Parent Pressure In Sports
By Matt Garrett
Having your son play football or your daughter on the basketball team is something to be very proud about, but you should always make sure to never make your kids feel pressured about their sports.
Although many dads love seeing their sons scoring the winning touchdown every game, this is not very [...]
Youth sports are huge in today’s society. Coaches and parents have a tremendous impact on how children will engage in sports. I get several emails a month from concerned sports parents asking me how they should help their child superstar win at and enjoy sports. When working with young athletes, I often work with the [...]
Sports Parents Play Critical Roles in Boosting Kids’ Confidence
By Dr. Patrick J. Cohn and Lisa E Cohn
Have I ever told you that I grew up in a sports-crazed family with five kids?
Thirty years ago, when I played football, hockey, golf, and lacrosse year round, our dad was an enthusiastic sports parent. He often impeached us to play [...]
When Are Sports Parents Too Involved?
By Dr. Patrick J. Cohn and Lisa E Cohn
One sports parent began training his son at the age of four to become a pro football player. The dad quit his job to facilitate his son’s coaching. The boy is now 12 and spends 10 hours per day training with his [...]
Just of couple of friendly reminders, from one parent to another.
1. Your child is NOT you. Therefore, s/he will have different strengths and weaknesses than you have/had as an athlete and as a human being. Your child’s strengths and weaknesses will also be different from her sibling’s. Help your child, as an individual, excel in [...]
