Mental Game Audio Podcasts

Avoid Making Comparisons to Other Competitors

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to stop making comparisons to others athletes and paying too much attention to their score as this can hurt confidence and lead to self-intimidation. Here’s the question of the week: RACHEL: “How do I ignore the other contestants score when they announce it on the loudspeaker. … Sport Psychology Article…

Annoying Sports Parents Who Yell from the Sideline

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how sports parents can be annoying to other parents watching their kids play. Here’s the question of the week: COACH LESLIE: “What do you do when you have a parent on the sideline that is constantly yelling to the kids on the field to pass the ball, … Sport Psychology Article…

Why Tell Someone They Have the Yips?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about telling others they might have the yips? It’s not a dirty five letter word. JOHN: “Why tell someone they have the yips? Doesn’t this make things worse when you label the person as having a problem?” Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills … Sport Psychology Article…

Helping Soccer Players Who are Self-Critical

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents on how to address the self-critical mindset of their daughter when receiving feedback from her coach. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: EVAN: “My daughter is a 14-year-old soccer player with a lot of natural ability. But I think that she struggles with her mental … Sport Psychology Article…