Tips For Sports Parents

Sports Psychology Guidelines For Sports Parents

Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.

Sports parents have a big impact on their young superstars. A healthy and successful sports experience will depend on sports parents' ability to instill confidence and self-esteem in athletes. Read sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn's view on how to make sports a successful and fun experience.

Youth and Sports

Competitive sports offer children ages four through adult hood many benefits.  It is more common to find organized sports than sandlot.  Leagues exist for just about every age group and sport.  Team sports promote:

* Healthy self-esteem 

* Teamwork

* Physical activity

* Leadership development

* Development of problem-solving skills

* Healthy competition

* Self-discipline

* Constructive pursuits for idle time

* Friendships

                                                                                             

Although structured sports begin at very early age, many factors influence a child’s continuation of sports.  A child’s experience of the coach, his or her teammates, and parents in relation to the sports experience may leave an indelible impression.  More