Youth Sports Psychology | Mental Skills Training for Kids and Parents
We support a high number of youngsters across many sports. Our aim is to help youngsters enjoy their sporting experiences, play more sport, be competitive and give them their best chance of reaching their potential. We sincerely hope that you find our content in the shape of blogs, podcasts and video’s helpful in making your youngsters sporting experiences a more positive and enjoyable one.
Blogs to Browse
- Football Psychology Tips: Where Do You Place Your Attention?
- Why Football Can Improve The Mental Toughness Of Your Children?
- Goalkeeping Psychology Tips: My Child Gets Very Nervous Before Matches What Should I Do?
- Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Helping a Critical Child When You’re a Parent
- Does Specialising on One Sport Hinder a Child’s Development? – Part 2
- Does Specialising on One Sport Hinder a Child’s Development? – Part 1
- Help Your Children Gain Self-Confidence
- How to Help Children Overcome Fear of Failure
- How do I Help my Child to Focus in Sports?
- How to Support an Angry Young Athlete
- How to Help Kids Overcome Performance Anxiety
- How do You Respond to Errors
- 9 Tips for Children from Olympians
- 5 Tips for Parents To Help Their Children Perform with Confidence
- Helping Young Athletes Manage Emotions
- Does Your Child Worry Too Much About What Others Think?
- My Child Can’t Find “The Zone”
Blogs to Browse
- Communicating with Children in Sport
- Are You a Young Rower Who Loses Focus?
- A Confidence Checklist for Parents
- What is Sport Psychology?
- 3 Tips to Help Children Enjoy Their Sport
- Pre Match Tips for Parents
- How does Counselling work in Professional Sport?
- What Mental Game Challenges Prevent You From Achieving Your Goals?
- How to Help Young Footballers Find The Zone
- How Do You Give a Young Golfer Self-Confidence?
- 5 Reasons Why Being Released from a Football Academy is Difficult
- How to Instill Self Belief and Self Confidence in a Young Rugby Player
- Helping Young Rugby Players Mentally Prepare Before Matches
- Are you a Gymnast who focuses on other people?
- How to Handle Losing Your Skills in Gymnastics
- Case Study: How to Cope with Performance Anxiety in Gymnastics
- How to Overcome Psychological Blocks in Gymnastics
- Case Study: Supporting a Young Footballer to Overcome His Fears
Conversations with Kids
- Conversations With Kids: Fixed Mindset
- Conversations With Kids: Why Not Now
- Conversations With Kids: Bubble
- Conversations With Kids: Values
- Conversations With Kids: Habits
- Conversations With Kids: Idols
- Conversations With Kids: Gratitude
- Conversations With Kids: Bravery
- Conversations With Kids: Trust Mindset
- Conversations With Kids: Combatting Negativity
Conversations with Kids
- Conversations With Kids: Emotional Rollercoaster
- Conversations With Kids: Comfort Zones
- Conversations With Kids: Sport Coach
- Conversations With Kids: Big Picture
- Conversations With Kids: Criticism
- Conversations With Kids: Imposter Syndrome
- Conversations With Kids: Relax and Unwind
- Conversations With Kids: Gratitude
- Conversations With Kids: Empathy
- Conversations With Kids: Dreaming
Podcast Episodes to Research
- How to Help Young People Develop a “Can Do” Attitude
- How To Help a Kid Who Isn’t Enjoying Their Football
- The Relationship Between Self Esteem, Fun and Football Performance
- How To Help A Young Footballer Overcome Fear
- David Charlton Gets Grilled By Tom Jones
- Understanding Your Nervous System To Optimize Potential
- The Immature Brain: How To Help An Emotional Child
- How To Help A Footballer Who Focuses Too Much On Other People
- How To Help An Extra Competitive Footballer – Football Psychology
- How To Help Young Athletes Who Are Distracted By Shouty Coaches
- How To Help A Cricketer Overcome Selection Difficulties
- How To Help A Golfer Who Struggles Playing Stroke Play
- How To Help The Golfer Who Searches For The Perfect Swing
- How To Help An Emotional Tennis Player Perform Better
- Helping A Swimmer Who Is Online A Lot Checking His Rivals Out
- How To Help Enhance The Psychological Wellbeing Of Children In Sport #BITESIZE
- How To Navigate Youth Sports So That Children Enjoy The Experience More
Podcast Episodes to Research
- What Is Sports Psychology and How It Can Help You
- How Do You Help a Young Athlete Get Better Organised?
- How Do I Help My Children Deal With Strong Emotions?
- How Can I Help My Children Who Suffer With Nerves Before They Compete?
- How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport
- Helping Your Children Get The Most From Their Sporting Experiences
- How to Master the Mental Side of Horse Riding
- 45 Secrets to Sporting Success
- David on Being Tough Vs Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin Part 4
- Supporting Children in Sport with Positive Feedback
- How Can I Make My Child Feel Confident?
- Supporting Children to Transfer their Skills from Training to Competition
- How to Support Young Footballers
- How to Develop Mental Strength in Young Athletes
- How Does Sport Psychology In Elite Football Academies Help
- Thriving in Professional Football
- Characteristics of High Performance Athletes
