112 How to Deal with Physical Insecurities as a Young Athlete

By helping shift an athletes focus towards internal factors that he or she can control can help them feel less helpless.

Examining an athletes expectations of small details in their sport can help you shift their perspective.

Setting mini-goals between sessions is a great way to strengthen an athletes confidence and motivation levels.

Spending time assessing an athlete's strengths and planning how to improve specific areas can be a great confidence builder.

Relationships and the way athletes communicate with coaches is important and vice versa, can have a significant impact on how an athlete feels.

Using metaphors such as an animal or a superhero in a visual way can enhance confidence.