Sport Psychology Podcasts

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…

Overcoming Pressure and Anxiety in Matches

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a tennis player who loses against opponents who he thinks he can beat easily, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: ROGER: “I have anxiety, pressure before my matches. I lost to a player whom I could have defeated easily. He just hit the shots slowly and not deep. I know how to … Sport Psychology Article…

What Does it Mean to Give Full Effort in Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: NICK: “I feel that some young athletes think they are “trying hard” but have no clue about what trying hard actually feels like. My son plays hockey and has earned a … Sport Psychology Article…

Managing Your Emotions When Adversity Hits

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In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who is struggling to compose himself during difficult times of the game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers from Zed who had to say this about his game: ZED: “How do I control my emotions when I play. If something doesn’t go my way, I lose my head. How … Sport Psychology Article…