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Jock Talk

Giving Teen Athletes the Edge

By Kimberley O'Quinn

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  • Find out whether the company is willing to work with your child's coaching staff to integrate their existing training regimen into the new program. Trainers at cross-paths will only lead to more stress on your child.
  • Ask for proven results. Has this company helped athletes secure scholarships, championships or titles?
  • Ask the company for a list of former athletes with whom you can ask questions to determine if they can back up claims of success.
  • Make sure that the company's trainers have a sports background and that their motivation style is based on positive reinforcement.
  • If you feel pressured to sign a long-term contract, walk away. Companies with over-the-top sales tactics are focused on their bottom line versus helping your son or daughter better their performance.

    • Parents and experts agree that becoming a better athlete often leads to a higher confidence level – both on and off the field. When kids feel good about themselves, they are more resistant to peer pressure, perform better academically and generally have a better outlook on life.

    DeKalb hopes the same for her daughters. "One of my co-workers was a college softball player," she says. "Everyday she demonstrates that same discipline, focus, performance under pressure and ability to juggle several projects without getting flustered that my girls are learning through the sport today. So I know that the skills they are learning through softball lessons will also translate to the rest of their lives."


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