Child Has Started Competing: How to Think Beyond Winning
For many sports parents, the day their child plays their first competition feels like the beginning of a dream. Naturally,
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From Athlete to the Next Chapter: Life Beyond Competitons
For most athletes, the hardest part of sport isn’t the final match—it’s figuring out who you are after it. Whether
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How to Rebuild Confidence After a Bad Match: 5 Step Guide for Athletes
Have you ever walked off the field feeling like you’ve lost more than just the match—you’ve lost confidence in yourself?
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A Complete Guide: How Sports Parents Shape Their Child’s Confidence on Game Day
Many sports parents believe confidence is built by encouraging words before a match or celebrating a win afterwards. But after
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How to Help a Child Who Is Losing Interest in Sports: A Sports Psychologist’s Guide
If your child once couldn’t wait for practice but now suddenly says, “I don’t feel like going,” you’re not alone.
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3 Hidden Costs of Skipping Mental Training for Young Athletes
As sports parents, it’s natural to focus on coaching, fitness, nutrition, and competition exposure. However, one of the most overlooked
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What Young Chess Players Can Learn About Discipline in Chess From Grandmasters
In chess, talent may help a player win a few games, but long-term improvement usually comes from one thing —
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What Coaches Often Miss When Athletes Lose Motivation
Coaches often struggle the most when athletes lose motivation — not because the athlete suddenly becomes lazy, but because the
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The Painful Reality of Selection & Non-Selection Pressure in Sports
At MyMentalCoach, we understand how painful selection & non-selection pressure in sports can feel — not just for young athletes,
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Coaching After a Loss: Handling Emotional Conversations Most Coaches Avoid
The silence after a loss is something every coach recognises—the quick huddle, a few surface-level words, and then an urge
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From Tee Shot to Final Putt: Why Golf Is the Ultimate Mental Game
You hit a perfect drive. Follow it up with a solid approach. And then miss a simple putt. Or maybe
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Should Parents Shout at Their Child After Losing a Match? The Right Way to Respond
When a child loses badly—especially in a match they could have performed better in—shouting often feels like the most natural
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How To Rebuild Athlete Confidence After A Loss: A Coach’s Guide
It’s completely natural for athletes to feel disheartened after a loss—especially when they’ve trained well and expected a better result.
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How Parent Pressure on Child in Sports Quietly Steals the Joy of the Game & One Simple Strategy to Bring It Back
Many parents never intend to create parent pressure on child in sports, yet small expectations, reactions, and everyday moments can