Does your athletic performance change depending on the record or ranking of your opponent? Do you prepare or train differently when you are the underdog as opposed to being the one favored to win? Many athletes or athletic teams prepare and play to the level of their competition. The problem with inconsistent preparation is that
How to be the Team that Catches the League by Surprise What are the makings of a “Cinderella” story? In sports, we hear inspiring stories of Cinderella teams upsetting highly-ranked teams or advancing deep in tournaments. Teams that become Cinderella stories have the mindset that they will battle until the end, no matter who they
When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling you how good you can be at sports, but you are not meeting those expectations? Watch this video to learn how to deal with pressure from others: Related Sports Psychology Articles The
Are you or your athlete playing too safe in games? This week, Dr. Cohn answers a questions from a sports parent who’s athlete is playing to safe or passively in games. This can often be an issue for athletes with fear of failure. Watch this video below to learn how to play your game with
What is the most overlooked aspect of being an athlete? You can probably come up with a list of possibilities: Time management Nutrition Speed and agility Weight training Flexibility Quick decision making No doubt that many of these aspects can improve athletic performance. However, athletes most often neglect themselves or their mental well-being. In recent
In this video, you learn sports psychology strategies to take your practice game to competition Do you play more tentatively in matches compared to practice? Watch this video to learn how to play your “normal” game when you go from practice to matches? Related Sports Psychology Articles The Mindset to Perform at a Higher Level