In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who is struggling to compose himself during difficult times of the game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers from Zed who had to say this about his game: ZED: “How do I control my emotions when I play. If something doesn’t go my way, I lose
Overcoming Underperformance for Athletes How well do you perform when your back is up against the wall or when you are playing an elimination game? Some athletes perform better when there is a sense of urgency or perceived pressure. We often call these athletes clutch in those situations. However, are all athletes who play better
When you make a bad play or something doesn’t go your way during competition, do you get frustrated or upset easily? In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn discusses how to control your emotions when things aren’t going your way. How do you maintain composure during the game? Learn how to have emotional control and
How You Can Become the Best Athlete You Can Be How do you become the best athlete you can be? Why do so many athletes fall well short of their potential? When you understand the factors that interfere with improvement, you can apply mental strategies to build motivation and move your game forward. How many
The Instant Gratification Trap & its Negative Impact on Performance Do you become frustrated when you don’t see results immediately? Sometimes, athletes expect too much, too quickly. These athletes believe increased efforts will have an immediate impact on their results. For example, a baseball pitcher spends a lot of time working with a pitching coach
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a soccer player understand the importance of team communication to achieve success. In addition, he highlights the mindset of moving on from past mistakes and staying in the moment of the game. In this episode, Dr. Cohn Answers a question from Lee who had to say this about