The Power of a High Five in Youth Sports

Building Confidence in Young Athletes1 by Lisa E. Cohn

Dec 8, 202100:30:53Education

High-fiving young athletes while staying silent is a powerful way to get kids excited about their sport, says Jarrett Robertson, a former pro hockey player and author of "Make it a Great Day: How to Feel Awesome So That...

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