Practical Strategies for Motivating Your Unmotivated Teen Athlete
It’s not easy to stay motivated. Motivation comes in waves and doesn’t stay constant. As a parent or coach, it can be frustrating to try to motivate a teen athlete that seems unmotivated. It can be tempting to use threats and try to work harder than they are to motivate them. But is that really the answer? Here are some strategies to help build internal motivation in a teen athlete and protect yourself from unnecessary frustration.
Finding Balance: Supporting Teen Athletes in Managing the Pressures of Growing Older
Adolescence is a tough time! Parenting teens can be challenging! Parenting teen athletes can be even more challenging! Looking for ways to support your teen athlete? This post will give you some places to start.
The Impact of Social Competition on Teen Athletes
Competition is innate in sports. Social competition among human beings has been an integral part of our society for centuries. Combine these and it is no surprise that social competition among youth sports is going to be an inevitable byproduct of being involved in sports.
7 Habits That Can Destroy and Athlete’s Confidence and How to Break Them
Confidence is crucial for athletes. Feeling confident in your ability can make or break a performance. Everyone wants to feel confident, but this is a skill that has to be developed. And there are some habits that can inadvertently damage our confidence. Find out more about habits that may be damaging your confidence and what you can do about them.
Success Under Pressure: 5 Effective Ways to Manage Stress During High Performance Situations
Sports will inevitably create high pressure situations. How do you feel that you handle this pressure? Would it be helpful to have more strategies to handle it better? Read on to learn more!
Managing Negative Thoughts as an Athlete: 5 Tips to Stop Negative Thought Patterns
Your mental attitude can not only shape your entire game, but the way that you view yourself as an athlete. Negativity also tends to accumulate. When negative thoughts go unchecked, they can snowball, growing bigger and leading to more negative thoughts and an overall pessimistic attitude. When this happens, it can cast a shadow over everything- from the way you perform under pressure, to your relationships with your teammates and coaches, to the way, amount, and frequency that you practice.
Fortunately, with the right tools, you can break out of the cycle of negative thoughts and give yourself a more optimistic outlook.
5 Lasting Effects Overly Critical Sports Parents Can Leave on Young Athletes
Parents often mean well and want the best for their young athlete. In an effort to help young athletes, parents may regularly offer unsolicited performance critiques, regardless of an athlete's effort or actual performance. This tendency can have lasting negative effects an athlete, undermining a parent's original intention.
Understanding Teen Athlete Brains: The Difference Between Teenage and Adult Brains
Student athletes brains are different from adult brains. Understanding that difference can improve your relationship with your teen athlete.