Challenging behavior is extremely common in sports, from little league and town soccer fields to professional arenas. When it comes to kids and sports, it can be especially hard to balance fear, disappointment, pressure, and other strong feelings with a sense of fair play, healthy developmental experiences, internal motivation, and participation.

Think:Kids and a panel of special guests held a conversation featuring practical strategies to handle behavior in youth athletics that can help young people cope with adversity and even heal from trauma. The panel answered questions from the audience on how to support kids in being a good sport, not giving up, dealing with stress and anxiety, bullying, and many others.