Coaching and Parenting Young Athletes

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The Effects Motor Impairment May Have on Children

Frank L. Smoll Ph.D. on March 30, 2022

The consequences of motor impairment have far-reaching effects, primarily because the condition limits a child’s capability to acquire and perform a variety of skills.

The consequences of motor impairment have far-reaching effects, primarily because the condition limits a child’s capability to acquire and perform a variety of skills.

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The Psychology of Sport Injury Timeout

Frank L. Smoll Ph.D. on April 18, 2021

The emotional toll of sport injuries can be devastating. Parents and coaches can play important roles in helping young athletes to effectively cope.

The emotional toll of sport injuries can be devastating. Parents and coaches can play important roles in helping young athletes to effectively cope.

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Teaching Sport Skills Effectively

Frank L. Smoll Ph.D. on January 23, 2021

“There is nothing mysterious about developing a good team, because coaching is nothing more than teaching.” —John McKay, College Football Hall of Fame coach

“There is nothing mysterious about developing a good team, because coaching is nothing more than teaching.” —John McKay, College Football Hall of Fame coach

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Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports: Confrontations

Frank L. Smoll Ph.D. on April 27, 2020

When you're confronted by someone, you have the same objective as you do when you initiate a confrontation — to get the other person to examine their actions.

When you're confronted by someone, you have the same objective as you do when you initiate a confrontation — to get the other person to examine their actions.

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Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports

Frank L. Smoll Ph.D. on February 3, 2020

Part 1: Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of all relationships. But it’s not the conflict that’s the villain; it’s the way people deal with it.

Part 1: Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of all relationships. But it’s not the conflict that’s the villain; it’s the way people deal with it.

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