Perform with a Trusting Mindset In Competition The ability to perform instinctively is critical to consistent execution in competition. The reason why you practice is so you can trust your method when its time to play. Athlete who lack trust tend to: Second-guess their decisions Over-analyze their technique Take too long to make a decision Avoid taking risks and making plays to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Shiffrin: The Mindset of an Olympic Champion
What Is The Mindset Of An Olympic Champion? What does a champion think about when competing? How do they approach training sessions? What separates an Olympic Champion from an average athlete? As the 2014 Olympics conclude, many of us are in awe of the athletes’ talent and raw physical attributes. But for every Olympian, there are many others who possess talents and physical stature … [Read more...]
Winning the Battle Within in Golf with Dr. Glen Albaugh
Sports Psychologist's Approach To Mental Coaching In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Dr. Glen Albaugh about his approach to mental coaching. This podcast is a special preview of one of 14 interviews with nationally recognized top sports psychologists. In this excerpt, Dr. Glen Albaugh talks about letting go of fearful self-limiting … [Read more...]
Netherland’s Speedskating: Preparation is Key to Success
Mental or Physical Preparation For Competition What do you do to prepare yourself for competition? How do you do train yourself, mentally and physically, to give yourself the best chance to succeed at competitions? Olympians dedicate countless hours, over the course of the Olympic cycle, working with coaches, trainers and mental skill coaches to optimally prepare for the Olympic … [Read more...]
Mancuso Displays Mental Toughness in Sochi
Increasing Mental Toughness Persistence Despite Tough Times What is your response when you hit a rough patch as an athlete? When you are not performing as expected, do you go through the motions during training sessions and competitions or do you find a way to achieve higher performance levels? When you are not competing at optimal levels, you have two choices, succumb or overcome. Many … [Read more...]
Is Your Difficulty Putting Affecting Other Parts of Your Game?
Golf Mental Game 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, … [Read more...]
Bjoerndalen: The Mindset of an Olympian
Olympians and Mental Toughness What’s the mindset of an Olympic champion? If you could see through the eyes of an Olympian, you could gain valuable insight as to what mental game attributes are considered essential for championship performance. Even though Olympians must have mental toughness, it’s not inborn, but instead developed over time. Mental toughness and mental skills … [Read more...]
Emotional Toughness for Athletes
Performance Training With Dr. Gregg Steinberg In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Dr. Gregg Steinberg about his approach to mental coaching. This podcast is a special preview of one of 14 interviews with nationally recognized top sports psychologists. In this excerpt, Dr. Gregg Steinberg talks about his background in sports … [Read more...]
Breaking Through Performance Slumps
Lewis' Comeback In Golf Are you currently in the middle of a performance slump? Do you ruminate about the causes of your slump and try to think your way out of it? Over-thinking your slump feeds the beast, compounds the problem, stirs frustration, increases anxiety and creates self-doubt. First, to get out of your slump, you want to stop telling yourself that you are in a slump. Stacy Lewis, … [Read more...]
Does Putting During a Competition Make You Nervous?
Calm Your Nerves For 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 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 … [Read more...]