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Got Coach problems?
You’re not alone! Coach/parent conflicts are epidemic in youth sports.
In this episode I talk with James Leath of jamesleath.com about how to work with a coach when you don’t agree or get along.
James Leath is a youth sports psychology consultant with over 15 years experience coaching young athletes. He’s played/coached tackle and flag football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track, and strength and conditioning. He writes a weekly note to athletes, coaches and parents on subjects that pertain to sports psychology, youth sports, and personal development. He is currently finishing his masters in Performance Psychology and lives in San Luis Obispo, CA. Find him on twitter and Instagram at @jamesleath, or visit his website jamesleath.com.

 
Are you or your child struggling with an issue in youth sports? 
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Coach Problems? Here’s Sound Advice from a Coach on How to Handle a Coach!

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Welcome to Week 6 of Head Games! The mental game of youth sports is key to your child’s success and this week we focus on The Top 5 Roadblocks to Your Child’s Performance. 

My co-host for the series is Diane Munoz, counselor, blogger, and recovering perfectionist. Diane is dedicated to helping ambitious teens live up to their potentials without hating their lives in the process and works with lots of athletes. Diane shares the wisdom that she uses with athletes in order to help you as parent as you strive to help your kids succeed in sports.
Links mentioned in the broadcast:
Free download: Game Plan: Create a Winning Mindset
Diane’s Upcoming Webinar: Happy Place
If you’re stuck in your parenting and want to move forward, if you’re transitioning through change, or if you are struggling with a particular issue and need coaching through it, learn how I can help you here.

Head Games: Top 5 Roadblocks to Your Child’s Performance

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Welcome to Week 5 of Head Games! The mental game of youth sports is key to your child’s success and this week we focus on When is Therapy Right For Your Athlete? We talk about when parents can know that therapy would be helpful for their children. 

My co-host for the series is Diane Munoz, counselor, blogger, and recovering perfectionist. Diane is dedicated to helping ambitious teens live up to their potentials without hating their lives in the process and works with lots of athletes. Diane shares the wisdom that she uses with athletes in order to help you as parent as you strive to help your kids succeed in sports.
Links mentioned in the broadcast:
Free download: Game Plan: Create a Winning Mindset
Diane’s Upcoming Webinar: Happy Place
If you’re stuck in your parenting and want to move forward, if you’re transitioning through change, or if you are struggling with a particular issue and need coaching through it, learn how I can help you here.

Head Games: When is Therapy Right for Your Athlete?

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Welcome to Week 4 of Head Games! The mental game of youth sports is key to your child’s success and this week we focus on How Visualization Can Help Your Child Play Better.

My co-host for the series is Diane Munoz, counselor, blogger, and recovering perfectionist. Diane is dedicated to helping ambitious teens live up to their potentials without hating their lives in the process and works with lots of athletes. Diane shares the wisdom that she uses with athletes in order to help you as parent as you strive to help your kids succeed in sports.
Links mentioned in the broadcast:
Free download: Game Plan: Create a Winning Mindset
Diane’s Upcoming Webinar: Happy Place
The Headspace App
If you’re stuck in your parenting and want to move forward, if you’re transitioning through change, or if you are struggling with a particular issue and need coaching through it, learn how I can help you here.

Head Games: How Visualization Can Help Your Child Play Better

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Welcome to Week 3 of Head Games! The mental game of youth sports is key to your child’s success and this week we focus on Athletes and Their Body Images.

My co-host for the series is Diane Munoz, counselor, blogger, and recovering perfectionist. Diane is dedicated to helping ambitious teens live up to their potentials without hating their lives in the process and works with lots of athletes. Diane will share the wisdom that she uses with athletes in order to help you as parent as you strive to help your kids succeed in sports.
Links mentioned in the broadcast:
Free download: Game Plan: Create a Winning Mindset
Diane’s Upcoming Webinar: Happy Place
If you’re stuck in your parenting and want to move forward, if you’re transitioning through change, or if you are struggling with a particular issue and need coaching through it, learn how I can help you here.

Head Games: Athletes and Their Body Images

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Welcome to Week 2 of Head Games! The mental game of youth sports is key to your child’s success and this week we focus on Time Management, Priorities, and Feeling Overwhelmed.
 

My co-host for the series is Diane Munoz, counselor, blogger, and recovering perfectionist. Diane is dedicated to helping ambitious teens live up to their potentials without hating their lives in the process and works with lots of athletes. Diane will share the wisdom that she uses with athletes in order to help you as parent as you strive to help your kids succeed in sports.
Links mentioned in the broadcast:
Free download: Game Plan: Create a Winning Mindset
Diane’s Upcoming Webinar: Happy Place
If you’re stuck in your parenting and want to move forward, if you’re transitioning through change, or if you are struggling with a particular issue and need coaching through it, learn how I can help you here.

Coach Problems? Here’s Sound Advice from a Coach on How to Handle a Coach!

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