The Confidence to Perform New Skills in Competition The quest of every athlete is to perform better in competition. It is the reason athletes spend countless hours practicing, learning new skills, tweaking mechanics and trying different techniques. Many athletes will hire private coaches to hone their skills and improve their technique at a quicker rate. … Sport Psychology Article>>
Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a sports parent that doesn’t know how to help her young tennis player control his emotions on the court. Are you a parent or coach of young tennis players that tends to give up, tank, or get upset emotionally when losing? How can you help young tennis players … Sport Psychology Article>>
How to Cope With Trash Talkers in Sports Have negative remarks, whether it’s trash-talking or a negative comment from your opponent, ever distracted you? You are not alone… In every sport, mental warfare occurs and its sole objective is to get into your head, interrupt your focus, and mess with your performance. There are countless … Sport Psychology Article>>
How to Mentally Prepare For a Golf Shot In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a mental game question from Megan about her approach shots in golf. 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 … Sport Psychology Article>>
The Mental Side of Coping With Injury A sports injury is devastating for almost every athlete. Not only do you experience physical pain and the discomfort associated with rehab, but it can causes an emotional and mental impact on the athlete. What are the anxieties and fears when you are injured? These include: The mental … Sport Psychology Article>>
Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Alex who can’t get comfortable when standing over the ball. Do you tend to stand over the ball on the golf course and just never feel comfortable enough to pull the trigger? What causes golfers to freeze over the ball? “I’m a 16 year old; I play a … Sport Psychology Article>>