Building a strong youth athlete depends on cultivating a strong love of the game. We’re breaking down the latest research-backed strategies on how to keep your little leaguer on the path to greatness without losing steam.
Stress Isn’t Good, or Bad.
Stress may not always deserve the bad reputation it’s gained, but it does require our attention. At its core, stress is simply a “physical, mental or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.” Going for a run is a type of stress, so is that pre-race excitement you feel. Scrolling through too many tweets on COVID-19 causes stress, just like being sick can cause stress. What if we have the power to change how we interact with stress?
