The Confident Sports Kid In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about sports confidence and parenting advice. Are you unsure as a parent how to identify when your kid needs mental training or are lacking in confidence when they compete? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You A Gamer? Are you a gamer and raise your performance in the “big” game? Why is it that some teams play great all season long but can’t seem to pull out a victory when it matters most? Most teams fail to win the big game because of expectation and pressure… You tell yourself, “This is the … Sport Psychology Article…
The Composed Athlete In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about staying calm and composed in competition. Do you tend to get upset and frustrated with teammates when your teammates make a mistake? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How can you help your athletes have a … Sport Psychology Article…
Focusing During Game Time Focusing is an important mental game skill, but it’s hard to maintain focus over a long period of time. So many distractions can invade your mind during a long competition such as fatigue, starting off the competition poorly, your opponent’s level of performance, etc. How many times has your focus wandered off during a … Sport Psychology Article…
The Relaxed Athlete In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about 5 mental strategies of a pregame routine. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Do you have a pregame routine that helps you … Sport Psychology Article…
What Does it Take to Win? Most athletes and spectators assume the most talented team or athletes should always win. Maybe they should, but that’s not always the case. Even is your team is superior, results are not a foregone conclusion… Often, the mentally tough team wins out. I’m sure you played a superior opponent, but pulled off … Sport Psychology Article…