Author: Jim Taylor

Which is more important for a young athlete: The body, or the mind? Whenever I ask this question to coaches and athletes, most tell me that the mental side of…

Ever heard of a slump? It’s a blanket term to describe an unexplained (and hopefully temporary) decline in athletic performance. The question is, why do slumps happen? And, better yet,…

For coaches, challenges and stressors are plentiful. It’s a tough job, and there are people on the sidelines who can sometimes make it even tougher, whether or not they realize…

Has your young athlete ever gone into a game competing against him or herself? You might be thinking, Of course not! Why would anyone do that? Well, no one goes…

“I had a bad practice.” This is a common complaint I hear from athletes I work with. A bad practice can make some young athletes feel frustrated and angry. At…

If you’re a youth sports parent, setting expectations for your young athlete is key. Expectations help young athletes focus on what’s important and establish a standard toward which they can…