Ep 44: Digital Discipline - Reclaiming our kid's BRAINS, with Larissa Mills KidFirst Sports
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Our kids spend 18,000 hours on their phone by age 16.
In episode 44 of the KidFirst Sports Podcast, host Coach Dave Vassilaros discusses the impact of technology on the performance and development of young athletes with guest Larissa Mills, founder of the Mental Game Academy.
They explore how excessive phone use can affect athletes' focus, self-belief, and resilience, drawing on Mills' experience in coaching and cognitive science.
The conversation covers practical advice for parents and coaches on fostering a healthier balance between technology use and real-world connections to improve athletes' mental health, confidence, and performance.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidfirstsports/support
Our kids spend 18,000 hours on their phone by age 16.
In episode 44 of the KidFirst Sports Podcast, host Coach Dave Vassilaros discusses the impact of technology on the performance and development of young athletes with guest Larissa Mills, founder of the Mental Game Academy.
They explore how excessive phone use can affect athletes' focus, self-belief, and resilience, drawing on Mills' experience in coaching and cognitive science.
The conversation covers practical advice for parents and coaches on fostering a healthier balance between technology use and real-world connections to improve athletes' mental health, confidence, and performance.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kidfirstsports/support
38 min