Year: 2015

How To Help Athletes Overcome Self-Doubt – Video

Peak Sports Video of The Week

The Confident Athlete In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Help Athletes Overcome Self-Doubt. Do you struggle with self-doubt before you go into competition? In this video I’m going to teach you how to deal with self-doubt so it doesn’t eat away at your confidence. Here’s the question … Sport Psychology Article…

Practice Drills To Improve Concentration

Sharpen Your Focus! As a gift for the holidays, we have prepared a free eBook… You (or your athletes) will learn how to improve concentration using practice drills. The bonus eBook is titled: “Sharpen Your Focus: Practice Drills To Improve Concentration.” You can download my free practice drills to improve concentration below by clicking on the red download … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Focus in Front of a Hostile Crowd

Overcoming Hostile Crowds

Do You Get Distracted Easily During A Game? Do you get distracted and emotionally-charged when heckled by the opposition’s fans? Are you distracted and taken out of your game when you perform in a hostile environment? All great athletes have developed their ability to focus in adverse conditions. The ability to cope with distractions when performing is a … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness Tips for Figure Skaters – Video

Sport Psychology Video

Be A Confident Figure Skater In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Mental Toughness Tips for Figure Skaters. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: VICKY ASKS: “Right before a big competition or skating test I doubt my skills and imagine the worst possible outcome will happen. … Sport Psychology Article…

Tennis Focus for Tournament Players – Video

Sport Psychology Video

Tennis Confidence In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Tennis Focus for Tournament Players. Do you coach a sport but also compete and when you go to competition you feel a little bit out of place? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: RICK ASKS: “I’m a … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Read and React Instead of Overthinking

Trust Your Skills

Trust In Your Skills Do you (or your athletes) over-think during competition? This is very common in my work as a mental coach. If you are a perfectionist, you are prone to over-analyzing how well you are performing… This is know as “paralysis by analysis” in our work. Paralysis by analysis is a term used to describe athletes … Sport Psychology Article…