Sport Psychology Blog for Athletes, Coaches & Parents
Managing Parental Pressure in Youth Sports: A Parent's Guide
Your athlete's coach sees something you might not: how your well-meaning support can inadvertently add pressure. Discover what coaches wish they could tell you about post-game conversations, parental anxiety, and supporting your competitive athlete without sacrificing their love for the sport.
How to Help Athletes With Performance Anxiety: A Coach's Evidence-Based Guide
Reassurance often bounces right off anxious athletes. Here are six evidence-based strategies coaches can use to help youth athletes reinterpret anxiety and perform at their best.
Teen Athlete Nutrition: How to Fuel Performance, Recovery, and Growth
Exhausted after practice? Not hungry at dinner? Many teen athletes aren't fueling enough, and the consequences go far beyond performance. Learn what your body actually needs, why the advice you've heard might be wrong, and how to build a sustainable relationship with food that supports both performance and well-being.
Teen Athlete Burnout: Signs, Causes, and How to Recover
Up to 30% of youth athletes experience burnout, but most don't know how to tell if they're actually burned out or just tired. Learn the warning signs, what causes teen athlete burnout, and the five strategies that research shows can help you recover your love for sport.
Why Summer Rest Isn't Optional: A Teen Athlete's Guide to Strategic Recovery
Summer break doesn't mean your training stops—but it should mean your relationship with rest changes. Here's how teen athletes can use summer strategically to prevent burnout and come back stronger.

