Month: September 2015

How to Overcome Athletes’ Resistance to Mental Training

Benefits of Mental Training

What Top Athletes Have Benefited From Mental Training? Whether athletes are young or college-age, talented or less talented, they all can benefit from mental training. Yet, a number of obstacles prevent athletes from embracing it. What does this mean for parents and coaches? Read on and you’ll learn how to help athletes overcome their resistance

How To Help Athletes with Perfectionism In Sports – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Do You Have High Expectations In Sports? In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about managing perfectionism in athletes. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn

Two Important Keys To Mental Toughness

Mental Toughness Training

Self-Control And Persistence Why do some athletes consistently fall short of their goals? Are you frustrated because you just can’t seem to get over the hump and achieve the level of success that you desire? Many athletes start pre-season full of vim and vigor… You have certain objectives you want to meet… You believe this

Does Jordan Spieth Have The Tiger Woods Syndrome?

Facing the Pressure

Do You Feel Pressure During Golf? For many golfers, victory and notoriety often come with a huge pressure to stay on top and continue to excel–think Tiger Woods. For golfers, a high world ranking often comes with a higher expectation to continuously make cuts and have a change to win. Despite talent and a strong

How To Manage Post-Competition Emotions

Manage Competition Emotions

How Do You Handle Your Emotions? To succeed in sports, athletes must handle their emotions. During the competitive season, every athlete will experience emotional ups and downs. Dealing with negative emotions may be the most difficult task any athlete faces. How you deal with emotion will greatly impact your ability to learn, grow confidence, and

How To Have Stable Confidence In Sports – Peaksports Video

Sports Psychology Video

Boost Confidence In Sports In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about having stable confidence in sports. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this