Managing Fear - What do you do?
Fear is a common hurdle in any sport. Most athletes face it at least once in their athletic careers. Coaches face the frustration of fear in their athletes. Often fear can lead to an athlete quitting a sport they love. How we approach fear can determine the outcome. First I will tell you that you can not yell someone out of their fears. Yelling only increases the likelihood the fear will continue and skills will continue to be lost. A gymnast who is afraid to let go of the ba