Demystifying Mental Toughness3 Helmi 2023

155 How Do You Help a Young Athlete Get Better Organised?

Avoiding procrastination and becoming better organised as a young athlete is the topic of today's short solo episode. In Mental Toughness term's we're talking about commitment and sticking to promises as well as life control and having a "can do" attitude. These are much needed skills that many youngsters struggle with, which often means their sporting performance is harmed as well as their self-worth. In this episode, I share 3 ideas to help parents and coaches support children to overcome these challenges.

Key Learnings

Ask children to write a checklist. Perhaps starting with "3 Things To Do Before training" or "3 things you do in your pre shot routine." By referring to lists on a regular basis your child's ability to strategise tasks and organise time will improve.
Consider a child-friendly planner. Purchasing their own planner will help them see that you consider their time valuable, and that being organised is important.
Establish training and practice routines. Help your child put to one side an extra half hour, scheduling in at an appropriate time for "extras" on a regular basis. Encourage your child to stick to the schedule even when they don't feel like it or if the weather is poor.

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Relevant Podcast Episodes

Ep154: David Charlton - How Do I Go About Controlling The Controllables To Help My Sport Performance?

Ep145: David Charlton - How Can I Help My Children Who Suffer With Nerves Before They Compete?

Ep141: David Charlton - How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport

Ep122: Camilla Knight - Helping Your Children Get The Most From Their Sporting Experiences

Ep082: David Charlton - Supporting Children in Sport with Positive Feedback

Relevant Blogs

Blog: Helping a Critical Child When You're a Parent

Blog: How to Help Children Overcome Fear of Failure

Blog: How to Support an Angry Young Athlete

Blog: How to Help Kids Overcome Performance Anxiety

Blog: 9 Tips for Children from Olympians

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311 Learning Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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310 Risk Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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309 Interpersonal Confidence: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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308 Confidence In Ability: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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307 Achievement Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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306 Goal Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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305 Emotional Control: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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