Staying Mentally Tough When Facing Adversity Most athletes pay no attention to purposefully training their minds. Instead, these athletes leave their mental response to chance. You want to consistently train your brain by sending yourself positive messages. If you are not actively training your brain, you passively train your brain. That is, whatever messages pop up in your … Sport Psychology Article…
Mindset for Tough Conditions Do your sports kids complain about not getting enough playing time? Successful athletes often make sacrifices. Yet, one of the most challenging sacrifices for some athletes is accepting their role on the team. Players’ roles can frequently change due to injuries, roster shake-ups, changes in playing style, coach preferences, or a new team members’ … Sport Psychology Article…
Formula for Mental Toughness What is the source of mental toughness? Is mental toughness something you are born with, or can it be developed? If you think mental toughness is just a personality trait, you believe you either have it or don’t. When you view mental toughness as merely a personality trait, you will feel helpless when facing … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform Well Under Pressure Are you able to convert pressure into energy, enthusiasm, or excitement during high-level competition? Athletes who choke under pressure usually make the moment bigger than it is. In other words, they assign more significance to big tournaments than other competitors. When you view a major competition as the most important part of … Sport Psychology Article…
Being Decisive with Your Game Plan In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete on knowing what to do in post games assessment to improve confidence and performance. Dr. Cohn answers a question from an athlete who is having a problem with making his decisions during the game. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works … Sport Psychology Article…
Handle Your Post Game Assessment In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete on knowing what to do in post games assessment to improve confidence and performance. Dr. Cohn answers a question from an athlete who doesn’t know what to do after the game whether he wins or loses the game. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental … Sport Psychology Article…