What if the fear of losing didn’t have to be a roadblock, but a doorway to personal growth and mastery? Imagine a young athlete, eyes wide with the terror of defeat, transforming into a champion who seeks out the toughest challenges with a smile. This isn’t just a story of winning or losing—it’s a tale […]
Self-talk significantly impacts an athlete’s mental state and performance, especially in young athletes. Parental influence is profound in shaping these inner dialogues. Criticism, even when well-intended, can often be internalized as negative self-talk. This guide provides a pathway for parents to recognize and modify their own behaviors to foster confidence and positive self-talk in their […]
Parents must constantly watch out for the most detrimental type of motivation that could potentially leave a permanent scar on a child’s mindset. This is a type of motivation the experts call amotivation. Amotivation is not only when a child lacks the motivation to do something, but it’s also far worse. Amotivation is when this […]