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Dr. Patrick Cohn And Lisa Cohn - ArticlesAward winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn and Youth Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn are co-founders of The Ultimate Sports Parent. Pick up their free e-book, “Ten Tips to Improve Confidence and Success in Young Athletes” by visiting http://www.youthsportspsychology.com
When are Sports Parents Too Involved?One sports parent began training his son at the age of four to become a pro football player. The dad quit his job to facilitate his son’s coaching. The boy is now 12 and spends 10 hours per day training with his father. Filling an Athlete’s “emotional Tank”How can parents and coaches fill a young athlete’s “emotional tank?” When Talented Kid Athletes Face High ExpectationsChris, the sports mom of an 8-year-old athlete, faces a difficult dilemma: Her son is a talented goalie in hockey, but he's so good that his team mates and coaches rely on him. Helping Young Athletes Trust in Their Skills When CompetingDo your sports kids excel in practice, but freeze up in competition? Do they have a hard time just being spontaneous and “free” when they compete? Are they so afraid of making mistakes that they don’t take risks? Ensuring Young Athletes Don't Drop Out of SportsDid you know that 75% of all young athletes drop out of sports by the time they are 13? They drop out because taking part in youth sports is no longer enjoyable for them. How to Help Young Athletes Set Goals in SportsToo often, sports parents set goals for their kids that are different than the kids’ goals. It’s important to help sports kids identify their own goals and then help them follow through on them. Parenting Perfectionist Young AthletesOften, parents worry about young athletes who are hard on themselves, become easily frustrated, and take disappointment home with them. You’re likely familiar with these types of athletes. They’re perfectionists. How to Evaluate your Athlete’s Youth Sports CoachIn my 15 years as a sports parent, one of the most difficult challenges I ever faced was dealing with an abusive coach. My son was a 7th grader who loved basketball more than anything in the world, and his coach was a nightmare. He yelled at the boys, threw basketballs at them, and called them names. Helping your Athlete Cope With PressureDo you know what kind of pressures your young athletes grapple with? As sports parents, it’s important to be tuned in to this issue. If your athletes are equestrians, for example, they likely feel pressure to perform up to their abilities. Then there’s the added pressure of dealing with their horses’ ups and downs. Add to that the potential for danger—and you’ve got a pressure-cooker situation at times. Sports Parents’ Behavior During the Car Ride HomeCoach Brian Gardner of St. Louis, Miss. has coached ice hockey for 10 years and even led one team of 11- to 12-year-olds to a national championship.
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