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Coaches And Parents Rob Athletes Potential By Protecting Their Emotions (And How To Fix

Coaches And Parents Rob Athletes Potential By Protecting Their Emotions (And How To Fix by: Alex BolowichPublished on: 27/07/2026

Coaches and parents have the best intentions for their athletes. But often times good intention doesn't lead to good execution. This blog examines how coaches and parents silently rob the mental strength potential in their athletes and how to fix it.

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Coaches And Parents Rob Athletes Potential By Protecting Their Emotions (And How To Fix

Building Mental Strength In Teen Athletes Requires Stress: 5 Methods For Parents and Coaches

Building Mental Strength In Teen Athletes Requires Stress: 5 Methods For Parents and Coachesby: Alex BolowichPublished on: 20/07/2026

Most "mentally weak" athletes were made that way. Here is how parents and coaches build real mental strength in teen athletes, backed by sport science.

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Building Mental Strength In Teen Athletes Requires Stress: 5 Methods For Parents and Coaches

Mental Toughness in Soccer: Why Talented Players Hesitate, Hide, and Quit (And What Fixes It)

Mental Toughness in Soccer: Why Talented Players Hesitate, Hide, and Quit (And What Fixes It)by: Alex BolowichPublished on: 13/07/2026

Mental toughness in soccer isn't just about their mindset, it's about their nervous system too. The neuroscience behind why talented players hesitate, hide, and quit on game day, and what coaches and parents can do to improve it.

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Mental Toughness in Soccer: Why Talented Players Hesitate, Hide, and Quit (And What Fixes It)

Sports Psychologist, Mental Coach, or Therapist: Who Should I Work With?

Sports Psychologist, Mental Coach, or Therapist: Who Should I Work With?by: Alex BolowichPublished on: 10/06/2026

Many athletes are not sure if they need a mental performance coach or therapist. Learn the difference, what credentials to look for, and how to find the right fit.

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Sports Psychologist, Mental Coach, or Therapist: Who Should I Work With?