Meet WISDOM Coaches who are bringing Mindset Training and Life Coaching to Athletes…
Next to parents and teachers, sports coaches have some of the biggest influence on children’s lives because they not only teach athletic skills, but also they teach life skills as well.
Almost anyone who has coached athletes has seen that attitude and ability are NOT the same thing, and that a great attitude can often trump ability when it comes to performance.
It’s not uncommon to see kids with a lot of raw talent not achieve their goals, and kids with little raw talent – but a lot of drive – become superstars.
Sports coaches who are certified in mindset coaching are specially trained to teach mindset skills for confidence, resilience, respect, and success, so that kids can thrive in all areas of life.
“Just like a basketball coach helps children develop the skills, confidence and ability to thrive on the basketball court, a life coach for kids helps children develop the skills confidence and ability to thrive in life.”
Deanna Thompson
Basketball Trainer and WISDOM Coach
South Carolina – USA
Traci Nelson-Johnson
Pediatric Chiropractor, Mom and WISDOM Coach®
USA
Whether a child is gearing up for tryouts or already participating in their preferred activity, extracurricular activities can cause stress for our children, and Traci saw this first hand.
As a chiropractor with pediatric patients, Traci was alarmed when she started seeing patients, who were athletes and dancers, becoming physically sick from the stress of their activities.
She was determined to find a way to help.
As soon as she discovered “life coaching for kids”, Traci immediately knew this work was for athletes and dancers.
Now Traci coaches child athletes, dancers, and even pageant contestants across the USA – in person and online – helping them learn how to manage their mindset, so that they can manage their emotions and improve their performance.
Read Traci’s full interview with videos – Mindset Coaching for Young Athletes and Dancers
And because every parent has been in the car with a child who is crying after practice, Traci has created a free download on what to say and what not to say. It’s called Car Ride Conversations – https://powermindsetcoaching.com/car-convo
Jody Cable
Former Soccer Coach and WISDOM Coach®
British Columbia, Canada
“It’s probably the most rewarding thing I’ve done (WISDOM Coaching). I’ve coached kids as a soccer coach and you see them smile and get that skill and you feel like you’re doing something good for these kids and as a whole the family.“
Judy Nieuwenhuizen
Sports Mindset Coach, Equestrian Mindset Coach and WISDOM Coach®
Australia
I’m a kids/teen Wisdom, Life, Sports and Equine Mindset coach and love to teach kids how to use the power of their minds to achieve maximum results in their chosen field of sport, no matter what level they are currently playing at.
I teach athletes how to show up and how to play Full Out!. I help them build a stronger, more confident, resilient and focused Sports Mindset by teaching them how to prepare and condition their minds for sporting events, so that they can achieve maximum results.
I’ve coached Beginner, Junior League and Elite State and National Level Athletes and Equestrians. I am also honoured to have been invited to be a guest specialist Motivational Speaker and Mindset Coach at various Sporting and Equestrian events.
I love to coach, mentor, inspire and motivate young athletes so that they’re able to reach their fullest potential and I love celebrating all their wins and achievements with them along the way.
I love incorporating the amazing Adventure in Wisdoms Program into my Sports coaching sessions and it’s wonderful how kids connect with it.
I offer in-person and online Private and Group coaching sessions and workshops. www.inspiredlifecoaching4kids.
Cindy Dugger
Former Volleyball Coach and WISDOM Coach
Alabama – USA
I coached volleyball for 7 years for middle school and high school teams in the Memphis, Tennessee area. I also coached at a local, competitive volleyball club.
I became a life coach for kids because children and teens, now more than ever, need help with mindset. They need adults to encourage them, support them, and teach them to train their minds.
I usedmindset skills training with my teams. This helps each player to visualize great plays, focus on making great plays, and on being able to handle mistakes and disappointments. This is crucial in competition. They also learn to be supportive of each other. This is crucial in teamwork.
Example: We spent the first half of a practice on mindset. I had the players pair up with a partner, and I gave them a piece of paper with about 20 negative things that athletes, especially volleyball players, say to themselves. I set a timer and had them work as quickly as they could to rephrase each statement into a positive statement that was affirming or visualized success.
Be a Coach
If you feel a calling to help kids, learn more about becoming a certified WISDOM Coach by watching the overview.
Our proven STORY Coaching process, stories and activities guide you step-by-step with teaching mindset skills to kids.
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