Do You Underperform In Games? Many athletes perform well during the regular season, but under perform in playoff games. Yet, some athletes shine in the playoffs–who I call “gamers.” Which side of the fence do you fall on in the playoffs: peak performer or under performer? What’s the mental makeup of athletes who perform at high levels when … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You A Mentally Tough Athlete? In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about what mental toughness is for athletes. In this video I’m going to talk about what mental toughness is and what the mental skills that are included in being a mentally tough athlete. What is mental toughness? … Sport Psychology Article…
Perfectionism In Sports Many athletes believe the pursuit of perfection is critical for success. These athletes feel the quest for perfection results in better and better performances. But does perfectionism improve performance? Striving for perfection in practice, yes. Trying to perform perfectly, no… The need to perform perfectly creates a tremendous amount of stress for athletes. Perfectionists are … Sport Psychology Article…
Motivation In Sports Do you or your athletes maintain motivation over the course of a long season? Practices, weight training, video sessions, physical therapy can deplete an athlete’s motivation for brief periods of time. But motivation is directly under your control and is one big factor that contributes to peak performance. The question you need to ask yourself … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Struggle With The Yips? In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a disc golfer who is struggling with the yips. Dr. Cohn talks about the yips and why certain methods for overcoming yips don’t work. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how … Sport Psychology Article…
Performance Enhancement In Sports In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Dr. Bob Winters about his approach to mental coaching. This podcast is a special preview of one of 14 interviews with nationally recognized top sports psychologists. In this excerpt, Dr. Bob Winters talks about his background as a mental … Sport Psychology Article…