What is Mental Coaching? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers sports psychology questions from athletes, parents and coaches. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game questions for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Are you curious
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
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
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a racer who becomes distracted by life’s hassles. Dr. Cohn helps him stay focused on his sport and let go of other distractions. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance
Do you (or your athletes) beat yourself up and lose confidence after a poor performance or defeat? Or do you walk away feeling dejected and lose motivation to improve after a tough loss? Some athletes think they can use defeat as a strong motivator… But defeat can wreck careers in sports–depending on how one reacts.