Sports Psychology Blog Posts

What You Can Learn From Olympic Athletes’ Mental Game

Can mental rehearsal or visualization help you trust in your ability during competition? One Olympian thinks so. Read on to discover his secret. To perform your best, you must have... 

How The Mental Game and Technique Are Interrelated

If you (or your athletes) struggle to take practice to competition, today’s message reveals one reason why. Do you think the mental game and your technique or mechanics go hand-in-hand?... 

Benefits of Personal Mental Game Coaching

I just returned from a short vacation last week with my wife and two daughters — ages four and 12. We spent a few days hiking in the Adirondack Mountains located in upstate New... 

Golf Podcast: How to Stay in the Lead

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... 

Golf Podcast: Play Your Best Golf on the Course

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... 

Can You Make a Living as a Mental Game Coach?

I’m often asked by persons who want to get into mental coaching full time this question: “Can I make a living as a mental game coach?” My short answer is “yes.”... 

Athletes Who Intimidate Themselves Before Competing

Do you (or your athletes) make comparisons to other athletes that might be bigger, stronger, or more talented than you? Do you worry when your opponents have more wins or a better record? One... 

Sports Psychology Podcast: Perform with Confidence, Not Expectation

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a ice hockey player improve his self-confidence.  Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes let go... 

Golf Podcast: Signs of Burnout

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... 

Mental Game Lessons from John Wooden

Anthony Robbins sent me an interview he did with the legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who recently passed away at age 99. This was one of the best interviews Wooden gave, according... 

Sport Psychology Podcast: Trust Your Technique

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a volleyball player who has lost her serve.  Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform their... 

Golf Podcast: Free Up Your Putter in Competition

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... 

How to Take Your Practice Game to Competition

The number one reason athletes, coaches, and parents contact me is when their athletes can’t take their practice game to competition. Do you look like a star in practice, but... 

Sports Psychology Podcast: Focus on Success

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player who makes mental mistakes in competition.  Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes trust...