Mar 03 2025 35 mins
Are you struggling to help your young athlete handle pressure, disappointment, and the overwhelming demands of competitive sports? In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," we dive deep into the psychology of young athletes, offering simple steps to reduce parenting stress and help your child thrive.
Join host Dori Durbin as she welcomes Eric Stevenson, a licensed clinical practicing counselor and certified mental performance coach, for essential tools to support your athlete's emotional well-being and foster a growth mindset that extends beyond the field. Eric shares the trends that he sees in young athletes, and actionable steps you can take today.
- Discover how to help your child transfer skills from practice to competition.
- Learn to redefine failure and foster emotional resilience.
- Understand the truth about confidence and its role in athletic performance.
- Recognize when it's time to seek professional help for your young athlete.
- Model a growth mindset and positive self-talk.
Episode Highlights:
- Trends in Young Athletes: What are the trends Eric sees when young athletes come to him for help.
- The Role of Psychology: Why athletic performance starts with an athlete's psychology.
- Understanding Confidence: Eric's perception and definition.
- Modeling a Growth Mindset: How parents can model a growth mindset.
- Over Training: Dangers and clinical aspects of over training.
About Eric:
Eric is a Licensed Practicing Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Coach though the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Eric works with individuals, both athletes and non athletes, improving their mental health (anxiety, depression, mood disorders), and sports performance (performance anxiety, injuries, anger, confidence).
Follow Eric:
https://www.simplybeecounseling.net/
Email: [email protected]
About Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/
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