Elite Mental performance Blog

The Hidden Crisis in Youth Sports: Why Kids Lose Their Joy and How to Help Them Find It Again

By: Alex Bolowich Published on: 18/03/2025

Why do athletes lose their "joy" for the game? How important is "having fun" in youth sports? Better yet, what type of fun should they experience and when? The answers could be what keeps youth athletes in the game longer and reach higher levels!