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Frank L. Smoll Ph.D.

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Frank Smoll, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington. His research focused on coaching behaviors in youth sports and on the psychological effects of competition on children and adolescents. He published more than 145 scientific articles and book chapters, and he is author/co-author of 23 books and manuals on children’s athletics. Professor Smoll is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and the National Academy of Kinesiology. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (inactive) and was the recipient of AASP’s Distinguished Professional Practice Award. Dr. Smoll conducted more than 575 coaching clinics and workshops for parents of young athletes.

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Teaching Sport Skills Effectively

“There is nothing mysterious about developing a good team, because coaching is nothing more than teaching.” —John McKay, College Football Hall of Fame coach

“There is nothing mysterious about developing a good team, because coaching is nothing more than teaching.” —John McKay, College Football Hall of Fame coach

Revisiting the Frustrated Jock Syndrome

Parents who over-identify with their child’s performance can harm the young athlete.

Parents who over-identify with their child’s performance can harm the young athlete.

Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports: Confrontations

When you're confronted by someone, you have the same objective as you do when you initiate a confrontation — to get the other person to examine their actions.

When you're confronted by someone, you have the same objective as you do when you initiate a confrontation — to get the other person to examine their actions.

Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports

Part 1: Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of all relationships. But it’s not the conflict that’s the villain; it’s the way people deal with it.

Part 1: Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of all relationships. But it’s not the conflict that’s the villain; it’s the way people deal with it.

Misbehaving Parents Can Ruin Youth Sports

“There is nothing more influential in a child’s life than the moral power of quiet example. Children must see adults take morality seriously.”

“There is nothing more influential in a child’s life than the moral power of quiet example. Children must see adults take morality seriously.”

How to Fuel an Athlete’s Competitive Machine

The psychological effects of a pregame meal should not be minimized. How can coaches and parents exploit the impact of food and eating together?

The psychological effects of a pregame meal should not be minimized. How can coaches and parents exploit the impact of food and eating together?