Learning How to Wing it, Feel Uncomfortable in Youth Sports

Learning How to Wing it, Feel Uncomfortable in Youth Sports

 

For my youth sports podcast, Ultimate Sports Parent Radio, I recently interviewed Brian Levenson, a mental performance coach and author of “Shift Your Mind.”

He described how athletes benefit from “strong” or inner skills such as empathy and teamwork.

“We want to shift the narrative about so-called soft skills–skills like empathy, leadership and communication. We’re on a mission to …

Huffington Post Story: How I Long to Cajole My Son into Sports

Huffington Post Story: How I Long to Cajole My Son into Sports

By Lisa Cohn
“C’mon, Michael!” the soccer coach calls to my 6-year-old son during a game. “The team needs you!”

My son sits on the sidelines happily smacking his action figures together while the other kids run hard, laugh out loud and attempt shots on the goal. Out there in the soggy Oregon grass, the players are pushing themselves beyond …