Building Confidence In Young Athletes1

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Wes Sime Ph.d. , a sports psychologist who has worked with Olympic athletes and coaches, and was a professor of health and human performance at the University of Nebaraska. He specializes in using biodfeedback and neurofeedback in sports. Our topic: Helping sports Kkds boost their mental stamina using biofeedback and neurofeedback. Mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary about how kids can use similar ideas--without the sensors--to improve their mental stamina.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Bruce Tollner, a sports agent, dad and author of The C.H.I.L.D. Game Plan (www.childgameplan.com), about how parents can use sports to boost their kids’ creativity, self-esteem and leadership skills. He talks about some of his pro athlete clients—and how their parents provided unconditional support and helped them deal with adversity.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Kurt Stahura, associate professor in the Department of Recreation and Sport Management at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, who has a degree in sport sociology. He says parents and coaches should work together to set goals for sports kids. But what if the coaches don't do this? What should parents do? Mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Billy Zufall, director of coaching for the boys’ and girls’ teams for Highland High School and Medina County Coach of the year for three years, about how his school focuses on helping kids transfer the skills they learn in sports to other areas of their lives.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Bruce Kracke, a sports dad, coach and certified trainer for the Positive Coaching Alliance about why sports kids should be "doers" who make mistakes, and why this helps them grow as athletes. He explains how to create a culture that encourages kids to grow. Mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Dave Giffels, a coach and sports parent and the author of "Like Brothers," about why parents lose perspective in sports, how it affects kids, and how to focus on what's best for young athletes. Mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Kymber Veautour, a Top Warner cheer coach and member of the Weplay coaches’ committee about what coaches and parents can do when kids don't believe in themselves--and sabotage their performance. Mental game expert Dr. Patrick Cohn provides tips and commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews baseball coach Scott Kaminsky about how kids play tentatively and act scared after getting hit by a baseball or otherwise hurt. He and mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn give tips for helping kids start playing fearlessly again after getting hurt.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Dr. Cory Bank, a sports psychologist and psychology professor, about the classic conflicts he sees in his practice between sports kids and their parents. Mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Kirk Mango, a Former Division 1 gymnast, a high school teacher and youth coach for 17 years, about the problems with an “outside-in” mindset—when kids place a high priority on external rewards rather than playing for the love of the game. Mental game expert Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Tim Morehouse, an Olympic fencer who competed in last summer's games. He talks about the importance of helping sports kids find their passion, and how his parents helped shape his career. He gives tips for ensuring parents support kids' interests. Mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Kathy Toon, an award-winning former college coach at UC Berkeley and the author of “Get Your Game Face On.” She has a master’s in sport psychology and is a trainer for the Positive Coaching Alliance. She explains how parents can boost their kids’ mental game on the sidelines with techniques like "targeted cheering." Mental game expert Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Stephen Sideroff, Ph.D.., an expert in peak performance in sports and an assistant at the UCLA School of Medicine. The optimal mental state for young athletes is focused and relaxed. Sideroff and mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn tell parents and coaches how to help kids achieve this state and get in the "zone."

Lisa Cohn of Ultimate Sports Parent Radio interviews Dr. Robert Gotlin, Director of Sports Rehab at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, a little league coach and author of "Dr. Rob's Guide to Raising Fit Kids," about the positive and negative effects of the media on kids in sports. Mental game coach Dr. Patrick Cohn provides commentary.

Lisa Cohn continues our series on bullies in youth sports. She interviews Timothy A. Dimoff, Founder and President of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc., an expert on violent behavior and author of the book, "Life Rage." The youth sports coach explains why coaches bully young athletes and what parents should do about it. Get our new anti-bullying program by visiting www.youthsportspsychology.com

Adolescent and Child Psychiatrist Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan, who has a private practice in Los Angeles, explains why bullying is bad for kids and why parents and coaches need to take action. Get our new anti-bullying program by visiting www.youthsportspsychology.com.

Lisa Cohn continues her series on bullying in sports, interviewing Andi McCormack , Founder of Penny Lane Dance Academy in Los Angeles. As a dancer, McCormack performed around the world and was also a member of Giant/Warner Records pop group I*5. She explains why young dancers bully and how dance studios can stop bullying in their studios.

Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn continues her series on bullying, interviewing Paul Coughlin, a sports dad, youth coach and anti-bullying expert who tells how his son quit sports after being bullied--and what he did about it. Visit www.youthsportspsychology.com to learn about our anti-bullying program and to listen to the entire interview.

Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn interviews C. Roger Rees, professor in the Department of Health Studies, Physical Education, and Human Performance Science at Adelphi University, about how common hazing--a form of bullying--is in youth sports and what forms it takes. Visit www.youthsportspsychology.com to learn about our anti-bullying program.

Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn interviews Mark Hamilton, a professor of philosophy who teaches college courses in sports ethics at Ashland University. The former college player, former college coach, youth sports coach and sports parent says bullying in sports is often subtle and not noticed by parents and coaches.