Precompetition Routine For Skaters Do you currently mentally prepare for competition? If not, you should have a warm up routine that includes your mental prep… By using a pre-competition routine, you can feel focused and prepared to succeed! Your mental preparation is crucial for peak performance and involves more than just visualizing a successful performance. Without a pre-competition … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcome Intimidation In Competition In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about how to overcome being intimidated by competitors. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about overcoming intimidation to perform well in competition: TERESA ASKS: “My son (who races motocross) just turned 11 and rides to his ability … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Imagery In Sports In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about how to use visualization for athletes in competition. In this week’s Session With Doc, Dr. Cohn answers a question about how to use mental rehearsal or visualization for competition: DR. COHN: “Here’s the question that I received from … Sport Psychology Article…
Improve Your Mental Toughness Figure skating is both physically and mentally demanding… You or your athletes must have the physical stamina to endure long hours of training continuously rehearsing skills and routines… And you must have the mental toughness to cope with all the mistakes required for improving your skills. To land an axle, you need to commit … Sport Psychology Article…
The Clipper’s Mental Toughness What could you accomplish in your sport if you increased your mental toughness by just 1%? One percent may sound like a small percentage, but your performance would improve exponentially. Imagine sinking that game winning basket… or sticking the landing after a solid beam routine… or just playing to your abilities instead of being … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Choke In Competition? In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about why athletes choke or under perform in competition. In this week’s Session With Doc, Dr. Cohn answers a question about why athletes choke in competition: DR. COHN: “Here’s the question I received from Lonnie. He said ‘I’m … Sport Psychology Article…