How to Support and not Control Athletes: 3 Practices
Your child walks off the field after a match, and before they have even put their kit bag down, you […]
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Sports Parents
How Can Parents Support Sports and Studies? 5 Practical Ways
It’s 5:30 PM. Your child has training at 6, a test tomorrow, homework pending, and somehow the evening has already
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Beginning With New Coach: What Every Parent Must do
Should you step in, stay silent, or trust the process when your child gets a new coach? As a sports
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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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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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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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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 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
Tennis Emotions Psychology: Why is Tennis Proven to Be A Lonely Game
Tennis players often walk off court wondering why their reactions didn’t match their intentions — why a small mistake triggered
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Are You Helping or Hurting Your Child’s Performance as Sports Parents? A Sports Parent Self-Check
The Invisible Impact of Sports Parents on Child Performance Most sports parents genuinely want to help their child succeed. The
Mental Challenges in Cricket — And How to Beat Them
Cricket is India’s most loved and extremely competitive sport. From school grounds to international stadiums, there is tremendous talent everywhere.
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The Mental Game of Shooting
In shooting sports, the difference between a perfect 10 and a narrow miss often comes down to focus, mental clarity,
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