Post Game Mental Mistakes Parents Should Avoid
By Dr. Patrick J. Cohn
We recently interviewed a successful youth sports coach about one of his biggest challenges. He told us how to help parents understand what to say to young athletes during the trip home after a game.
Coach Brian Gardner of St. Louis, Missouri has coached ice hockey for [...]
I don’t know about you, but when softball season is on, my life gets hectic! Not only do I coach, but 3 of my daughters are also playing. In any one week we’re at 12 practices and up to 8 games! Then there’s our dogs that need our attention every day too.
During the fast-pace [...]
Ensuring Young Athletes Don’t Drop Out of Sports
By Dr. Patrick J. Cohn and Lisa E Cohn
Did you know that 75% of all young athletes drop out of sports by the time they are 13? They drop out because taking part in youth sports is no longer enjoyable for them.
What factors might prompt young athletes to drop out? [...]
