Youth Sports Pressure & Mental Health: Are We Pushing Kids Too Hard? | Hoops & Headspace

05/11/2025 49 min Temporada 2 Episodio 4
Youth Sports Pressure & Mental Health: Are We Pushing Kids Too Hard? | Hoops & Headspace

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Send us a textYouth sports are becoming more intense than ever — but at what cost?In this episode of Hoops & Headspace, Jada Rich and Tae Gray sit down with Hunter Givens (sports writer & former mental-health professional) to break down the mental pressure young athletes face today.You’ll learn:The rising mental health challenges in youth sportsHow competitive pressure affects confidence, motivation & self-worthThe role parents and coaches play in shaping athlete wellbeingHow social media impacts young athletes mentallyWays to support kids on and off the courtTogether, we explore how to build healthy athletic environments, develop young leaders, and protect kids from burnout.🔗 ConnectFollow Hoops & Headspace on YouTube & InstagramSupport youth basketball and mental wellness initiatives in Mississippi#YouthSports #YouthBasketball #AthleteMentalHealth #SportsParenting #AAUBasketball #CoachingMindset #HoopsAndHeadspace

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