Your young athletes can get very emotional after a loss. They might be frustrated, angry, upset and down about the loss. Parents can also be emotional after a lose. They are emotionally invested too and sometimes can say the wrong things right after a game.
We recommend a “cool down” period of at least 30 minutes to an hour for your athletes. This allows everybody’s emotions to return to a resting state. Observing a cool off period has several benefits for you and your child. Your child will be much more receptive to your communication when they are not upset or emotional about the game.
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