FREE GUIDE FOR YOUTH ATHLETES, PARENTS & COACHES
Perform Under Pressure Like the Pros
A simple field guide to helping young athletes handle big moments without losing the joy of sport.
Big games feel heavier than they should.
Kids feel it. Parents feel it. Coaches feel it.
This short guide shows you how to turn pressure into something useful — not something that shuts an athlete down. It’s practical, science-backed, and written for real families and teams, not pro labs.
The Complete Guide to Performing Under Pressure
Written by Alex Auerbach, Ph.D
Sport psychologist & performance coach to elite and pro athletes.
Inside the guide, you’ll learn:
The 3 types of pressure young athletes face — and what to do in each case
How to set up a season so pressure doesn’t build into burnout
Simple ways to prepare mind and body before big games or races
How to refocus on what you can control when things get chaotic
A “clutch checklist” athletes can use to settle nerves and stay ready
Stories and examples pulled from work with top performers, translated for youth sports
This guide is built for:
Athletes who feel nerves, overthinking, or tightness in big moments
Parents who want to support without adding more pressure
Coaches who want language and tools to talk about pressure in a healthy way
Anyone who cares about a kid who competes and wants sport to stay fun and sustainable
What makes this guide different:
It’s grounded in sport psychology research, but written in plain language
It focuses on small, repeatable habits, not motivational slogans
It treats pressure as a trainable skill, not a personality trait
You’ll walk away with specific actions to try in your next practice or game
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