Be Mentally Tough Prior To Game Time In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Building Mental Strength in Hockey. Do you focus on everything that could go wrong in a competition and then stress out and lose your confidence? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: CHRIS … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Underperform In Games? Many athletes perform well during the regular season, but under perform in playoff games. Yet, some athletes shine in the playoffs–who I call “gamers.” Which side of the fence do you fall on in the playoffs: peak performer or under performer? What’s the mental makeup of athletes who perform at high levels when … Sport Psychology Article…
What Are Your Goals In Your Sport? What is your vision for yourself as an athlete? What are the goals you want to accomplish? More importantly, how do you plan to get to a place you have yet to reach? All athletes have big dreams… Many athletes have created goals they would like to accomplish for the competitive … Sport Psychology Article…
Refocus When Things Don’t Go Your Way In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Mental Toughness Training in Sports. Do go into competition with the best plan possible but when your plan doesn’t play out and things don’t go according to your plan then you tend to lose focus … Sport Psychology Article…
USA Women’s Golf Team Handling Pressure Recently, the USA Women’s golf team defeated Europe to win the Solheim Cup. The win was a huge come back for the USA women, who struggled in the beginning two days. Several factors contributed to the comeback mindset that ultimately led the team to victory. Ability to Handle Pressure The game began … Sport Psychology Article…
Positive Thinking vs. Confidence In Sports In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about how athletes can be mentally tough. Do you have an athlete that’s struggling with their skills but refuses to focus on positive thinking? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: SARAH ASKS: “My daughter … Sport Psychology Article…