At MyMentalCoach, we understand how painful selection & non-selection pressure in sports can feel — not just for young athletes, […]
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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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Many parents never intend to create parent pressure on child in sports, yet small expectations, reactions, and everyday moments can
Tennis players often walk off court wondering why their reactions didn’t match their intentions — why a small mistake triggered
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The Invisible Impact of Sports Parents on Child Performance Most sports parents genuinely want to help their child succeed. The
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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In shooting sports, the difference between a perfect 10 and a narrow miss often comes down to focus, mental clarity,
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If you’re a sports parent who has ever thought, “My child plays amazingly in practice, but freezes during matches,” you
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When Medvedev slammed his frustration into the game instead of letting it consume him, was that anger holding him back,
You might often find yourself thinking as a parent: “Does my body language really matter on game day? Aren’t children
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Keeping up teen athlete motivation through long and demanding seasons isn’t easy, for the athlete or the parent. As the
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Over the years, I’ve worked with athletes across sports, from tennis players and swimmers to cricketers and golfers. One thing
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It’s a full-time job to be a parent, but what about sports parents? Sports Parenting is not really talked about.
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After a big game loss, the ride home can feel heavier than the defeat itself. Imagine these three scenes: In
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