Sports Psychology Articles for Athletes and Performers

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…

Sport Psychology Podcast: Overcoming a Fear of Injury in Sports

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a hockey parent him his son who is afraid of body contact. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes boost confidence. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “My 13 year old son while playing ice hockey fears of body contact with opponent and throws the puck away as soon an … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Podcast: Dealing With Pre-Match Jitters

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a rugby player regain confidence after injury. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes boost confidence and perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: I am a 21 year old rugby player but I have been injured for nearly 11 months. I’m finding it quite difficult to motivate … 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…

Sport Psychology Podcast: Maintain a Shooter Mentality

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player maintain a shooter mentality. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes improve confidence in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: My son is a varsity basketball player at a prestigious ranked program.  He has a very high basketball IQ and is a very skilled player. The things he does … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Podcast: How to Relax During Games

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player relax during games. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes improve trust in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: I am a competitive basketball player that needs help relaxing in game situations.  For instance in practice, I can knock down shots from anywhere, but in games, I … Sport Psychology Article…