Don’t Wait To Set the Tone What is your mindset at the start of a competition? Do you tend to play cautiously at the beginning of a game or come out of the gates swinging? When you try to ease into a competition, two things generally happen: 1. You find yourself behind early in the competition. A slow … Sport Psychology Article…
Are you or your athlete playing too safe in games? This week, Dr. Cohn answers a questions from a sports parent who’s athlete is playing to safe or passively in games. This can often be an issue for athletes with fear of failure. Watch this video below to learn how to play your game with out fear of … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you Feel Demoralized After a Bad Game? It’s one thing to have a bad game, but a disastrous game can be mentally deflating. Even worse are consecutive horrible games. When you have back-to-back disastrous performances, those are the times you want to call it quits. For instance, how would you feel if you were a gymnast who … Sport Psychology Article…
Teamwork, Confidence, and Team Success What is the main ingredient in team success? Just as individual success requires confidence, team success revolves around team confidence. Team confidence is comprised of each player believing that the team has the necessary skills to accomplish their goals, such as winning a tournament, beating a rival, or making the playoffs. High team … Sport Psychology Article…
In this video, you learn sports psychology strategies to take your practice game to competition Do you play more tentatively in matches compared to practice? Watch this video to learn how to play your “normal” game when you go from practice to matches? Video on Taking Practice Game to Competition Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology … Sport Psychology Article…
Confidence Can be a Game Changer if You Master It What gives you the biggest boost of confidence? Knowing what fuels your confidence is essential so you can refill your confidence tank or keep it high… Confidence can go up and down for athletes. You probably have experienced several times through your athletic career where your confidence stores … Sport Psychology Article…