How to Help Young Athletes Set Goals: A Parent & Coach Guideyouth athlete motivation

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How to Help Young Athletes Set Goals: A Parent & Coach Guide

Telling your kid to “just try harder” or “make varsity this year” rarely works — and it can backfire, turning practice into a source of anxiety instead of joy. The goals that actually motivate young athletes look different from the ones adults default to: they’re smaller, more frequent, and almost entirely within the athlete’s own … [Read More…]