Sports psychology articles for athletes and performers to improve mental toughness in sports
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…
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…
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…
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…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a ice hockey player improve his self-confidence. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform with confidence. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: My son plays hockey and really enjoys the game. He has only played for two years and has made a remarkable progress and was selected for our towns … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Make Comparisons to Other Athletes? Do you (or your athletes) make comparisons to other athletes that might be bigger, stronger, or more talented than you? Do you worry when your opponents have more wins or a better record? One athlete wrote, “I focus too much on other competitors instead of myself. I start to doubt myself … Sport Psychology Article…