Demystifying Mental Toughness 155 How Do You Help a Young Athlete Get Better Organised?
Avoiding procrastination and becoming better organised as a young athlete is the topic of today's short solo episode. In Mental Toughness term's we're talking about commitment and sticking to promises as well as life control and having a "can do" attitude. These are much needed skills that many youngsters struggle with, which often means their sporting performance is harmed as well as their self-worth. In this episode, I share 3 ideas to help parents and coaches support children to overcome these challenges.
Key Learnings
- Ask children to write a checklist. Perhaps starting with "3 Things To Do Before training" or "3 things you do in your pre shot routine." By referring to lists on a regular basis your child's ability to strategise tasks and organise time will improve.
- Consider a child-friendly planner. Purchasing their own planner will help them see that you consider their time valuable, and that being organised is important.
- Establish training and practice routines. Help your child put to one side an extra half hour, scheduling in at an appropriate time for "extras" on a regular basis. Encourage your child to stick to the schedule even when they don't feel like it or if the weather is poor.
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