Mental Training for Athletes

When is the Best Time to Introduce Kids to Mental Training?

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a hockey parent about when is the time to start introducing kids to mental training. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes overcome the mental barriers that limit their performance. Do you have young kids who participate in sports but are unsure whether mental toughness … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Podcast: Hypnosis to Enhance Athletic Performance

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn is joined by Todd Stofka of Philly Hypnosis Sport Psychology. Todd works with professional, Olympic, collegiate and high school athletes to help improve their performance. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes overcome the mental barriers that limit their performance. In this Podcast, Dr. Cohn and Todd Stofka discuss … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Game Plan for Helping Perfectionist Athletes Succeed

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Ashley, who is a young skater, sought my help to overcome some tough mental game challenges, such as perfectionism and focusing too much on results…. Her mother enrolled her in my 2010 summer mental game coaching special. Like many skaters I’ve worked with over the years, Ashley was trying to be too perfect with her skills and was … Sport Psychology Article…

Education Helps Athletes Accept Mental Training

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How can you convince potential clients that it is worthwhile for them to spend time and money working with a mental coach to improve their game? This is a question an MGCP asked recently…. My answer: It’s hard to “convince” athletes and coaches they need mental game coaching unless they see a need for it. What’s the number … Sport Psychology Article…

What You Can Learn From Olympic Athletes’ Mental Game

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Lessons From Olympic Athletes’ Mental Game Can mental rehearsal or visualization help you trust in your ability during competition? One Olympian thinks so. Read on to discover his secret. To perform your best, you must have trust instead of over-think your performance… I certainly learn a lot from Olympic athletes when I pick their brains. That’s why I … Sport Psychology Article…

Benefits of Personal Mental Game Coaching

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Are You Interested in Mental Game Coaching? I just returned from a short vacation last week with my wife and two daughters — ages four and 12. We spent a few days hiking in the Adirondack Mountains located in upstate New York. It’s good to take a break now and then and come back with a fresh perspective–in … Sport Psychology Article…