“CONFIDENCE IS CONTAGIOUS. SO IS LACK OF CONFIDENCE” ---Vince Lombardi 

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One of the most frequent issues parents see their child struggle  with is lack of confidence. Some young players struggle with confidence because they lack the skill to execute the play. Improving skill level is the easy fix for that issue. However, many players lack confidence due to their MINDSET !! Here are 3 simple steps to help get your child in a more confident mindset . 

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STEP 1- TELL THEM THEY DON’T HAVE TO PLAY 

For some kids sports is an obligation. They see their friends joining teams. They see how much mom and dad love sports. Most young kids want to please their parents so they play. Meanwhile they put in minimal effort to improve their skill. They fake their way through games hoping not to be in a position to LOSE a game for their team. They dread the games. They dread the car ride home. That SUCKS!! 

Tell your child they don’t have to play if they don’t want to. If you are afraid to give them this option then that should tell you everything you need to know….they are most likely playing out of obligation to the parents. That should NEVER happen! When they agree to play it is the first growth step in taking OWNERSHIP of their experience. 

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STEP 2- TELL THEM THEY WILL MAKE MISTAKES 

The #1 reason players lack confidence is they are AFRAID to make a mistake. Young players who are still mastering  skills need to hear that mistakes are part of the game. EVERYONE who plays sports makes mistakes. If it is a MENTAL MISTAKE it can be corrected immediately. If it is a physical mistake due to lack of skill it will take longer to correct. The player’s obligation is to recognize where they need to get better and address the weakness through extra practice. If a player uses this process it is an indication of a level of commitment. If a player makes a minimal effort to raise their skill level they most likely are not interested in competing. PARENTS CANNOT DETERMINE THEIR CHILD’S INTEREST LEVEL! Be patient when kids are younger and let THEM find their love of sports. OWNERSHIP! 

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STEP 3- MOVE ON TO THE NEXT GAME 

Treat each game as a growth experience. Whether a team wins or loses there are lessons to be learned. Players and teams rarely play a perfect game so regardless of victory or defeat a healthy positive discussion of what transpired can follow. Learn from victory AND defeat. What did I do well? What can I do better? How can I be better? THEN MOVE ON TO THE NEXT GAME! 

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In order for young kids to enjoy the game they need to have the freedom to make mistakes. Once the FEAR of making a mistake enters their mindset it is a GROWTH KILLER!! Getting your player in a GROWTH MINDSET is the best thing you can do for their productivity , growth, and enjoyment of sports.