Mental preparation articles about sports psychology, consistency and mental performance coaching for young athletes and youth coaches.
In this basketball psychology video you will learn how to stay locked in on the bench. We discuss how to stay focused to enter the game off the bench so you are ready to play. In the Basketball Mental Game Performance video series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Carolyne Lawley, M.S. discuss the … Sport Psychology Article>>
In this video series, Dr. Cohn helps golfers improve their preshot routines. Dr. Cohn is an expert in preshot routines for golfers, routines helps golfers improve consistency, focus, and trust in their decisions when it’s time to hit a shot. Watch this video on how to enhance your preshot mental preparation
Are You Making Preround Mental Game Mistakes? Summary: Preparation is a cornerstone of confidence in golf, but injuries can disrupt physical training and practice. Fortunately, golfers can still build confidence through mental preparation, which often has the biggest impact on performance. Strategies like visualization, relaxation, pre-shot routines, and learning from professional role models help maintain … Sport Psychology Article>>
Why Is Focusing on Uncontrollables Harmful to Performance? Summary: Athletes often struggle when they focus on uncontrollable aspects of their sport, such as referee calls, injuries, or weather. This distraction can create negative emotions, reduce performance, and take attention away from the present moment. There are so many things outside your direct control in sports. … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Can Golfers Use Mental Preparation to Improve Consistency? Summary: Inconsistent performance in golf often comes down to mindset rather than course conditions or skill. Just as physical warm-ups prepare the body, consistent mental preparation before each round establishes the right mindset for the day. Golfers who skip mental preparation have little chance of playing … Sport Psychology Article>>