Empowering Athletes, Coaches, Teams, and Parents Through Mindset Coaching
As the proud father of eleven-year-old twins—a boy and a girl—I am deeply immersed in family life and sports. Serving as the basketball coach for both teams, I have this unique opportunity to learn from both perspectives, gaining insights into their challenges and how we, as parents and coaches, can hurt or help their confidence.
My passion lies in mentoring and empowering young minds, equipping them with the mental skills necessary to navigate life's challenges. Whether preparing for a test, delivering a speech, honing social skills, or excelling in sports, I am committed to helping our youth keep their minds and bodies in sync, especially under stress.
The goal is to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can confidently face whatever life throws their way. It's a journey of growth, resilience, and the harmonious union of mind and body.
My specialized mindset coaching is tailored to empower you with the tools and strategies to support your child's journey in life and sports positively.
🌟 Cultivate a positive and empowering mindset, fostering resilience and determination in both you and your young athlete.
🌟 Enhance communication skills to provide the right encouragement and support.
🌟 Develop strategies for managing confidence during pressure and setbacks and balancing the demands of life, academics and sports.
Book an introductory call now! I empower parents with practical strategies and techniques to model and cultivate a positive mindset in their kids so they can become more confident and resilient in life and sports. Coach Scott Papek
There are many ways in which parents can inadvertently hurt or help their kids' confidence. Here are a few examples:
Criticizing instead of providing constructive feedback: While it's important for parents to help their children improve, criticism without offering specific, constructive feedback can be damaging. Children may interpret this type of feedback as a reflection of their worth as a person, which can lead to a lack of confidence.
Comparing children to others: When parents compare their children to others, they are sending the message that their child is not good enough. This can damage their child's self-esteem and confidence.
Overprotecting or controlling: Parents who are overly protective or controlling can prevent their children from developing the skills they need to become confident and independent. If children are constantly shielded from failure or don't have the opportunity to make their own choices and decisions, they may struggle with self-confidence.
Ignoring or dismissing their feelings: When parents dismiss or ignore their children's feelings, it can make them feel like their emotions don't matter. This can lead to a lack of confidence in expressing themselves and making decisions.
Setting unrealistic expectations: When parents set unrealistic expectations for their children, it can create a feeling of constant pressure to succeed. This pressure can lead to anxiety, stress, and a lack of confidence.
It's important for parents to be mindful of how their words and actions may be affecting their children's confidence. Providing constructive feedback, encouraging independence, and showing support for their feelings and decisions can help to build a strong foundation of self-confidence in children. It’s also important to remember to model the behaviors we want for our kids.