Resilience and Problem Solving

Athletes aged 7 to 18 who want practical support with setbacks, changing plans, disappointment and everyday problems in sport, school and life.

Written directly to the athlete and suitable across sports. Younger readers will benefit from reading with a parent, carer or coach. Older athletes can use the questions more independently, adapting them to their experience and circumstances.

64 focused sections organised into 19 chapters, with a front cover, contents, top tips and closing message.

Understanding setbacks, facts and assumptions, disappointment, defining problems, exploring solutions, testing adjustments, change, uncertainty, comparison, support, wellbeing and fair reflection.

Practical examples, reflection questions and useful takeaways connect learning in sport with everyday situations at school, at home and with others.

Describe a problem clearly before deciding how to respond.

Separate what you can influence from what is outside your control.

Explore possible solutions and test a manageable next step.

Learn from an attempt without judging your whole ability by it.

Recognise when rest, a different approach or trusted support is needed.

Resilience and Problem Solving is part of the Sports Progression Hub Life Skills Through Sport collection. It can be used on its own, a section at a time, to support conversations and practical changes in everyday life.

The collection also includes Discipline and Responsibility, Communication and Teamwork, Independence and Leadership. Each guide explores a different part of growing through sport, with room for individual needs, changing circumstances and appropriate adult support.