In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player who puts pressure on himself to perform. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform without expectations and tension in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question:
“I play pro basketball in Europe and after two games have not played well. I am feeling so tight and anxious to perform well. I feel so much pressure on myself to meet expectations for the team and myself. I want to show others I was worth the investment. I worry about the next game. How do I relax and have fun?”
In this Podcast, Dr. Cohn gives the top mental game strategies to perform without expectations. Athletes tend to tighten up and underperform when they place high expectations on their performance. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to perform with confidence.
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