Why Kids Stop Enjoying Sports

Why Kids Stop Enjoying Sports

Update: 2025-03-05
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Young athletes often stop enjoying sports because they're perfectionists, compare themselves to others or "mind read," or make assumptions about what others are thinking, according to Jaclyn Ellis, a mental performance coach at Peak Performance Sports.

She explains how she helps sports kids overcome these challenges and begin enjoying sports more.

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Why Kids Stop Enjoying Sports

Why Kids Stop Enjoying Sports

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