Mental Performance Articles

Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports

Mental Game Lessons from John Wooden

Basketball Confidence

What’s the Most Important Skills for Athletes to Possess? Anthony Robbins sent me an interview he did with the legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who recently passed away at age 99. This was one of the best interviews Wooden gave, according to Robbins. Today, I want to share with you something that Wooden said that I think is profound… … Sport Psychology Article…

Sport Psychology Podcast: Trust Your Technique

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a volleyball player who has lost her serve.  Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “My 10 yr old daughter is a great volleyball player but has somehow “lost” her serve. Midway through last season she developed “odd” mechanics and … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Podcast: Free Up Your Putter in Competition

Golf Psychology Podcast

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. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, helps a golfer putt more freely in competition. *Download The … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Take Your Practice Game to Competition

Confident Mindset

Do You Free up in Competition? The number one reason athletes, coaches, and parents contact me is when their athletes can’t take their practice game to competition. Do you look like a star in practice, but choke up in competition? Does your performance feel tight, controlled, or lack of freedom when you compete? Many hard-working athletes who get … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Podcast: Focus on Success

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player who makes mental mistakes in competition.  Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes trust in their abilities and perform with confidence. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “I recently walked on to my college basketball team. I put in so much time and effort, yet in … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Podcast: Positive Celebrations and Your Mental Game

Golf Psychology Podcast

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. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about positive celebrations … Sport Psychology Article…