When most people think of sport psychology, they picture elite Olympic competitors or pro athletes fine-tuning their mental edge under intense pressure. But high-level athletes aren't the only ones who benefit from mental skills training. As a former college athlete, high school coach, coach’s wife, mother of two athletes, and educator who has taught grades 5 through 12, youth sports is a space near and dear to my heart. Participating in sports at a young age should be fun wh

If your weekends regularly involve folding lawn chairs, hunting down missing cleats minutes before kick-off, and staying fueled by concession-stand coffee, welcome to the club! As a former college athlete, high school coach, coach’s wife, and mom of two young athletes, I’ve spent a lot of hours on the sidelines and in the dugout. I've worn just about every sports hat you can imagine. We all jump into youth sports with the best intentions. We want our kids to stay active, buil