Month: June 2015

Social Approval And Distractions – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Help Athletes Focus During Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about focus in competition. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about how to help athletes shift their focus from the stands back to the game. JOHN ASKS: “My 12 year old son is a hockey goalie … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Training Losing Focus After Mistakes – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Focusing Tips After You Make A Mistake In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about focus in competition. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about why an athlete is having difficulty focusing after a mistake: JULIE ASKS: “My son seems to lose his focus after he makes an … Sport Psychology Article…

Helping Athletes Embrace Mental Training – Peaksports Video

Video Of The Week

Help Your Kids Understand Mental Training In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about helping your athlete embrace mental training. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about how to help your athlete embrace mental training: URIE ASKS: “My son does not see the need to seek help with … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness: Your Greatest Asset On The Ice

Figure Skating Mental Toughness

Mental Strength In Figure Skating Every figure skater wants an advantage in competitions. Have you ever wondered… Elite figure skaters have provided a road map to success. These elite skaters have battled some of the same issues that are in front of you: mistakes on the ice, difficulty learning new skills and anxiety in competition. The key to … Sport Psychology Article…

Building Self-Confidence In Sports – Peaksports Video

Peak Sports Video of The Week

High Expectations In Sports In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about boosting confidence for competitions. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about understanding how high expectations can hurt your confidence: JOHN ASKS: “I would be interested in whether or not you are familiar with the stat, 90% … Sport Psychology Article…