Basketball on the Edge – Promoting Positivity by Elizabeth Corey

Published May 22, 2017 | By Mike Klinzing

Check out the video to explore the power of positivity and then read the article to learn more!

Crowd’s cheering, players yelling, coaches screaming – so many external pressures and distractions can hinder a player’s performance, but what about the internal pressure they place on themselves?

Missing a shot or causing a turn over can cause a player to use negative self-talk, such as “that was a terrible shot”, or “I stink”. Kids constantly doubt their abilities, which is why we, as coaches or parents, need to…