Mental Coaching Programs For Athletes In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers sports psychology questions from athletes, parents and coaches. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game questions for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Are you … Sport Psychology Article>>
Turning Athletic Failure Into Growth How do you respond to losing or failure? What sort of emotions does failure evoke within you? How have you recovered from failure in the past? Your perspective on failure affects your thoughts and impacts your emotion. These three components, perspective, thoughts and emotions, will determine how you respond to … Sport Psychology Article>>
One Method to Be Mentally Prepared How has anxiety affected some of your athletic performances? Chances are that anxiety prior to an athletic performance caused you to play far below your ability. The Main Reason for Anxiety Prior to a Competition is Uncertainty Uncertainty can cause some athletes to mentally envision potential mistakes or fear … Sport Psychology Article>>
Mental Training Programs For Young Athletes A sports mom asks: “I just wanted to know what the best program is for a 11 (almost 12) year old. I have a 12-year-old with confidence issues.” We often receive emails with these types of questions. Here at the Ultimate Sports Parent and Kids’ Sports Psychology, we offer … Sport Psychology Article>>
Do You Worry About What Others Think? Validation is something sought after by all athletes, no matter the sport. Every athlete tries to prove their worth whether it is: You want that affirmation from others around you that you are a good at your sport. You want to be recognized for your skills. You want … Sport Psychology Article>>
Control Your Emotions Returning From an Injury Coming back from athletic injury is an experience laden with intense emotions… An injured athlete returning to competition will run through the gamut of both positive and negative emotions: All Emotions Affect your Recovery and Performance Negative emotions can increase muscle tension and affect how you breathe. If … Sport Psychology Article>>