Yelena Gidenko, PhDWhy do mistakes matter in swimming? Learn how challenge, feedback, and one clear adjustment can help swimmers turn a hard practice or race into useful information.
Yelena Gidenko, PhDYour swimmer is training more than technique. See how swimming also shapes attention, recovery, resilience, and emotional responses, and what sports parents can practice alongside them.
Yelena Gidenko, PhDSports drinks can be useful, but your athlete doesn’t need one for every practice. Learn what to look for on the label, when sugar and electrolytes serve a purpose, what the research says about food dyes, and why energy drinks belong in a different c
Yelena Gidenko, PhDYour teen athlete needs challenge, but too much pressure can shift their attention from performing to worrying about disappointing you. Learn how to find the sweet spot between support, challenge, and unnecessary pressure.
Yelena Gidenko, PhDMental training can help competitive athletes handle pressure, improve focus, and prepare for competition. Try these three practical brain training skills with your athlete this week.
Yelena Gidenko, PhDDoes paying your child for wins or faster times actually help? Learn what neuroscience says about bribing vs. rewarding young athletes and lasting motivation.