Success using a sports psychologist

[Anonymous]

Before I fork out a bunch of money, I'm wondering if anyone has had success using a sports psychologist to help their kid get past mental hurdles in their sport. My kid has ADHD and possibly anxiety (only during their sport; anxiety is not an issue in daily life) due to some lousy coaching last year, and they are not playing to their potential and are upset about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Before I fork out a bunch of money, I'm wondering if anyone has had success using a sports psychologist to help their kid get past mental hurdles in their sport. My kid has ADHD and possibly anxiety (only during their sport; anxiety is not an issue in daily life) due to some lousy coaching last year, and they are not playing to their potential and are upset about it.

You could also stop playing the sport that gives them anxiety?

[Anonymous]

What sport?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Before I fork out a bunch of money, I'm wondering if anyone has had success using a sports psychologist to help their kid get past mental hurdles in their sport. My kid has ADHD and possibly anxiety (only during their sport; anxiety is not an issue in daily life) due to some lousy coaching last year, and they are not playing to their potential and are upset about it.

You could also stop playing the sport that gives them anxiety?

That would make things 100x worse. DC lives and breathes the sport—practices and trains independently even more than with a team. I'd prefer not to over-disclose other than to say it's a team invasion sport.

[Anonymous]

Simone Biles found it helpful.

[Anonymous]

OP we're in the same boat. Have your kid with you when you talk with a Sports Psychologist online for the 1st time for the info session. There seems to be some great ones out there. But pricey, be prepared for the 10 session sell @ $120 per session. (or something in the ballpark.) This is to make sure your kid is really onboard with it. I think kids love this sort of individual attention to help them through their issues. And, we are about a 3-6 months behind you in committing to a program. I want to see if these issues continue in soccer for us this fall time. (DD loves the sport, but has a hard time focusing all the time and is often too nervous about getting in the mix in midfield.) Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Before I fork out a bunch of money, I'm wondering if anyone has had success using a sports psychologist to help their kid get past mental hurdles in their sport. My kid has ADHD and possibly anxiety (only during their sport; anxiety is not an issue in daily life) due to some lousy coaching last year, and they are not playing to their potential and are upset about it.

You could also stop playing the sport that gives them anxiety?

That would make things 100x worse. DC lives and breathes the sport—practices and trains independently even more than with a team. I'd prefer not to over-disclose other than to say it's a team invasion sport.

Team invasion sport, who talks like that?

[Anonymous]

Wtf is a tram invasion sport

[Anonymous]

Yes, we use one for my son though he doesn’t have anxiety about his sport. Very helpful. Though it’s a lot more than $120 a season.

[Anonymous]

Bad coaching definitely can bring out anxiety and under performance in a sport. We considered using one as well but also switched teams.

[Anonymous]

My athlete sees a sports psychologist and it is extremely helpful in all areas of his life, not just sports. I don't think you can view it as a way to improve performance on the field, but as a way to help your athlete be in the best mental health through the natural ups and downs of playing a sport seriously. In that context, it almost certainly will be worth the money.

[Anonymous]

Therapist is better

[Anonymous]

DD sees a psychologist who was a D1 athlete. This is a good combination for my daughter because she has some natural anxiety, which has at times found its way into her sports performance. We have noticed a difference in her mental health and confidence on the field.

Another poster mentioned changing teams, which we also had to do because of a bad coach. Unfortunately some damage was already done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, we use one for my son though he doesn’t have anxiety about his sport. Very helpful. Though it’s a lot more than $120 a season.

I would take $120 per season even if my DC didn't have any anxiety. However, the PP mentioned $120 per session, not per season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Simone Biles found it helpful.

She’s an Olympic champion not some mediocre 12 year old who’s nervous about playing a game.