Don't Hit the Panic Button: A Guide to Navigating Poor Performance in Youth Sports

The spring season is underway, and with it comes the excitement of competition. But what happens when the first weekend doesn't go as planned? Your young athlete strikes out, misses a shot, or posts a disappointing time. The immediate instinct for many parents and coaches is to sound the alarm and demand immediate changes. This "knee-jerk reaction" to a poor performance is a common pitfall.…