Why Kids Lack Competitiveness in Youth Sports

04/02/2025 13 min
Why Kids Lack Competitiveness in Youth Sports

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Episode Synopsis

Young athletes lack competitiveness in sports in part because they compare themselves to others, when they need to focus on their own strengths. They also overthink and focus on negative "what if" statements. Georgia Miller, a mental performance coach with PeakSports.com, explains the mental game issues that contribute to lack of competitiveness and how to overcome the challenges. Send us podcast guest ideas:  https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/contact-ultimate-sports-parent/ Subscribe to this podcast 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/