Category: Raising Young Athletes (Podcast)

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #19-Six Keys to Healthy Youth Sports Participation

Episode #19: Six Keys to Healthy Youth Sports Participation of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the last of six episodes that explores the essential role that you play in  your children’s athletic lives. It will show you how to challenge your child in healthy ways, avoid sibling rivalries, not overschedule your young athlete, provide ongoing […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #18-Goal Setting

Episode #18: Goal Setting of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fifth of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. Your young athletes can learn more about their commitment to a sport by having you assist them in setting goals for their participation. As […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #17-Motivating Your Young Athlete

Episode #17: Motivating Your Young Athlete of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fourth of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. You as parents have tremendous to motivate–and demotivate–your young athlete. Your investment in your children’s athletic lives and how that investment […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #16-Guided Participation in Action

Episode #16: Guided Participation in Action of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the third of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. You can get your children off on the right foot in their sports participation by taking some active steps that will set […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #15-Forced vs. Guided Participation

Episode #15: Forced vs. Guided Participation of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the second of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. You play a vital role in your young athlete’s first experience in a sport. Forcing them to participate can lead to […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #14-Needs & Responsibilities

Episode #14: Needs and Responsibilities of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the first of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. This episode examines the needs that drive both you and your children. It also considers the responsibilities that each of you have […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #13-Expectations

Episode #13: Expectations of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the last of seven in a series that examines the psychological obstacles that can prevent athletes from enjoying their sports experiences, performing their best, and achieving their athletic goals. This episode is  looks at the significant effect that expectations have on young athletes. This episode […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #12-Emotions (Part II)

Episode #12: Emotions (Part II) of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the sixth of seven in a series that examines the psychological obstacles that can prevent athletes from enjoying their sports experiences, performing their best, and achieving their athletic goals. This episode is the second of two parts that looks at the significant effect that […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #11-Emotions (Part I)

Episode #11: Emotions (Part I) of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fifth of seven in a series that examines the psychological obstacles that can prevent athletes from enjoying their sports experiences, performing their best, and achieving their athletic goals. This episode is the first of two parts that examines the significant effect that emotions […]

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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #10-Fear of Failure (Part II)

Episode #10: Fear of Failure (Part II) of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fourth of seven in a series that examines obstacles that can prevent athletes from performing their best and enjoying their sports experiences.  This episode is the second of two parts that explores the powerfully negative impact of fear of failure on […]

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