Perfectionist Players & Volleyball

Challenges With Perfectionism in Volleyball

In this week’s “PeakSports Video,” Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dr. Megan Melchiorre, our newest member to the Peak Performance Sports Mental Coaching team and lead mental game coach, start a new mental game video series for volleyball coaches, players and parents.

They discuss the psychology of volleyball and some of the challenges that volleyball players have.

If you have a mental game question, visit Peaksports.com and click on “Contact Us” to submit your question for Dr. Cohn and Dr. Megan to answer in a mental game videocast or podcast.

In this video, Dr. Cohn and Dr. Megan discuss:

What are some challenges with perfectionist players?

COHN: We know that perfectionism is a big challenge for volleyball players and in all sports…

COHN: Perfectionists have some great qualities; they are highly motivated, goal oriented, always want to improve and strive to get better. But we also know that is comes with challenges when going to competition from practice.

COHN: What are some of those challenges?

Watch Dr. Cohn and Dr. Megan’s mental coach video to learn more about the challenges with perfectionism:

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Boost Your Self-Confidence With Expert Mental Game Coaching!

Expert mental game coach Dr. Megan Melchiorre can help you overcome your volleyball mental game issues with personal coaching.

You can work with Dr. Megan Melchiorre herself in Orlando, Florida or via Skype, FaceTime, or telephone. Call us toll free at 888-742-7225 or contact us for more information about the different coaching programs we offer!

Dr. Megan Melchiorre is the newest member of the Peak Performance Team as the lead mental game coach specializing in volleyball. She competed collegiality in volleyball and coaches club volleyball teams.

You can learn more about our mental coaching programs for volleyball players here.

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