Hidden disabilities (HD) are those disabilities not readily apparent to the naked eye including specific learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, emotional behavioral disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and speech or language disabilities. Young athletes with HD may have difficulty listening to and following instructions, exhibit impulsivity, have difficulty taking turns, and talk excessively. These behaviors often lead to frustration within the sport setting as coaches may mistakenly label these athletes as unmotivated, lazy, oppositional, or defiant and as a result develop negative attitudes toward them. However, if given the chance for positive experiences within youth sports, athletes with HD may reap rewards such as improved self-esteem, self-efficacy, peer acceptance, and social acceptance. Such a positive experience can be created through the use of research-validated strategies and instructional methods. This article describes strategies which represent effective coaching practices and will benefit all athletes.