dr. conor hogan

When athletes feel pressure, they naturally tend to panic, said Conor Hogan, author of The Gym Upstairs: The Neuroscience of Future Champions. If they understand some of the neuroscience of sports, they can calm themselves with techniques like visualization and meditation, he said.

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When athletes feel pressure, they naturally tend to panic, said Conor Hogan, author of The Gym Upstairs: The Neuroscience of Future Champions. If they understand some of the neuroscience of sports, they can calm themselves with techniques like visualization and meditation, he said.

Send us ideas for podcast guests: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/contact-ultimate-sports-parent/

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Visit our youth sports psychology blog: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/

Empathy is a powerful confidence builder on youth sports teams, says Dr. Conor Hogan, author of The Gym Upstairs: The Neuroscience of Future Champions. 

Empathy from coaches and teammates can help young athletes cope with pressure, he said. The athletes know that the team members will always support them.

When young athletes feel empathy from team members, they are less likely to get hung up in negative thinking, he said.

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Empathy is a powerful confidence builder on youth sports teams, says Dr. Conor Hogan, author of The Gym Upstairs: The Neuroscience of Future Champions. 

Empathy from coaches and teammates can help young athletes cope with pressure, he said. The athletes know that the team members will always support them.

When young athletes feel empathy from team members, they are less likely to get hung up in negative thinking, he said.

Send podcast guest ideas to: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/contact-ultimate-sports-parent/

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597

Visit our blog: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/