Psychological Perspectives in Youth Sports

Originally published in 1978, Psychological Perspectives in Youth Sports came out of symposium designed to foster communication in the field of sport psychology, which was fragmented at the time. The presentations departed from previous youth sport symposia in that they were all data based and this volume includes papers selected from those reports. The book represents an early example of research into the psychological effects of sport and competition on children and adolescents, including those with disabilities. Today it can be read in its historical context.

This book is a re-issue originally published in 1978. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

Frank L 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 25 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 was the recipient of AASP’s 2002 Distinguished Professional Practice Award.

Ronald E. Smith