Coaching Young

Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guide! I am here to help parents understand how to help your young athlete navigate this mental-toughness journey. I know where you are, and I know how to help you help your young athlete find their mental toughness.

Perfect for young athletes, parents, and coaches, Mental Toughness for Young Volleyball Players is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their game and build a resilient mindset.

Did you know that nearly 70% of young athletes drop out of their sport before they even reach the age of 13? That's not what we want for our young athletes—and the reason this happens is one that, as parents and coaches, we can avoid. The reason kids drop out of sports so young is pressure. They feel immense pressure to win and not to let their teammates and coaches down. The result is stress, anxiety, and, in the worst cases, burnout. But sport shouldn't be like this.

The Mental Edge for Young Athletes is a practical, one-of-a-kind guide for athletes and their parents (includes a powerful parent guide) written by two-time world champion and elite mental coach Jeff Greenwald, MFT. While many of the recent mental training books for kids offer surface-level advice or rigid checklists, The Mental Edge for Young Athletes goes much deeper and is remarkably relatable.

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 ...

Eugene considers himself the "Erotic Geek," and enjoys flirting with Carly, his sexiest support customer. She's hot, blonde, fit, and flirty, but always has a boyfriend's photo on her desk. Then one day she asks him a favor: could he give her some private coaching on the most intimate subject? She teases but has never actually done the deed. And she wants to do every sex thing she’s seen on the Internet. She wants to kiss, nibble, lick, climb on top of, and taste everything. Yes, he said, it will be my heart-felt pleasure. Then he realizes she wants to practice for her new boyfriend and ...

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 ...

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Football Story About Integrity, Teamwork & True Leadership ⭐ 🏈 One Team. One Dream. One Season That Will Test Every Ounce Of Courage 🏈 🔥 A High-Stakes Football Story Packed With Action, Strategy & The Toughest Choice A Young Athlete Can Make 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Strategy & Underdog Heroes 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Gridiron… And Into A Moral Dilemma Bigger Than The Game? 💥 Dexter Carter Is Used To Being Invisible—QB2, The Kid Who Studies Coverages Like Puzzles And Notices Every “...

What does it take for an athlete to thrive under pressure — and in life? It’s not just their physical skills — it’s the mindset they build along the way. Morgan Stuart, a professional infield coach for youth softball players, knows that success is more than just your stats. It’s about how athletes handle challenges, respond to pressure, and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.

This book covers everything from equipment to tournament strategy in easy-to-understand language that will assist both rookie and experienced players. Pickleball Book for Beginners not only explains how individuals should prepare for the game, but it also demonstrates basic and sophisticated strokes and offers helpful advice on doubles play, mental training, gamesmanship, and offensive and defensive strategy. Drills are offered to assist listeners in developing the shots that are advised.

Lana had always kept her personal preference for Lesbian sex out of her professional life as a College Womens' Soccer coach, but when she catches two of her athletes going at it in the shower on a late, lonely Friday night, she decides to throw caution to the wind! Lot's of hot girl-on-girl action, backdoor play, showers, locker rooms, and much much more!

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Soccer Mystery Kids Won’t Be Able To Put Down! ⭐ ⚽ One Girl. One Mask. One Secret That Could Change Everything ⚽ 🔥 A Soccer Story Packed With Mystery, Heart, And A Secret That Will Leave Kids Gasping 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Mystery & Heart-Pounding Twists 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Field… And Into The Mystery? ⚡ When 12-Year-Old Sierra Alvarez Dreams Of Becoming An Unstoppable Goalkeeper, She Knows The Road To The Top Will Be Tough. But Nothing Could Prepare Her For The Biggest Mystery Of...

In these affectionate letters to Francesca, a first-grade teacher at an inner-city school in Boston, Jonathan Kozol vividly describes his repeated visits to her classroom while, under Francesca's likably irreverent questioning, also revealing his own most personal stories of the years that he has spent in public schools.

Parents shape their young athletes' mental strength through everyday interactions, creating the foundation for both athletic success and life skills. This comprehensive guide gives parents the tools they need to build resilience, confidence, and mental toughness in their young athletes.

She’s eighteen, she’s hot, but she’s also his best friend’s little sister. Leo made Ruby a promise three years ago without the intention to fulfill it, and now he wants to get away with it... When Ruby sets her mind on something, she’ll find a way to get it. Leo is what she wants and she wants him bad. There’s no way in hell she’ll let him off the hook.

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Baseball Story That Will Inspire Every Young Athlete ⭐ ⚾ One Season. One Chance. One Player Who Must Step Up When Everything’s On The Line ⚾ 🔥 A Heart-Pounding Baseball Story About Courage, Teamwork & Discovering The Leader Inside 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Team Spirit & Nail-Biting Competition 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Mound… And Into The Pressure Of A Lifetime? 💥 Jake Has Always Dreamed Of Standing Tall On The Pitcher’s Mound. But When He Finally Makes The Team, The Real Game Begins—...

Dr. Jennifer Etnier offers a system of positive coaching that can be applied to any sport, and explains that good coaching requires working with young athletes at their developmental level and providing feedback designed to keep children engaged and having fun. Etnier gives easy-to-understand guidance on important aspects of successful coaching-including information on the development of children's motor skills, communication with a young athlete's parents, and nurturing a growth-oriented mindset-making this a critical resource for youth coaches of all experience levels.

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 ...

Mindfulness, cognitive flexibility, and overall mental game are often overlooked when it comes to youth coaching for any sport. However, these areas are vital to truly unlocking any young person’s potential in the sporting arena. They say you need to “get your head in the game” - and no truer words have ever been spoken.

An honest conversation about why you don’t do what you want — and how to change that. This book isn’t about willpower — it’s about the power of honesty. No fluff, no hype. Just a deep look into your inner saboteurs, the real reasons behind procrastination, and concrete steps to break the cycle of “I tried, but it didn’t work.” Using an unexpected but simple example — working with your own wardrobe — you’ll see how habits are formed, how they disguise us, and how they can be gently, yet effectively, transformed. You will see how it feels to find yourself. Stop trying. ...