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Have you ever had a conflict with a coach or teammate that seemed to ruin your season? Team conflict can affect how you feel about your team, how much you enjoy your sport, and how intensely you …
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How can you take your game to the next level? Basketball players spend hours in the gym taking hundreds of shots. Football players hit the weight room and bench, squat, and dead lift to build …
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What happens when the top dog is no longer the top dog? Many athletes have difficulty going from being one of the best on their team to a team where they are fighting for a roster spot or playing …
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How often do worrisome thoughts affect how you perform, play, or compete? Do you tend to worry about letting your teammates down or having a bad game? Athletes who worry think too much about …
Do you often compare yourself to other competitors and then create expectations or feel less confident in your skills? Watch this video to learn how to stay focused only on your warm-up and …
Do you coach young athletes whose parents are constantly yelling and coaching from the sideline? Dr. Patrick Cohn explains why it is not helpful for parents to yell during games and how to set ground …
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The Answer Might Surprise You Do you feel like you should always be in the zone during competition? Watch this video to learn how to find your flow and get in the zone when you may not have your …
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In this sports psychology video, you learn if you should tell others if they have the yips or not say anything at all. The problem is ball players will make it worse by changing mechanics when it was …
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