Sandara Park: "Playing Up: A Guide for Parents" 🧠

Hey there,

"Playing up" at a higher age level is a great opportunity for athletes to challenge themselves and elevate their skills.

Dr. J of Mind Right Sports Psychology is back on the blog to help parents consider the benefits, challenges, and mental skills needed to succeed.

"Understand that mental skills aren't a 'you have them, or you don't' proposition. For some athletes they come more naturally than others. Those kids thrive in the challenges of playing up. Maybe not today, or this season, but they will hit a wall at some point that is greater than their natural ability...Either way, very few athletes can reach their full potential without attention to mental game development."

Learn how to support your child when deciding to play up a level in competition!