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What do you do after a loss? It's probably a question you haven't given much thought. Often after a loss, athletes allow their emotions to take over. The more invested you are in a competition, the …
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Are you a starter who worries about losing your starting role? Maybe you can relate to the following... You strive to be the best you can to earn a starting role. You feel proud of your improvement …
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Every athlete makes mistakes; however, not all athletes rebound from them. How do you deal with mistakes during a competition? Do you quickly refocus on your game, or do you dwell on mistakes for …
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How do your emotions--positive or negative--affect your team’s mindset and performance? The impact your emotions have on your team is often overlooked. You may feel that negative emotions or …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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