Month: May 2025

How to Cope with Performance Meltdowns

How to Cope with Performance Meltdowns

What Happens Mentally After Performance Collapses? Summary: Performance meltdowns are some of the toughest challenges athletes face—blowing a lead, collapsing under pressure, or letting mistakes snowball. These moments can leave long-lasting scars, creating fear and anxiety in future competitions. The key is not to bury these emotions but to process them, learn from mistakes, and use setbacks as … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Turn a Bad Season Around

How to Turn a Bad Season Around

How Do Athletes Reflect After a Season? Summary: After a disappointing season, it can be tempting to walk away without looking back. However, honest reflection is the key to growth and future success. Athletes who take time to review both their strengths and shortcomings gain valuable feedback to guide offseason training and goal-setting. By evaluating successes, identifying weaknesses, … Sport Psychology Article…

How Mindset Beats Physique in Athletics

How Mindset Beats Physique in Athletics

How Can Mindset Beat Physical Talent? Summary: While having the “prototypical body” in sports—like tall quarterbacks, long-limbed swimmers, or pitchers with big hands—can provide advantages, countless athletes have proven that mindset is the ultimate difference-maker. Kyler Murray, Hali Flickinger, Nolan Ryan, and 2025 Eagles draft pick Mac McWilliams all overcame questions about their size to compete at the … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents

Sports Psychology Video

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…

Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents 

Sports Psychology Podcast

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…

How to Boost Confidence by Managing Expectations

How to Boost Confidence by Managing Expectations

What is the Key to Performing at your Peak? Summary: Learn how to balance confidence and expectations to perform at your best in sports. While confidence fuels peak performance, excessive expectations can create pressure and distract from focus. This guide explains how athletes can manage high expectations, focus on controllable factors like effort and mindset, and trust their … Sport Psychology Article…