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…
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who wants to quit his game because he thinks he is not the best on the team, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Duane: “I’m playing soccer and I’m thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to tell my parents that I … Sport Psychology Article…
Tips for Receiving Constructive Criticism How do you respond to constructive criticism? Do you reject it outright or welcome it from coaches? Why do some athletes reject corrections or constructive feedback from their coach? Athletes fear receiving constructive criticism for several reasons: Some athletes see the criticism as a list of everything they do wrong. In these instances, … Sport Psychology Article…
In this sports psychology video, I discuss why athletes quit sports and the right and wrong reasons to quit: Here’s the question of the week: “I’m playing soccer and I’m thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to tell my parents that I don’t want to play soccer anymore, but … Sport Psychology Article…
Your Internal Talk and Peak Performance Do you tend to be excessively self-critical? After every mistake, error, or bad game, do you put yourself down? Excessive self-criticism leads to fractured confidence, low motivation, and underperformance. Constant self-criticism is a loop: bad performance… excessive self-criticism… low confidence and motivation… poor performance… Breaking the cycle starts with changing your self-talk. … Sport Psychology Article…
Do your swings feel tight and controlled when you’re on the tennis court? If you are not swinging fully in matches, watch this video. Most of the time, tennis players are afraid to fail or lose. In this tennis psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps you free up your strokes in matches. Watch this video to learn about swinging … Sport Psychology Article…