How to Develop a Competitive Mindset What is a competitive mindset? Can you learn to develop a competitive mindset? Two mindsets are important for your success. The are: the training mindset and the competitive mindset. These mindsets are characterized as: 1. The training mindset consists of improving the fundamental aspects of your sport. The training mindset is seen … Sport Psychology Article…
The Sports Psychology Podcast In this week’s podcast, Dr. Cohn interviews long-time friend, Dr. Bob Winters, an internationally renowned mental coach, Author and professional speaker. Known as “Dr. Bob”, he helps world-class athletes, collegiate players and teams, juniors, and individuals attain confidence and achieve new levels of athletic and business excellence. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental … Sport Psychology Article…
The Sports Psychology Podcast In this week’s podcast, Dr. Cohn interviews Dr. John Yeager about how coaches can improve team dynamics by understanding how to improve athletes’ Confidence, Hope, Optimism, and Team resilience. Dr. Yeager abd Dr. Cohn discuss about how athletes can build resilience in sports. The Coaching Zone Book emphasizes the importance of “coach self- management” … Sport Psychology Article…
Commitment to Your Team’s Success Do you feel a part of your team when you rarely get playing time? Do you see yourself as a bench warmer and nothing more? Being in a back-up role on a team can hurt an athlete’s confidence. When you don’t see a lot of playing time, you feel you don’t contribute anything … Sport Psychology Article…
Mastering The Pregame Routine Do you have a pregame routine? Not just a warm up routine, but also a mental preparation routine? Is your routine consistent? In other words, do you perform the same pregame routine prior to every competition? Haphazard pregame preparation leads to inconsistent play or difficulty getting into the flow of a game. Take for … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Get a Performance Enhancing Mindset Are you stressed throughout the figure skating season? Do you wish you could find some way to relax and enjoy your sport more? Training and competing can create a buildup of stress for a figure skater over the course of a season. Stress is a major stumbling block for skaters and a … Sport Psychology Article…