distractions in sports

How Trubisky Learned to Focus Better

How to Overcome Outside Distractions in Sports Are you familiar with the expression, “living in a bubble,” which infers that you’re living in your own little world impervious to what is going on around you? You may even have heard a similar expression, “Are you living under a rock?” to describe you’re unaware of what is happening in … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Mentally Focus In Games

Sports Psychology Podcast

What Are The Top Distractions For Athletes? In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan Melchiorre. Dr. Megan is new at Peak Performance Sports. She is the lead mental coach specializing in working with youth and high school athletes in various sports. She was a collegiate volleyball player … Sport Psychology Article…

How Athletes Cope With Internal And External Distractions – Video

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How to Stay Focused During Competition In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Judith who wants to know how she can overcome external distractions during competition. Judith said:“I’m distracted during league play… Loud talking, people moving in my line of sight, loud music, all those things. I don’t like it because it … Sport Psychology Article…

How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted – Video

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The Focused Athlete In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted. Do you get distracted by simple stuff when you go compete? I’m going to teach you one really basic but important skill to help you focus your best in competition. Here’s the question … Sport Psychology Article…