In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a sports parent of a young softball player who sabotages her performance when she is doing well. Listen to this month's sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and other mental game barriers that limit your … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
Do You Have the “Hit Impulse” In Golf
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 game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question … [Read more...]
Do Life’s Hassles Distract You in Sports?
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 in sports and other mental game barriers that limit your … [Read more...]
Choking Under Pressure In Golf
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 game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question … [Read more...]
Do You Beat Yourself Up and Lose Confidence After Defeat?
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. Do you believe in the idea that you can learn or grow from defeat … [Read more...]
Lessons from National Championship Games: The Dangers of Protecting Your Lead
Do you or your team adopt a defensive mindset and fear mistakes when you have the lead in the game? Do you or your team protect a big lead and then just play it safe or try to hold on to the lead? If so, this is a sign that a comfort zone is causing you to change your approach during competition. This phenomenon in sports comes to light when an athlete (or team) stops going on attack and begins to … [Read more...]