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There's so much goodness that can come from participating in youth sports, but ensuring kids experience that goodness requires teams to establish team cultures based on clear expectations of players, parents and coaches.

Team agreements and ethical coaching can help create the opportunity for sports kids to benefit from all that sports offers.

That's the word from Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown, co-founders of the nonprofit organization Athletes Mental Health Foundation.

Brown and Steele describe how coaches and leagues can forge team agreements and focus on ethical coaching.

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There's so much goodness that can come from participating in youth sports, but ensuring kids experience that goodness requires teams to establish team cultures based on clear expectations of players, parents and coaches.

Team agreements and ethical coaching can help create the opportunity for sports kids to benefit from all that sports offers.

That's the word from Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown, co-founders of the nonprofit organization Athletes Mental Health Foundation.

Brown and Steele describe how coaches and leagues can forge team agreements and focus on ethical coaching.

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

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

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

The L.E.A.D. Center for Youth in Atlanta focuses on helping Black kids and teens learn skills that help them excel in life--and the program is working.

About 60% of Black students in Atlanta public schools graduate, said Kelli Stewart, co-founder of the program. Those who participate in the L.E.A.D. program have a 100% graduation rate.

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The L.E.A.D. Center for Youth in Atlanta focuses on helping Black kids and teens learn skills that help them excel in life--and the program is working.

About 60% of Black students in Atlanta public schools graduate, said Kelli Stewart, co-founder of the program. Those who participate in the L.E.A.D. program have a 100% graduation rate.

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Kids and teens say they lack connections with adults in their schools, says Paul Caccamo, CEO and founder, Up2Us Sports, a coach training program. Youth coaches can fill in the gap and build resilience, improved focus and self-esteem in young athletes, he says. To meet that goal, Up2Us partners with schools and community groups, and works on the ground to entice kids to join teams. Send us podcast ideas:

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Kids and teens say they lack connections with adults in their schools, says Paul Caccamo, CEO and founder, Up2Us Sports, a coach training program. Youth coaches can fill in the gap and build resilience, improved focus and self-esteem in young athletes, he says. To meet that goal, Up2Us partners with schools and community groups, and works on the ground to entice kids to join teams. Send us podcast ideas:

https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/

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

Visit our Youth Sports Psychology blog: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/category/youth-sports-psychology-blog/

Sports parents need to show their young athletes that they care about more than the win.

That's the word from Wayne LaMarre, clinical professor and director of the athletic training program at the University of New England. He's also on staff for the Women's National Ice Hockey team.

Often, the elite hockey players worry that they'll be replaced by someone waiting in the wings if they make mistakes or get injured. This causes anxiety and makes it difficult to form a cohensive team. LaMarre and his associates create an "oasis" for these players. "We care about the wins and losses but care more about you--your physical and mental health," he tells the players.

Sports parents also need to create an oasis and show they care. LaMarre gives tips for doing this.

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Subscribe to this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597

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Sports parents need to show their young athletes that they care about more than the win.

That's the word from Wayne LaMarre, clinical professor and director of the athletic training program at the University of New England. He's also on staff for the Women's National Ice Hockey team.

Often, the elite hockey players worry that they'll be replaced by someone waiting in the wings if they make mistakes or get injured. This causes anxiety and makes it difficult to form a cohensive team. LaMarre and his associates create an "oasis" for these players. "We care about the wins and losses but care more about you--your physical and mental health," he tells the players.

Sports parents also need to create an oasis and show they care. LaMarre gives tips for doing this.

Send us podcast ideas: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/

Subscribe to this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597

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It's easy to assume that young athletes are most interested in winning games and competitions. But that's not what the research says, according to Bill Eckstrom, CEO of Ecsell Sports and author of The Coaching Effect. In focus groups, athletic directors and coaches say that a positve sports experience is what kids desire most. 

Submit ideas for youth sports topics or guests here: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/

Learn more about us at http://www.YouthSportsPsychology.com

Subscribe to this podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597

It's easy to assume that young athletes are most interested in winning games and competitions. But that's not what the research says, according to Bill Eckstrom, CEO of Ecsell Sports and author of The Coaching Effect. In focus groups, athletic directors and coaches say that a positve sports experience is what kids desire most. 

Submit ideas for youth sports topics or guests here: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/

Learn more about us at http://www.YouthSportsPsychology.com

Subscribe to this podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597