{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Sports Kids Can Build Confidence Under Pressure","description":"Andy Whittier knows how to cope with pressure. He transitioned from playing college football to representing the U.S. in the skeleton sport, a solo, head-first sled race down an icy track at speeds of up to 89 mph.&amp;nbsp; At first, it was terrifying, he said. But with constant practice, he started making some \u201cgood, fast clean runs\u201d and building confidence. Athletes can build confidence gradually through experience, discipline and stacking small wins over time. Repetition and practice are key, he said. Send episode ideas to LisaEllenCohn1@gmail.com Subscribe to this podcast on  Apple Podcasts. Learn more about host and writer Lisa Cohn at LisaECohn.com Visit Andy Whittier at AndyWhittier.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Building Confidence in Young Athletes","author_url":"http:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38918335\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38918335"}