Month: April 2015

The Difference Between Perfection And Excellence In Your Golf Game

How to Beat The Yips in Sports

  Should You Strive To Be Perfect In Golf? There’s an old saying, “Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Many golfers have this mentality which can be problematic. These golfers often say, “Shouldn’t I shoot for perfection on the golf course? If I miss, I will still shoot my best … Sport Psychology Article…

Are You Born With Mental Toughness Or Can You Learn It?

Building Mental Toughness

What Is The Reality Of Mental Toughness? Mental toughness is needed to compete at the highest level and to achieve your max athletic potential. Mental toughness is a developed skill that allows athletes to push through difficult circumstances without losing confidence and the ability to play at peak levels during crunch-time. But there is a common question many … Sport Psychology Article…

Is Your Game Inconsistent From Day To Day?

Sports Psychology Podcast

Sports Psychology Podcast In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a young snooker player, who has problems getting his “A-Game” back when he is playing his “C-Game”. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and other mental game … Sport Psychology Article…

8 Steps To Improve Consistency In Your Golf Game

Consistency in Golf

What Are The Keys To Playing Consistent Golf? There is common sentiment among young golfers, “Some days I play great, then I play horribly in the next tournament.” Consistency in your golf game is the key to getting to the next level. The problem is that most golfers cannot point to the reason for their inconsistent play. Without … Sport Psychology Article…

How To Break The Boredom Cycle During A Long Season…

Keeping Motivation High

Break Out Of Slumps Every athlete gets to the point in a season where motivation dips a bit. Motivation can be difficult to maintain through a long season with hours and hours of repetitive practice and training sessions. Repetitive workouts can lead to boredom for some athletes, “I get so bored in practice and just want it to … Sport Psychology Article…

Do You Or Your Team Have The Comeback Mindset?

Comeback Mindset

Bounce Back When Trailing Behind In the closing minutes of a game, can your team mount a come back to snatch victory or have difficulty when playing from behind? What prevents a team from coming back when trailing? There are several factors that prevent a team from mounting a comeback: The Comeback Mindset Even the most “mentally toughest” … Sport Psychology Article…