Perform Your Best in Playoffs Does a playoff mindset mean athletes play at a higher level in post-season competition? When you think of a playoff mindset, you probably think of Kobe Bryant’s ability to hit a winning shot in the playoffs… or Tom Brady and his stellar play in the Super Bowl… or a lights-out World Series closer … Sport Psychology Article…
The Winning Formula I often inform my students about the three Cs for athletic success. These three keys include: (1) clarity, (2) confidence, (3) concentration… But today I’d like to introduce another “C” for your success in sports. This overlooked mental skill is a close cousin to confidence and trust in your skills. Without it, you are doomed … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn interview Dave Jones of BasketballShootingCoach.com. Coach Jones has been coaching basketball for almost thirty years. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn and Coach Jones discuss some different strategies to help athletes access the zone more consistently in practice and competition. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn mental … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn responds to a question from a sport parents whose son is losing confidence and motivation because he was placed on the lowest team that he tries out for. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes overcome the mental barriers that limit their performance. In this Podcast, Dr. Cohn gives … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn discusses how you can help your athletes get over the fear of injury and the fear of re-injury. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes trust their abilities and get into a performance mindset. After an injury some athletes develop a fear to go out and performing the way … Sport Psychology Article…
Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. Most golfers have a physical warm up routine before they play a round of golf, but mental preparation is just as important as your physical warm up. In this … Sport Psychology Article…