Addressing Kids' Social Challenges in Youth Sports




Building Confidence in Young Athletes show

Summary: Caroline Maguire, author of "Why Will No One Play with Me?" and a professional certified coach who has worked with Olympic and other athletes, gives tips for helping young athletes read others' cues. Being better able to respond to social cues improves players' experience, helps them avoid getting into trouble and allows them to listen to direction, she says. She addresses other mental game topics, including fear of failure and perfectionism.