What Happens When you Blow a Lead Late Have you ever had a competition where you imploded towards the end after having a comfortable lead? Performance meltdowns can have a deep imprint on an athlete’s mind, especially when victory seems imminent. Memories of these catastrophic losses create intense emotions that some athletes find difficult to move past. After … Sport Psychology Article…
You Season Can Still Be Turned Around After an underwhelming regular season, falling short of expectations, or being eliminated in the early rounds of a playoff series, most athletes can’t wait to go home and put the season behind them. It’s understandable to want a complete break for a while, since the season can be a grind. Many … Sport Psychology Article…
Mindset Over Physique Is an athlete without the ideal physical characteristics at a disadvantage in competitive sports? The “prototypical body” is considered a significant advantage for athletes. Tall football quarterbacks can see over the linemen and have a better view downfield when they drop back to pass. In swimming, long limbs provide better leverage against the water. Baseball … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode, we help sports parents separate the athlete from the person. We discuss how to help athletes not be defined by just their sports performance. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports – junior to professional – via video mental coaching … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode, we help sports parents separate the athlete from the person. We discuss how to help athletes not be defined by just their sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performance coaches. Learn more … Sport Psychology Article…
What is the Key to Performing at your Peak? Of course, you need to be confident. Confidence helps you accomplish a lot in your sport. However, for some athletes, crushing it at a high level can increase the pressure to stay on top or perform consistently at a high level. High expectations from the outside world and within … Sport Psychology Article…