By Tom Turner Much of what players hear from the sidelines reinforces “fear-soccer” and moves them farther away from the playing habits that will help them grow as intelligent soccer players. There are some simple and obvious reasons why our...
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Sports Parents Play Critical Roles in Boosting Kids' Confidence
By Dr. Patrick Cohn 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 implored us to play harder...
Want To Feel More Confident? Then Stop Using The "C" Word
By Dr. Alan Goldberg If you, as an athlete, have problems with your self-confidence, if you're easily intimidated by other athletes or teams, then chances are pretty good that you are a regular user of the "C" word. What's the "C"...
The Seven C's of Coaching Credibility
By Gregory A. Dale, Ph.D. Duke University"If you want to build an atmosphere in which everybody pulls together to win, then you as a leader have to recognize that it all starts with you, it starts with your attitude, your...
TrueSport Expert Series
From our friends at TrueSport.org: Celia Slater, founder of True North Sports, explains how coaches can consistently model and promote confidence and values in youth athletes.