Confidence is an athlete's best friend. It is the most important factor determining whether she feels like a success or failure. As a parent, you want to do everything you can to develop your daughter's confidence in soccer. This confidence will likely spill into other aspects of your child's life. Doubt is the opposite of confidece. If your child maintains doubts prior to or during performance, this suggests low self-confidence.

Confidence is an athlete's belief in her ability to perform. Some kids build their confidence by being naturally talented. They are very lucky. Others derive confidence from practicing and mastering skills. Here are some factors that help young athletes feel confident:

• Having supportive parents and friends
• Attending Practices
• Performing well in practice
• Having access to good coaches
• Having access to good equipment
• Being fit

Fortunately you are a member of the Gotham Girls Futbol Club where we strive to empower your daughter at every stage of the game. We have licensed, professional coaches who believe in your daughter's ability to reach her goals using soccer.

This information was taken from The Ultimate Sports Parent by www.peaksports.com. Please visit this site for more valuable information on ways you can foster your daughter's confidence.