Youth Sports Survival Guide #265 - It is OK for Your Athlete to Be Disappointed
Hey Youth Sports Fan, Youth Sport Survival Guide #265 - How to deal with disappointment, best fast food choices to fuel, and more on the comparison trap.
None of us wants to see our kids be disappointed. But truth is, the earlier they learn to push past disappointment, the more successful they'll be in sports, and in life. So this week we share some tips on helping your athlete deal with disappointment. Have a great sports week.
Dave Guthrie, Executive Director, Indiana Soccer
It is okay for your Young Athlete to Be Disappointed
As parents, we all want our kids to experience joy, success, and fulfillment. But when it comes to youth sports, it’s natural to feel uncomfortable watching them face disappointment. Seeing them miss a winning shot, sit on the bench, or fall short of their own expectations can tug at our hearts, leaving us wanting to make it all better. It is ok for an athlete to feel disappointed.
Jody Toth:A Champion for Women’s Soccer in Indiana
Growing up in Central Illinois in the 1970s, Jody’s exposure to soccer was limited to just two weeks in gym class—but those two weeks were enough to ignite a lifelong passion.
The comparison trap in youth sports. You see it all of the time, parents comparing their kid’s growth and development to others on their team or in their age group. It is a massive challenge as a coach because you want your players to control the things they can control – other players aren’t one of them.
Learn about the best fast food choices for your athlete. We know getting something healthy and easy to not always in the same sentence so we created these tips to help you on your next travel tourney.
