Re-Defining "Winning" To Boost Kids' Confidence

from Building Confidence in Young Athletes · host Lisa E. Cohn

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews David Jacobson of the Positive Coaching Alliance about how youth sports coaches can re-define “winning” in ways that benefit young athletes. He explains why it’s important to focus less on scoring and winning. In addition, he tells how coaches can turn mistakes into learning opportunities. Leading mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn tells why focusing too much on scoring and winning can hurt young athletes’ performance and confidence.

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