By Dr. Patrick CohnCoach Brian Gardner of St. Louis, Miss. has coached ice hockey for 10 years and even led one team of 11- to 12-year-olds to a national championship.Some of Gardner’s players’ parents drive for as long as 1.5...
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How Perfectionism Can Hold Back Your Kids in Sports
By Dr. Patrick Cohn and Lisa CohnOne of the biggest challenges for young athletes today: They try to be too perfect when they perform. They try to have the perfect game or match. Kids set high expectations, then become upset...
Ensuring Young Athletes Don't Drop Out of Sports
By Patrick 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...
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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...