Anxiety and Intensity Are Two Sides of the Same Coin for Athletes

In sports psychology literature, authors generally use the terms anxiety and intensity interchangeably. Both terms describe one’s level of arousal, heart rate, blood flow, and emotions. However, athletes and coaches view anxiety as a negative and intensity as a positive. Essentially, the popular / non-scientific view is that anxiety and intensity are two sides of […]

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Six Tips for Sports Parents Who Have Goldilocks Anxiety

The process of trying to get it “just right” for your kid is a legitimate source of anxiety. I call this type of anxiety “Goldilocks” anxiety. For example, one day you may worry that you’re being too hard on your kids. Then, a few days later you worry that you’re being too soft on them. […]

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The Secret for Giving Motivational Speeches to Young Athletes

The most cliché moment in all of sports is that moment when a coach attempts to give a motivational speech. I say “attempt” because most coaches aren’t exactly cut out for the job of being a motivational speaker. Unfortunately, the vast majority of coaches miss the mark when trying to motivate. It’s usually not because […]

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