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Alysa Liu's unstoppable mindset: How to raise athletes with carefree confidence
She got the gold, but she did it her own way. It wasn't just how Alysa Liu skated during the recent Milan Cortina Olympics, but the way she carried herself off-ice. There was a levity and a carefree confidence she portrayed in interviews and appearances that caught the attention of viewers and the sports industry. Now parents are asking: how can I raise that kind of athlete? The one who is disciplined and skilled, but still loves their sport and understands how it fits into real life? Sports Psychologist Tom Golightly shared a specific messages for parents, coaches and the parents of teammates with the hope that collectively we can help foster this kind of confidence in our kids.
