Dr. Jeremiah Stokes on the topic of mental health in youth sports

Summary

Dr. Jeremiah Stokes, a licensed therapist and mental health counselor, discusses the importance of mental health in youth sports and the role of parents in supporting their children. He emphasizes the need for parents to examine their own motivations for involving their children in sports and to set healthy boundaries. Dr. Stokes also highlights the impact of sports specialization on children and the importance of allowing them to have a balanced life. He suggests that parents consider seeking the help of a mental coach for their child around middle school age to address both athletic performance and overall psychological well-being.

 

You can find Dr. Stokes at https://www.stokescounselingandconsulting.com/

 

Keywords

youth sports, mental health, parents, boundaries, sports specialization, balanced life, mental coach

 

Takeaways

• Parents should examine their motivations for involving their children in sports and set healthy boundaries.
• Allowing children to have a balanced life outside of sports is important for their overall well-being.
• Consider seeking the help of a mental coach for your child around middle school age to address both athletic performance and overall psychological well-being.

Titles

• The Importance of Mental Health in Youth Sports
• The Impact of Sports Specialization on Children

Sound Bites

• "Parents need to learn boundaries."
• "Let them have other parts to their life."
• "Start working with a mental coach around middle school age."

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Diversifying the Podcast

03:21Working with Families and Athletes

06:25Parental Behavior at Youth Sports Games

09:47Understanding Parents' Motives and Healthy Reasons

14:17Avoiding Overemphasis on Sports

23:03Starting Mental Coaching in Middle School

26:09Sports Trivia: Golfer with the Third Most Major Championships

28:02The class athlete outro music.mp3