Girls in Sports Grapple with Identity, Confidence Issues

Research shows that girls' identities can get too wrapped up in sports, said Marlene Holmes, a mental health advocate, sports social worker and regional director at Netball America. Girls also grapple with low self-confidence and challenges visualizing themselves as being successful and leaders in their community. The Netball American program teaches middle school girls and boys netball as a vehicle for improving their communication and teamwork skills and boosting their self confidence. Send podcast ideas to https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/contact-ultimate-sports-parent/ Subscribe to the Ultimate Sports Parent podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-confidence-in-young-athletes/id1602758597 Visit our blog: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/