Does Performance Change Based on your Opponent? Do you prepare or train differently when you are the underdog as opposed to being the one favored to win? Many athletes or athletic teams prepare and play to the level of their competition. The problem with inconsistent preparation is that it leads to inconsistent performance. When you take an opponent … Sport Psychology Article…
Be the Team that Catches the League by Surprise What are the makings of a “Cinderella” story? In sports, we hear inspiring stories of Cinderella teams upsetting highly-ranked teams or advancing deep in tournaments. Teams that become Cinderella stories have the mindset that they will battle until the end, no matter who they are playing, where they are … Sport Psychology Article…
When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling you how good you can be at sports, but you are not meeting those expectations? Watch this video to learn how to deal with pressure from others: Video on Expectations Leading to Increased Pressure Related … 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…
The Most Overlooked Aspect of being an Athlete You can probably come up with a list of possibilities: No doubt that many of these aspects can improve athletic performance. However, athletes most often neglect themselves or their mental well-being. In recent years, the news has brought to the forefront many athletes who have come forth to talk about … 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…