Mental Toughness

Staying Mental Tough in the Face of Bullies

This program is really two programs in one. One part of the program helps parents and coaches teach kids to cope with bullying, and the other part teaches young athletes–ages 8 to 16–how to stay confident, focused and composed in the face of bullies so they can stay in sports and enjoy sports more. Program comes with four … Sport Psychology Article…

Get Inside the Minds of Athletes – Mental Game of Football

Peak Sports Video of The Week

The Psychology of Football With Cortez Hankton Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn at Peaksports Network interviews 7-year NFL veteran Cortez Hankton on the psychology of football. In this short Peaksports video, Dr. Cohn and Hankton discuss the advantages and disadvantages for fear of failure in his career. For more sports psychology interviews, videos, and articles, visit Peaksports Online … Sport Psychology Article…

Melanie Oudin’s Secret Weapon: Mental Toughness

Tennis Mindset

Melanie Oudin And Mental Toughness Is 17-year-old Melanie Oudin the real deal? Most experts, such as Brad Gilbert think so. Read on to discover her biggest weapon… If you have seen Melanie Oudin’s remarkable 3-set wins, you have witnessed her big-time comebacks against top players in the world. How is she’s pulling out those matches come-from-behind victories? Is … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Myths: Are Athletes Weak If They Resort To Mental Training?

Mental Training

How is Mental Training For Athletes Viewed? Are you or your players afraid other athletes will see you as weak if you have to do mental training or work with a sports psychologist? Still today, athletes buy into myths about sports psychology, which prevent them from embracing the benefits of mental training. I recently received an email from … Sport Psychology Article…

3 Must-Have Keys to Success in Sports (or anything)

Mental Training

The Keys to Success in Sports What are three (must have) keys to success in sports? (1) Good instruction, (2) Practice and repetition, and (3) Trust in your skills. Allow me to explain… I was prompted to write this email after I received an interesting note from a baseball parent. He’s worried that his son can’t remember his … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Play Well When You Feel Uncomfortable

Perfectionism

Are You a Perfectionist? Does your performance suffer when you’re not “on,” you feel uncomfortable, or don’t have your “A” game that day? Do you struggle with staying determined and grinding out the competition if your game is off or the competition is too strong? At an extreme level, I work with perfectionists that have trouble staying composed … Sport Psychology Article…