The fifth and final installment in Dr. Alan Goldberg’s series on helping athletes through injuries. This segment deals with what coaches can do. #1 BE EMPATHETIC– Let your athletes know that YOU understand what THEY are feeling and having to go...
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Athlete strategies for coping with injury
By Dr. Alan Goldberg (Note: This is the fourth in a series on Injuries to Athletes:) #1 BE SAD – Allow yourself to mourn and feel whatever loss you are experiencing. Being “macho”, “strong” or “brave” by burying or...
When the Athlete is Injured
By Dr. Alan Goldberg You’ve been involved in your sport longer than you can remember. As you’ve grown, so have your strength, endurance and technique. You’ve busted your butt to become as good in your sport as possible and a...
20 Critical Parent Questions For Success in Youth Sports
By Dr. Chris Stankovich 1. Do you and your spouse use open-ended questions (“how was the game today?”) when discussing your child’s athletic experiences, or do you use close-ended questions (“did you win?”)? 2. Do you and your spouse use...
Five Reasons Athletes Develop Performance Anxiety
By Eli Straw: When an athlete is suffering from performance anxiety, their mind is consumed with worry. This can be a debilitating experience, often resulting in a complete lack of passion and motivation for the game they once loved. There’s...