Patrick Cohn

How to Harness the Power of Consistency

Facts and Fiction

Improve Your Consistency and Performance The hallmarks of success are peak performance and consistency. While any athletes can have a great game once in a while, it’s performing at your peak on a consistent basis that most athletes struggle with achieving. Being consistent is a hot topic for athletes who we’ve talked to over the years. One high … Sport Psychology Article…

Helping Kids Stay in Sports – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Play for Yourself, Not to Please Others In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete make a tough decision of whether to quit her sports or not. You’ll learn that finding your own motivation and joy in playing your sport is more important than playing for other people. In this video, learn about how to decide … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Deal with External Noise

Tune negativity Out

Managing Negativity From Others What are the main distractions that affect your performance? In what competitive situations do you find focusing more difficult? Distractions can be described as unneeded noise in your mind Some noise is internal such as your self-talk. You had probably experienced times when you thought, “I’m not good enough,” “I always choke,” or “Other … Sport Psychology Article…