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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. This psychological pressure, combined with physical risks, underscores why More, Younger is a flawed approach.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. This connection between rhythm timing and motor coordination has been studied across various fields, including kinesiology, neuroscience, auditory neuroscience, developmental psychology, and education.

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How To Practice Visualization Meditation With Students

PLT4M

For example, if you have a daunting goal, visualization techniques can empower you to see the steps to achieve your specific goals. If you think of your brain like those 10 tabs, you can open up your mind for more space and allow room for creativity and focus by taking deep breaths and concentrating on just one thing.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Psychological Advantages We already know that cognitive skills like the ability to concentrate, and academic performance are impacted by physical activity. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits. It works quietly, in the background.

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Having Trouble Sticking to Your Exercise Program? Stay Motivated With These 13 Exercise Adherence Strategies

AASP

</strong><br /> Set specific, realistic, and measurable goals and make an action plan to achieve them (Weinberg & Gould, 2019). run ¼ mile, run ½ mile) leading to your long-term goal, and set a time frame to achieve the short and long term goals to easily see progress and help maintain motivation.</p>

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Starting the Journey: Goal Setting for Coaches and Their Teams

MSU

The Theory Behind Goal Setting Setting and sticking to goals is not always easy, even though they are about achieving desired results. It is best to aim for goals that challenge us but that are still achievable based on our capabilities 1. Achieving these smaller goals helps build the skills they need to become champions.

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Starting the Journey: Goal Setting for Coaches and Their Teams

MSU

The Theory Behind Goal Setting Setting and sticking to goals is not always easy, even though they are about achieving desired results. It is best to aim for goals that challenge us but that are still achievable based on our capabilities 1. Achieving these smaller goals helps build the skills they need to become champions.