Do You Make Comparisons to Other Athletes? Do you (or your athletes) make comparisons to other athletes that might be bigger, stronger, or more talented than you? Do you worry when your opponents have more wins or a better record? One athlete wrote, “I focus too much on other competitors instead of myself. I start to doubt myself … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a ice hockey player improve his self-confidence. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes let go of high expectations and perform with confidence. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “I play travel AAA ice hockey. I have been the leading goal scorer on my team for the entire season. But for … Sport Psychology Article…
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…
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…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a boxer improve his confidence with his self-talk. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes boost their confidence and tust to perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “One of my boxing students is struggling. If someone has anxiety, very low self- confidence, no trust … Sport Psychology Article…
How can Other People Influence your Mental Game? An athlete’s mental game can be heavily influenced by the behavior of parents and coaches. That’s why I prefer to work very closely with my students’ parents and, when I can, coaches. A case in point: I received an email from a parent after her daughter completed “The Confident Athlete” … Sport Psychology Article…