Explore resources to help children and young adults build lasting sporting confidence and self-belief. Many talented young athletes struggle because they are overly self-critical, engage in negative self-talk, or fail to recognise their abilities. Parents often describe them as “their own worst critic,” “too hard on themselves,” or “they don’t believe in their ability.” Our guides and podcasts show how to replace self-doubt with self-compassion, a can-do attitude, resilience and self-confidence in sport and life.
Task vs Ego Involvement: Do You Set Goals That Harm Your Performances? By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court. Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges …
Sports Psychology Tips: How to Set Goals for Netball Success? Goal setting is a simple motivational tool yet often it is misused The new year or the start of a new season often encourages people to dream big and set new goals and resolutions to stick by. It can be a great opportunity to reflect on …
Great Captains: 8 Mental Toughness Characteristics That Can Inspire Others By working with David Charlton, you and your organisation will be better equipped to rise to modern day challenges and better informed to thrive on and off the pitch, course or court. Where he inspires individuals and teams to: Cope with pressure and challenges more effectively …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: How To Help Your Children Gain Self-Confidence Many children struggle with a lack of confidence which prevents them reaching from their potential In the last few months when carrying out parental support workshops, a number of parents have asked me the question what can I do to make my child feel …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: How to Help Children Overcome Fear of Failure Does your child struggle to free themselves up when competing? In sport, the messages that children often get from coaches and parents include: “You must put in maximum effort.” “You can try harder, I saw you give up when……” “Keep going even when …
Sports Psychology Tips: Focusing on the Process as a Team Does your team’s focus waver when they go ahead? I’ve been approached by many individuals and coaches in my sports psychology consulting over the years because they or their team were unable to finish the job when they were on top or ahead. In football, …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: 5 Tips for Parents To Help Their Children Perform with Confidence Gaining control of a stressful situation Watching your children perform can be emotionally draining On a regular basis I am asked many questions by parents that relate to playing sport with confidence. Below are some common questions with some short …
Sports Psychology Tips: Focus on the Process Do you pay too much attention to the score or result? It can be very difficult to get away from the score, the leaderboard or results. After all, that’s why people often play their sport, for the competitive element – right? You play to win, you hate getting …
Cricket Psychology Tips: Perfectionism in Cricket Trying to be perfect is a common challenge and can be overcome Are you a batsman or bowler who often feels great in the nets but struggles to bring that form into matches? Could it be that you are a perfectionist? Cricketers who can get caught up in chasing …
Golf Psychology Tips: Putting with Confidence from Today Some golfers love the feeling of having a putter in their hands and some hate it! Whether you love or hate putting, you’ll be well aware that if you want to shoot low scores on a regular basis and reach your potential – that you NEED to …