The Power of Empathy in Youth Sports

21/06/2023 28 min
The Power of Empathy in Youth Sports

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Empathy is a powerful confidence builder on youth sports teams, says Dr. Conor Hogan, author of The Gym Upstairs: The Neuroscience of Future Champions.  Empathy from coaches and teammates can help young athletes cope with pressure, he said. The athletes know that the team members will always support them. When young athletes feel empathy from team members, they are less likely to get hung up in negative thinking, he said. Send podcast guest ideas to: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/contact-ultimate-sports-parent/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597 Visit our blog: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/contact/