Month: August 2015

Mentally Tough Athletes Do This In Competition

Achieving Mental Toughness

Talent vs. Ability “I’m not as talented as…” “He is so much better than me.” “I will never be able to beat her.” Have you ever had one of these thoughts about your ability? How hear your athletes talk this way? Do you sometimes feel at a disadvantage because other athletes have much more talent

How To Take Your Practice Game To Competition

Sports Psychology Video

Boost Confidence For Game Time In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about improving confidence for competition. 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

Are You Stuck In The Yips Cycle?

Golf Psychology Podcast

What Happens When You Have The Yips? Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week’s golf psychology session,

How To Gain Confidence In Sports – Peaksports Video

Peak Sports Video of The Week

Build Confidence For Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about improving confidence for competition. 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 week

How to Manage Perfectionist’s Expectations

Managing Expectations

Perfectionism In Sports Many athletes believe the pursuit of perfection is critical for success. These athletes feel the quest for perfection results in better and better performances. But does perfectionism improve performance? Striving for perfection in practice, yes. Trying to perform perfectly, no… The need to perform perfectly creates a tremendous amount of stress for