Burnout doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the result of multiple interwoven factors that build up over time and overwhelm the young athlete’s ability to cope.
Is My Young Athlete Heading For Burnout?
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SPORTS PARENTING
The Art of the Pre-Game Pep Talk
Ever feel like you didn’t connect well with your athlete before the big game?
Here’s how to strike the right balance between motivation and pressure to master the art of the pre-game pep talk.
Tommy John Surgery & Young Athletes
The increasing volume of Tommy John surgeries among young athletes has been described as nothing short of an epidemic by orthopedic surgeons.
Perspective is Everything for Sports Parents
A simple shift in perspective for sports parents can go a long way toward supporting young athletes today and into the future.
How To Raise Tough & Resilient Athletes
Raising emotionally tough and resilient athletes in the high-pressured culture of youth sports is one of the greatest challenges facing parents today.
Why Are Parents So Critical of Their Kids’ Sports Performance?
A desire for success, living vicariously, and social pressures are just some of the reasons parents are critical of their kids athletic performances, diminishing their enjoyment of sports.
Practice Makes Pars
There are no mulligans out on the course, so practice like you play!
Develop Players On & Off The Field
Kids are always watching, so setting good examples and modeling positive behavior can help young athletes develop both on and off the playing field.
