Many experts talk about the dangers of pushing your children in sport. Some parents see that advice as separating themselves from their child’s sport experience, others a reason to stay far away. All parents want the best for the young athlete. There is not one parent sitting back thinking, “How can I make my child […]
Distractions Can Spell Disaster for Peak Performance
At all levels of sport outside factors may cause some players to become irritated, frustrated and distracted. A critical break in concentration can often be the ideal opportunity for an opponent to seize momentum. Most of the time spectators, and their behavior are 100 percent out of your control. So what can you do about […]
Greenwich, NYC and Beyond; a Parent’s Guide to Preventing Burnout
In Greenwich, CT where I live and in many towns across the USA, more children are playing sports year-round and specializing in one sport from an early age than ever before. Private coaches, constant travel and hours of daily practice are often the norm. Expenses, time commitment and expectations often lead to pressures on both […]
Sports Parenting: The Benefits of Letting Your Kids Fail
Parenting a young athlete, in many cases, may be more mentally grueling than competing… As sports parents, we don’t want our children to fail. We invest a lot of time, money, effort, emotion and energy to surround our “young athlete” with all the resources to be successful in their sport. When you see your young […]
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