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‘ A positive mindset is a gamechanger .”
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F YOU HAVE KIDS THAT DO SPORT you ’ ll understand it when I say - there is nothing worse than when they a ) don ’ t get into their preferred team , b ) lose a game or c ) don ’ t make a trial . Their confidence plummets and their anxiety levels soar .
For parents , it can also be a very difficult
time as they don ’ t always know how to handle these situations ; dealing with their own disappointment is hard enough , let alone their child ’ s . This is where I can help . I mentor and coach parents of up-and-coming sports stars by guiding and supporting them through the challenging times . With my coaching , parents are able to support their child in achieving their goals , both on and off the sporting field .
One of the main areas I focus on is building confidence . Having confidence and a positive mindset is a game changer . Your child needs to believe in themselves and their abilities in order to succeed , not just in sports , but in life . The key is to build your child ’ s confidence so they can face trials and competitions with ease and handle the knock-backs with grace . If they can ’ t achieve this , their performance will suffer and it could lead to issues such as low self-esteem and anxiety .
I also help parents manage their time more efficiently so they can get the most out of their day . Having a child who does sport can be very demanding ; you ’ re constantly ferrying them from a-to-b , and life becomes an exhausting juggling act . If your child progresses to elite level , things go up a notch .
Finding time to fit in schooling , homework and friends , on top of all the training , is no easy feat - it can put a lot of pressure on families . I give parents specific strategies and tools to manage their time in the most efficient way possible . A balanced lifestyle is of utmost importance for children .
I ’ m your average soccer mum of three boys , aged eleven to thirteen , who all compete at an elite level in their respective sports . Two of my boys play soccer and one does martial arts . I live and breathe sport ; every day involves some form of training or competing . Life has been pretty full-on for me but over the years , I have learnt what works and what
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