Month: July 2022

Overcoming Pressure and Anxiety in Matches

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a tennis player who loses against opponents who he thinks he can beat easily, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: ROGER: “I have anxiety, pressure before my matches. I lost to a player whom I could have defeated easily. He just hit the shots slowly and not deep. I know how to … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Start Firing on All Cylinders

Shooter's Mindset

Learn How to Best Prepare for Competition Do you start competitions slow? Some athletes start slowly in competitions because of a lack of pregame preparation. These athletes go through the motions in pregame and believe they can flip the switch once the competition starts. Unfortunately, this mindset at the start of competition does not help you start well. … Sport Psychology Article…

The Mental Keys to Stable Confidence

Confidence in Sports

Confidence Can be a Game Changer if You Master It What gives you the biggest boost of confidence? Knowing what fuels your confidence is essential so you can refill your confidence tank or keep it high… Confidence can go up and down for athletes. You probably have experienced several times through your athletic career where your confidence stores … Sport Psychology Article…

What Does it Mean to Give Full Effort in Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: NICK: “I feel that some young athletes think they are “trying hard” but have no clue about what trying hard actually feels like. My son plays hockey and has earned a … Sport Psychology Article…