Youth Athletes

Coaching a football team is no child’s play–you need to have a burning passion, strong knowledge of the game, and a solid work ethic. Above all, you need to have the ability to bring out the best in every member of the team to win on and off the field.

Today's youth-sports experience provokes countless questions for well-intentioned parents. How young should kids start playing sports? Should they specialize—and when? What should a parent do when their kid is not getting the playing time they think their child deserves? How do parents encourage children without overwhelming them? Raising Empowered Athletes has answers for every youth-sports situation with an overarching goal of not only helping parents raise strong athletes but also nurture great human beings who are empowered to succeed on and off the playing field.

The modern day youth sports environment has taken the enjoyment out of athletics for our children. Currently, 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by the age of 13, which has given rise to a generation of overweight, unhealthy young adults. There is a solution. John O'Sullivan shares the secrets of the coaches and parents who have not only raised elite athletes, but have done so by creating an environment that promotes positive core values and teaches life lessons instead of focusing on wins and losses.

The 7-Day System That Transforms Young Athletes From Talented to Unstoppable. After years of competing in the high jump and serving as a naval officer, I came across something major: Physical talent alone rarely creates champions. The deciding factor lies in the battle inside their minds. Does your young athlete ever… Excel in practice but freeze during competition? Struggle with anxiety or nerves before big games? Lose confidence after a mistake instead of bouncing back? Get distracted easily and lose focus mid-play? You're not alone. These challenges haunt even the most physically ...

Train your mind like you train your body. 🧠🏃 Unbreakable: A Youth Athlete Mindset Guide to Mental Toughness Build Confidence, Resilience, Manage Pressure, Overcome Anxiety, Maintain Focus and Discipline to Achieve Peak Performance Every athlete wants to play their best when it counts. But nerves, pressure, and self-doubt get in the way. Unbreakable is a practical, science-backed mindset training for young athletes—designed to help youth and amateur players build mental toughness, stay focused, and perform with confidence. ⚡️ Who this book is for: Young athletes looking to ...

The Resilient Young Athlete is your ultimate guide to developing mental toughness, thriving under pressure, and mastering the mindset that sets champions apart! Whether you're a young athlete, a parent, or a coach, this audiobook offers invaluable insights into building the resilience needed to excel in the competitive world of youth sports. For young athletes struggling with confidence or anxiety, you’ll learn practical steps to cultivate a growth-oriented mindset, set and achieve SMART goals, and manage game-day stress like a pro!

Inside this essential coaching blueprint, you'll discover a treasure trove of actionable strategies designed to ignite that winning fire in every player. Learn how to: Forge the bedrock of mental toughness: Implement a coach's blueprint for developing advanced cognitive appraisal, elite emotional regulation, unwavering behavioral persistence, and superior self-efficacy in your team. Cultivate an indomitable growth mindset: Equip your players to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and relentlessly pursue improvement. Master composure under pressure: Provide practical solutions to help ...

Competition anxiety and overthinking putting a wrench in your athlete’s chase after victory? Learn ways to help them overcome mental hurdles and embrace true potential. Struggling to find a training plan that doesn’t leave a young competitor impatient? Certain they could make it into the record books if they could just discover their edge? Wishing for a peek inside the minds of greats like LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Lionel Messi? After working with over 5,000 athletes, coach and author Andrew J Simpson has identified exactly what makes a champion tick. And now he’s here to help ...

Navigating youth sports has become a full-time job for parents, driven by a mix of living vicariously through our children and chasing the dream of them reaching the “big stage.” But are we doing this for the right reasons? With the sports industry valued at $480 billion, it’s worth asking if our wallets—and our kids—are being exploited. Growing up in a small town, I was raised with values that emphasized hard work, teamwork, and personal growth—lessons that sports have instilled for generations. Yet today, parents will stop at nothing to push their child to the pinnacle of ...

Youth football can feel chaotic—short attention spans, restless players, and parents eager for wins. Without structure, practice unravels and game days become stressful. With the right foundation, though, football becomes more than a sport; it becomes a classroom for discipline, teamwork, and confidence. Coaching Youth Football: Foundations for Lifelong Success gives coaches and parents a clear, proven system for teaching players ages 6–12. Blending Lou Holtz’s anecdotal storytelling with Nick Saban’s process-driven clarity, it shows how to transform practices and games into ...

