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When sports kids see other young athletes perform well in social media, they make comparisons, which can sink their confidence.

Often, a 10-second clip on a social media site involves many takes, and can be misleading. But sports kids often don't realize this and feel like they don't measure up, says John Willkom, a former Division 1 basketball player and author of Walk-On Warrior and No Fear in the Arena.

Young athletes should focus on their own strengths, he said.

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When sports kids see other young athletes perform well in social media, they make comparisons, which can sink their confidence.

Often, a 10-second clip on a social media site involves many takes, and can be misleading. But sports kids often don't realize this and feel like they don't measure up, says John Willkom, a former Division 1 basketball player and author of Walk-On Warrior and No Fear in the Arena.

Young athletes should focus on their own strengths, he said.

Send ideas for podcast guests: 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 blog:

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

How do you decide what kind of coach is the right fit for your kid?

Mike and Lee breakdown some of the best qualities to look for when joining a new hockey program. Do you need a Level-5 USA Hockey instructor or is a parent volunteer coach the way to go? What factors will help you decide?

Leave a comment in our group with your thoughts and let us know how you’re choosing the right coach for your athlete this season.

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Understanding instuctions from coaches is one of the challenges sports kids with ADHD and ADD face. Jazlyn Pipkins, founder and owner of Jazletics, gives parents and coaches tips for helping kids addresss focusing issues. For example, they should look the coach in the eye and concentrate on key words, she says.

Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597 or wherever you get your podcasts.

Send ideas for youth sports episides and guests here: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/

Visit us at https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/ for more mental game tips.

Understanding instuctions from coaches is one of the challenges sports kids with ADHD and ADD face. Jazlyn Pipkins, founder and owner of Jazletics, gives parents and coaches tips for helping kids addresss focusing issues. For example, they should look the coach in the eye and concentrate on key words, she says.

Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597 or wherever you get your podcasts.

Send ideas for youth sports episides and guests here: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/

Visit us at https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/ for more mental game tips.