Supporting children and young athletes across all stages from 7 to 21+ years requires a holistic approach. This category explores strategies to promote mental health, emotional resilience, and physical well-being in sport and life. Parents and coaches will find expert articles, podcasts, and resources on managing stress, building coping skills, improving sleep, handling pressure, and maintaining a healthy balance between sport, school, and social life. By integrating sports psychology principles, we help young athletes develop confidence, resilience, and long-term wellbeing while staying engaged and enjoying their sport.
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Helping Young Athletes Manage Emotions My child get’s very nervous before competing what should I do? Often when working with young athletes, although it is clear that the child is nervous by the way they behave before a game or match, the parent often doesn’t want to broach the subject for …