How Sports Can Help Your Child Build Good Character

2020-09-30T22:39:59+08:00

Does playing sports help kids develop self esteem and build good character? Today's guest post from Coach Mario Sousa, who has been coaching youth sports for over 19 years, shares what he believes builds self confidence and self esteem when kids play sports. I believe the way to build a child's self-esteem is by teaching them how to set goals, work hard, accomplish tasks, understand the body, and learn from failure. Introducing your child to sports is just one of the ways they can build these skills. Goal Setting: Playing sports gives the child an enormous pool of goals to choose [...]

How Sports Can Help Your Child Build Good Character2020-09-30T22:39:59+08:00

Mental Toughness Quotes

2020-09-30T23:06:08+08:00

Need inspiration or motivation? Check out these mental toughness quotes... It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ~ Edmund Hillary, was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. What makes you really come together under pressure is determination and focus and toughness. ~ Debi Thomas You have to have the mentality of executing your game when you don’t feel like there’s a lot of hope. I think the best feeling is when somebody pushes you to the limit and you dig down a little bit extra. By the same token, you also need a little luck. Sometimes they come together. [...]

Mental Toughness Quotes2020-09-30T23:06:08+08:00

What Is Self Confidence?

2020-09-30T23:28:56+08:00

When it comes to being a top performer in the classroom or during the game, nothing will give you the edge you need like self confidence. Today we have guest author, Steve Rogers sharing with you how you can get self confidence, and how you can apply it to everything from school to sports, so you can give your best and get great results for your efforts. What is self confidence? You take risks every day. When you take a test at school, you're putting your knowledge on the line and are graded by how well you learn things in the [...]

What Is Self Confidence?2020-09-30T23:28:56+08:00

How To Overcome Fear and Anxiety In Sports

2015-10-27T07:39:33+08:00

Every athlete experiences fear and anxiety, especially before big games or matches.  It is normal and healthy.  If used in a positive way it can help you focus and be pumped up with energy. But for some of your athletes I am sure it causes them to freeze up and miss opportunities.  I worked with a pole vaulter who was so fearful she eventually was unable to run down the track! In this video, Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer explains to coaches how to help their athletes overcome fear and anxiety... How Do You Help Youth Athletes Overcome [...]

How To Overcome Fear and Anxiety In Sports2015-10-27T07:39:33+08:00
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