How do Long Games Impact your Performance? More than physical factors, mental factors affect the outcome of close games. Back-and-forth games are often a game of attrition or who can wear down their opponent. Some athletes feel more comfortable during close competitions than other athletes. For example, some basketball players are better able to focus when the lead … Sport Psychology Article…
Belief, Confidence, and Accomplishment When you believe you can achieve a goal, you build confidence to go after that goal. When you have unshakeable confidence, you are more resilient, overcome obstacles and increase the likelihood of accomplishing your goal. The relationship between belief, confidence, and accomplishment is cyclical. Belief sets the cycle in motion, but what creates belief? … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader playing in the flow all the time. Here’s the question of the week: WILLIAM: “I think to play well, I have to be in flow. But I can’t seem to enter flow at will. How do I always enter into the flow for every time I compete?” Listen … Sport Psychology Article…
What do you do After a Loss? It’s probably a question you haven’t given much thought. Often after a loss, athletes allow their emotions to take over. The more invested you are in a competition, the more intense feelings you experience. For example, losing a playoff game MIGHT generate much more intense and negative feelings. Failing to drop … Sport Psychology Article…
Are you a Starter Who Worries about being Replaced? Maybe you can relate to the following… You strive to be the best you can to earn a starting role. You feel proud of your improvement and accomplishment. Your hard work in practice has paid off, and you proved yourself to your teammates and coaches. However, an up-and-coming teammate … Sport Psychology Article…
Every Athlete Makes Mistakes How do you deal with mistakes during a competition? Do you quickly refocus on your game, or do you dwell on mistakes for too long? Why focusing on mistakes interferes with athletic performance: When you fail to refocus after a mistake, you give your opponents a significant mental edge. How to counter mistakes: In … Sport Psychology Article…