THE PLAYERSCOUT JOURNAL
Practical guidance on confidence, pressure, focus and the mental side of sport. Learn how players can handle mistakes, manage nerves, respond to setbacks and perform more consistently in training and competition.
THE PLAYERSCOUT JOURNAL
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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY & MINDSET
Practical guidance for parents on competition nerves, performance anxiety, pressure, helpful conversations and when to get extra support.
9 min read
A simple five-minute pre-game routine young players can practise at training, adapt to their sport and use before competition.
7 min
Positive thinking isn't always the answer. Here's how to choose self-talk that helps young players focus on their next action.
10 min
Most parents want to help. Here is how to recognise when support starts feeling like pressure, and what to change without stepping away from your child’s sport.
9 min
A practical parent guide to understanding fear of mistakes, changing adult responses and helping young players participate with confidence.
9 min
When your child loses confidence in sport, more praise isn't always the answer. Here's how to understand what's changed and support them without taking control.
9 min
A practical parent guide to choosing mental training for young players, from free exercises to online programmes and one-to-one support.
10 min
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Build the tools to handle pressure, recover from mistakes and perform with more confidence when competition gets difficult.
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