How to Communicate with Your Coach About Mental Struggles
Let’s be real—talking to your coach about mental struggles can feel awkward or even intimidating. You might worry about what they’ll think, whether they’ll take…
Month: March 2025
The Best Ways for Coaches to Help Athletes with Confidence
Confidence can make or break an athlete’s performance. A player who believes in their abilities will take risks, recover quickly from mistakes, and perform under…
How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Mental Game
As a parent of a young athlete, you want the best for your child. You celebrate their wins, encourage them through losses, and make sure…
What is Sports Psychology? 🧠⚽🏀
Sports psychology is all about training your mind the same way you train your body. Just like you work on your speed, strength, and technique,…
The Science Behind Habit-Building in Sport
Have you ever wondered why some athletes seem to train effortlessly, stay disciplined, and improve consistently? It’s not just motivation—it’s habits. The best athletes don’t…
How to Handle Criticism from Coaches and Teammates (Without Letting It Get to You!)
Let’s be real—nobody likes being criticized. Whether it’s your coach pointing out a mistake or a teammate calling you out, it can feel frustrating, embarrassing,…
How Sleep Affects Your Sports Performance (And Why You Need More of It!)
Be honest—how much sleep did you get last night? If you’re like most young athletes, you probably stay up late texting, gaming, or watching YouTube,…
How to Bounce Back After a Bad Game
Every athlete, no matter how talented, has bad games. Whether you made a crucial mistake, missed an important shot, or just didn’t perform the way…
How to Stay Motivated in Training
Training isn’t always easy. Some days, you feel pumped and ready to go, while on others, you’d rather stay in bed. Staying consistent with training…
How to Stop Getting Nervous Before a Big Game
Nerves before a big game are completely normal—even professional athletes feel them! But when pre-game nerves turn into self-doubt, overthinking, or panic, they can hurt…