The Unstoppable Athlete (Parent Edition) Competition anxiety and overthinking putting a wrench in your athlete’s chase after victory? Learn ways to help them overcome mental hurdles and embrace true potential. Struggling to find a training plan that doesn’t leave a young competitor impatient? Certain they could make it into the record books if they could just discover their edge? Wishing for a peek inside the minds of greats like LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Lionel Messi? After working with over 5,000 athletes, coach and author Andrew J Simpson has identified exactly what makes a ...

Every football star begins the same way—with a first uncertain snap on a neighborhood field. The journey from peewee football to the professional stage is long, relentless, and often misunderstood. The Youth Pipeline: How Kids Become NFL Stars takes readers inside the system that shapes athletes from childhood through the NFL draft. This book is not a collection of clichés or motivational slogans. It is a sober, detailed examination of the football pipeline—its triumphs, its sacrifices, and its costs. Written in a hybrid voice that blends locker-room storytelling with disciplined ...

The focus of this book is to provide you, the listener, with best practices for working with youth and athletes outside of the classroom environment. There are too many kids and athletes not receiving the support they need mentally, academically, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Master your mind, dominate your game, and rise above every challenge —no more fear, no more hesitation, just unwavering confidence and elite performance. Imagine unlocking the mental strength that propels elite athletes to greatness—confidence, focus, and resilience that others only dream of achieving. Most young athletes, parents, and coaches seek to enhance mental skills and achieve success, yet few truly understand how developing mental toughness can change lives both on and off the field. With Mental Mastery, you’ll discover how to enhance focus, build resilience, and boost ...

We vs Me: The Culture Shift Changing Sports By James Louis Roden Jr. Team used to mean everything. Today, it competes with everything. What happened to the game we once knew? There was a time when team-first values were the foundation of every great locker room. When athletes wore their jersey with pride, fought for their brothers, respected the coach, and lived by a code that said the name on the front mattered more than the name on the back. Coaches led with conviction, players bought into the process, and culture wasn’t just a buzzword—it was the playbook. Now we’re watching ...

Kick Like a Girl is not a sports book. It’s a war cry. A manifesto. A blood-and-sweat-streaked portrait of American women’s soccer as it actually exists—brilliant, brutal, and entirely its own revolution. From the bruised knees of U12 club tournaments to the electric chaos of college rivalries and the battlefield of World Cup finals, this book tracks how women in the U.S. didn’t just join the sport—they rebuilt it from the ground up. Told in 30 relentless chapters with blistering honesty and unflinching depth, Kick Like a Girl dismantles the lazy comparisons to the men’s game ...

Unlock your team's full athletic potential and build resilient, high-performing basketball players. Are you ready to transform your basketball team into a powerhouse of complete athletes? "Strength and Conditioning for Basketball: Injury Prevention and Peak Performance" is your definitive guide to developing a holistic physical program that goes far beyond basic drills. This isn't just about lifting weights; it's about optimizing movement, preventing injuries, and unleashing peak performance on the court. Seasoned coach Bryce Patton dives deep into the unique physical demands of basketball,...

Discover the pathway to youth soccer success and master the game like never before, even if the challenges seem overwhelming now! Are you a dedicated parent or coach striving to support your teenagers in their ambitious soccer journey? Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of league selections and ensuring your child thrives in a competitive environment? Do you wonder how to instill a mindset in young players that will help them push past limits and face seasoned teams confidently? Do you know how to pull back the curtain on the "Dark Arts" performed at the highest levels of the sport? If...

🏀 Want to Shoot Like the Pros? Master Your Jump Shot and Dominate the Court! 🏀 Are you tired of inconsistent shooting and missed opportunities on the court? Whether you’re a beginner, an aspiring athlete, or a coach looking to sharpen shooting techniques, this book will revolutionize your game with proven methods and expert drills to develop a deadly accurate shot.Inside This Game-Changing Guide, You’ll Discover: ✔️ Perfect Shooting Form – Learn the correct stance, grip, and release for maximum accuracy. ✔️ Jump Shot Mastery – Develop a smooth, consistent shot that ...

Basketball Breakthrough: Inspire Your Young Athlete to Dominate the Court and Life! Is your child ready to elevate their game, both on and off the basketball court? Do they dream of sinking clutch shots, making game-winning passes, or simply building unshakable confidence? Introducing "Basketball Breakthrough: Inspiring Basketball Stories That Build Champions, Develop Skills, and Turn Good Players into Great Ones" – the ultimate playbook for young athletes in 3rd grade and up, and their parents. This isn't just another youth basketball book; it's a powerful collection of inspiring ...