Composure in sports articles about sports psychology to improve performance and overall consistency for athletes and coaches.
Do you find yourself losing focus during matches? This video provides a few tips to help you stay locked into the point and improve your intensity. Watch this video on how to improve your focus in sports
Are you or your athlete playing too safe in games? This week, Dr. Cohn answers a questions from a sports parent who’s athlete is playing to safe or passively in games. This can often be an issue for athletes with fear of failure. Watch this video and learn to not play it too safe in … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do You Cope With Mistakes Like Pros? Summary: To cope with mistakes like pros, accept that mistakes are part of the game and shift your focus quickly. Top athletes don’t dwell, criticize themselves, or replay errors. They use refocusing cues like “Next play” or “Let it go” to stay present and keep competing. This … Sport Psychology Article>>
Control Your Emotions Returning From an Injury Summary: Returning from injury brings a mix of emotions that can affect both recovery and performance. Fear, anxiety, impatience, and pressure increase the risk of re-injury, while excitement and happiness can also cause athletes to lose focus. Managing these emotions is critical to making a successful comeback. Coming … Sport Psychology Article>>
How to Be Clutch Like Portland’s Damian Lillard Summary: Being clutch in sports means performing under pressure without fear of the outcome. Many athletes struggle in high-pressure moments because they worry about results, which increases nerves and hurts performance. Calm athletes who focus on the process rather than the outcome are more likely to succeed. … Sport Psychology Article>>
Coping With Teammates Who Make Mistakes Summary: Playing with teammates who make mistakes can be frustrating, but adjusting your mindset and focusing on your own role can dramatically improve performance. Accepting human error, supporting teammates, and using mental cues helps athletes stay versatile, maintain confidence, and become dominant contributors regardless of inconsistent play from others. … Sport Psychology Article>>