Over the past 2 decades there has been a significant increase in research looking at the science behind mindset skills for sport. This exciting development is helping us develop more effective sports mindsets skills training programs, leading to many positive outcomes for athletes of all ages.

As a parent, you play a powerful role in developing your child’s sports mindset, often without realizing it. How do you help your child strengthen their sports mindset? Here are some simple ways to help your child strengthen their sports mindset.

To succeed in sport at any level, athletes need to develop three key areas: physical skills and attributes, sports-specific skills, and mindset skills. The four most important mindset skills for junior players are confidence, focus, emotional balance and handling tough stuff.

Sports mindset skills training should be part of any junior athlete’s training program. This article explains why mindset is an essential part of a junior athlete's development and the impact of sports mindset coaching on young athletes.