Patrick Cohn

The Number One Confidence Killer for Athletes

Confidence Killer

High Expectations and Low Confidence No matter what sport you play, if you focus too much on outcome expectations, your sports confidence will take a hit. I call this the confidence-expectation connection…. Here’s the connection: When your expectations are super high—and you fail to achieve those expectations—confidence takes a hit. Here’s a prime example from a college kicker: … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness Under Pressure in Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

Dr. Cohn interviews Sommer Christie, BSc MHK, who is a certified Mental Performance Consultant and professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. Christie works with multiple athletes/performers competing at different levels, including canoe/kayak paddlers, equestrian riders, curlers, figure skaters, musicians, and rugby players. Dr. Cohn and Sommer discuss how to stay focused under the stress of sports. … Sport Psychology Article…

Putting Yips with Short Putts

Golf Psychology Podcast

Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental … Sport Psychology Article…

Performance Anxiety in Big Competitions

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who experiences performance anxiety in big competitions because he compares himself to the competition. Dr. Cohn shares mental game strategies on how to focus on your game to feel confident and composed. Listen to this month’s sports psychology … Sport Psychology Article…

Afraid of Disappointing Others In Golf?

Golf Psychology Podcast

Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental … Sport Psychology Article…

How Athletes Can Perform Well Under Pressure

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, interviews Dr. Todd Kays, president of Athletic Mind Institute in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Kays is a licensed psychologist and devoted to helping athletes and people of all walks of life achieve peak performance. He is the co-author of Sports Psychology For Dummies. Learn more … Sport Psychology Article…