Organizational Psychology - Youth Sports & The Nuclear Wasteland Of Toxic Culture

Oct 12

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Ben Foodman is a licensed psychotherapist & performance specialist. He owns his private practice located in Charlotte North Carolina where he specializes in working with athletes to help them overcome mental blocks (the yips), PTSD, ADD / ADHD and achieve flow states through the techniques of Brainspotting & Neurofeedback. If you are interested in services, use the link here! Enjoy the article below!

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Youth Sports & The Nuclear Wasteland Of Toxic Culture

Whether you are a coach, parent or athlete, many people tend to have negative memories about their time in youth sports. This is because the majority of youth sport organizations do not have strategies developed by sport psychologists for how to develop a positive culture. Ibex Tactics recently wrote about how these organizations should use culture development strategies to improve their outcomes. Use the button below to read more about strategies leaders in these organizations can use to get their athletes on the right track!

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Organizational Psychology - Youth Sports & The Nuclear Wasteland Of Toxic Culture

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Youth Sports & The Nuclear Wasteland Of Toxic Culture

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