More than 40% of sports parents and coaches say that their kids become easily frustrated or angry after making mistakes. As a sports parent you must attempt to help them better cope with disappointment and setbacks. Start by explaining to your young athletes that mistakes and setback a just a part
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Composure
Are You a Composed Athlete?
The first characteristic of a composed athlete is the ability to remain calm, steadfast, or in control during crunch-time or competitive pressure. The composed athlete is a gamer or the person who thrives under competitive pressure, such as Tiger Woods when he has the lead in a golf tournament.
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Don’t Worry About Things You Cannot Control
I tell my students to not spend any energy worrying about things you cannot control on the athletic field, court, or course. By worrying, you waste energy on irrelevant factors beyond your control. As a result you become upset or frustrated, lose your composure, and it affects you for several
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