Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Does Your Child Worry Too Much About What Others Think? Some children who play sport have a lot of hidden worries Often when they train and compete in sport, parents, coaches and friends are unaware what is going on in a child’s mind. The reality is their beliefs and perceptions can …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: My Child Can’t Find “The Zone” MYTH – Children can’t train themselves to get into “the zone” before performing There are a number of ways that children can help themselves get into the right state so that they are calm and focused. How is this possible? Imagine the scenario, your child …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Communicating with Children in Sport Communication can be a challenge for many children Often when we get chatting, parents, teachers and coaches and I, get into a conversation about helping children communicate better. They often recognise, especially today, with modern technology at your finger tips, that this area is vital for …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Are You A Young Rower Who Loses Focus? Many young rowers have hidden worries and fears Children who enjoy rowing can have a lot of hidden fears when they practise and compete that impact on their performances, confidence and self-esteem. After working with a number of rowers, I’ve noted that a …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: A Confidence Checklist for Parents As a parent seeing your child playing their sport with zero confidence can be very tough As a parent you may be hugely invested in your child and the sport they play. You may experience a roller coaster ride of emotions. Feeling their pain when they …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: What is Sports Psychology? Many people have no idea what a sports psychologist does I would like to thank you for expressing an interest in improving your sport performance. Athletes, coaches and administrators can be confused about the field of sports psychology and the role it has on performance. Sports psychology …
Rugby Psychology Tips: Helping Young Rugby Players Mentally Prepare Before Matches Does your child put themself under a lot of pressure before they perform? So your children would like to perform to their best but they put a lot of pressure on themselves before matches. Does this sound familiar? I wonder do your children know …
Gymnastics Psychology Tips: Are You a Gymnast Who Focuses on Other People? Worrying about what other people think is a problem many gymnasts battle with Can you sometimes focus too much on the quality of other gymnasts you are up against? Or worry about what your coach or parents are thinking about you? If you …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: 3 Tips to Help Children Enjoy Their Sport At a young age fun and enjoyment is the goal? Parents are often in touch with me asking how they can support their children before, during and after competitive events and training sessions. They invest a great deal of time and effort for …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Pre-Match Tips for Parents Emotions can run high before matches As a parent, you are hugely invested in your children. Right… And when competitive sport comes along emotions can sometimes go into overdrive. Before a match or competition, as a result it is very tempting to offer tips so that your …