Mental Training Programs For Young Athletes
A sports mom asks:
“I just wanted to know what the best program is for a 11 (almost 12) year old. I have a 12-year-old with confidence issues.”
We often receive emails with these types of questions.
Here at the Ultimate Sports Parent and Kids’ Sports Psychology, we offer a number of programs, all of which boost kids’ confidence, focus, and overall mental toughness in sports.
The number one reason your athletes need help with their mental game is when they under perform in games–when they can’t perform freely or with confidence in competition.
Others top reasons parents contact us include the following.
When their Athletes:
- Lose confidence
- Get frustrated easily
- Play too safe in games
- Worry too much about what others think
- Have fear of failure
- Are perfectionists
- Can’t focus well in games
Here are the top solutions we have for young athletes and parents to deal with these challenges…
Learn More About What’s Right for your Child:
1. The Confident Sports Kid CD and Workbook Program
This program addresses the top issues that undermine kids’ confidence in sports. This program is for sports kids that:
- Have high expectations that hurt confidence
- Doubt themselves before or during performance
- Are perfectionists who can grow confidence
- Have negative self-talk or are highly self-critical
Read more about The Confident Sports Kid Program here.
2. The Focused Sports Kid CD and Workbook Program
This program helps kids hone their focusing skills. This is a good choice for your young athlete if they:
- Get distracted easily in competition
- Worry about what others think, such as teammates, coaches and parents
- Worry about their stats or the score
- Focus too much on the size and strength of opponents
- Lose focus and can’t get it back
Read more about The Focused Sports Kid Program here.
3. The Composed Sports Kid CD and Workbook Program
This program is designed to help sports kids who:
- Struggle with frustration during competition
- Have a lack of composure, especially in response to making mistakes
- Throw tantrums after making mistakes
- Lack emotional control and cry while playing
Read more about The Composed Sports Kid Program here.
4. The Ultimate Sports Parent CD and Wordbook Program
This programs helps you, as parents, become the best sports moms and dads you can be. This program:
- Identifies top mental game challenges
- Shows you how to cultivate confidence, focus and composure in kids
- Helps you identify your top youth sports challenges
Read more about The Ultimate Sports Parent Audio & Workbook Program here.
5. Sports Parents’ Top Dilemma: Help Young Athletes Kick Perfectionism and Fear of Failure
This program helps young athletes who are perfectionists. Are your kids:
- Held back by fear, indecision or hesitation because they’re afraid of failing?
- Are they too hard on themselves?
- Do they lambast themselves for making mistakes?
6. 10-Minute Pregame Prep Audio and Workbook Program
This program helps young athletes mentally prepare for competition by listening to 10-min audio programs. This program helps kids:
- Get ready mentally for competition.
- Understand the most important mental skills to perform well
- Learn about sports psychology in a simple, easy to consume format.
Read more about 10-Minute Pregame Prep.
Related Sports Psychology Articles:
- Improving Athletic Team Culture
- Letting Go of Mistakes in Competition
- Do You Underestimate Your Opponents?
Boost Your Self-Confidence With Expert Mental Game Coaching!
Expert mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn can help you overcome your mental game issues in sports with personal coaching. We do mental training with athletes of all levels and ages–about 12 years and up. And mental training is not just for elite or professional athletes.
You can work with us in Orlando, Florida or via Skype, FaceTime, or telephone from anywhere in the world. Call us toll free at 888-742-7225 or contact us for more information about the different coaching programs we offer
If you are interested in mental coaching, try our free 15-minute introductory session. Contact Peak Performance Sports today with your name, sport, and what mental game challenges you are having.
You can learn more about our mental coaching programs for athletes here.