Dealing With Perfectionist Young Athletes Do you have a young perfectionist golfer that has trouble dealing with mistakes and wants to do everything themselves? Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the Golfer’s Mental Edge CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Preparation to Get in The Zone “In the zone” is a term that describes that can’t miss feeling. Figure skaters in the zone feel like they can repeatedly nail their routines and stick their landings. Unfortunately, many skaters are fear-ridden and anxious as they take the ice. A young figure skater once opened up about her experiences … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stay Focused During Competition In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Judith who wants to know how she can overcome external distractions during competition. Judith said:“I’m distracted during league play… Loud talking, people moving in my line of sight, loud music, all those things. I don’t like it because it … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Preparation For Peak Performance Success all comes down to mindset: What direction is your mindset leading you? If you aren’t moving closer to your goals, maybe it’s time to take a closer look at your habits. Villanova’s Men’s basketball team is the defending NCAA national champion and every collegiate basketball team will seek to dethrone the Wildcats. … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Have The Full Swing Yips? Do you think you have the full swing yips and you stand over the ball for so long that you can’t take it back as if you are frozen? Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the Golfer’s Mental Edge CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how … Sport Psychology Article…
Pro Athletes Who View Pressure as A Privilege What if I said that you cannot perform your best without pressure? It’s pressure that challenges your ability and forces you to work hard and dig a little deeper to get more out of your potential. You might have very high talent, but your performance will consistently be under par … Sport Psychology Article…