Baseball: A Self-Esteem Destroying Sport for Kids?

Building Confidence in Young Athletes1 by Lisa E. Cohn

May 4, 202200:22:21Education

Baseball can be a "self-esteem destroying sport" because mistakes are a big part of the game, says Josh Thole, former catcher for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. But parents can help ensure the sport doesn't hur...

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