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Dr. Richard Stratton

Richard Stratton, Ph.D. has been the motor learning and sport psychology specialist at Virginia Tech since 1977. His primary interests are the developmental aspects of information processing and motivation and stress in youth sport participants. He has also conducted research on mental toughness, motivation systems, stress, and mood states in collegiate athletes.

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How exactly does a parent approach their child's coach? Dr. Richard K. Stratton is here to help. View his helpful tips in Weplay's ParentHood hub.
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    August 3 2009
    Most volunteer youth sport coaches are coaching a team because their children are participating on that team. This, of course, creates the potential for problems. Read More »

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