Mental Performance for Parents

Parents play a vital role in nurturing their children's passion for sports, supporting their development as athletes and individuals, and helping them navigate the joys and challenges of competitive athletics. Parents of athletes face unique challenges as they support their children's athletic endeavors. Better understanding mental performance and learning ways to support their student-athlete’s focus, motivation, confidence, and emotional control can help parents foster a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes both athletic success and overall well-being for their children.

It can be difficult for parents to navigate the everchanging roles they play in their student-athlete’s career. Throughout a child’s career parents often play any number of roles – coach, decision maker, advisor, confidant, cheerleader, spectator. While it's natural to want the best for your child, remember that your primary role is to provide support, encouragement, and guidance. Parents can support their child's mental performance in the following ways:

- Manage Expectations

- Effective Communication

- Emphasize Balance

- Model Resilience

- Encourage Mental Performance Training

- Promote Self-Confidence

- Maintain Perspective