Mental Toughness in Sports

Do You Crumble Under Pressure In Sports?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who feels tense and nervous under extreme pressure when competing. This causes her performance to suffer. Learn how to excel under pressure in sports! Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance … Sport Psychology Article…

Athletes Who Excel In Practice But Not Competition

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who says he has the skills but does not perform up to his ability in competition. Learn how to take your practice game to competition! Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness Under Pressure in Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

Dr. Cohn interviews Sommer Christie, BSc MHK, who is a certified Mental Performance Consultant and professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. Christie works with multiple athletes/performers competing at different levels, including canoe/kayak paddlers, equestrian riders, curlers, figure skaters, musicians, and rugby players. Dr. Cohn and Sommer discuss how to stay focused under the stress of sports. … Sport Psychology Article…

Overcoming Adversity and Mental Game Challenges in Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, interviews Chris DePiero. Chris DePiero is the current head coach and general manager of the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League. Dr. Cohn and Chris DePiero talk about overcoming adversity in sports. They discuss ways athletes can learn important life lessons from the … Sport Psychology Article…

Can You “Enjoy” the Pain and Suffering of Competition?

Long Competitions

Do you Have the Mental Stamina to Fight to the End? Is your fitness strong enough to endure a five-hour battle so that you don’t lose your mental focus? Are you mentally able to push past the physical pain when your body is telling you it’s out of gas? I loved the feeling of a close, hard-fought competition … Sport Psychology Article…

Loss of Confidence After Switching Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who recently switched from Rugby to American Football. Suddenly he has lost confidence and is afraid to fail. Learn how to perform with confidence when switching sports, playing in a new position, or learning a new technique! Listen … Sport Psychology Article…