Patrick Cohn

Are You Good Enough to Start on Your Team, but Don’t?

Good Enough?

How to be Mentally Prepared on the Bench One of the most challenging situations for athletes is knowing you’re good enough to start, be on a relay team, get more playing time, or make a travel squad yet you are not given an opportunity by the coach. Not getting a chance to contribute to a team can erode … Sport Psychology Article…

5 Mental Toughness Skills in Basketball

Sports Psychology Podcast

Be Mentally Tough in Basketball In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. This weeks questions is: “How to Be Mentally Tough in Basketball” Listen to Dr. Cohn’s new podcast to find out what he teaches athletes in the mental coaching program: Download a … Sport Psychology Article…

Coping with Pregame Anxiety

Pregame Anxiety

How to Stay Relaxed before a Competition “I feel like I’m going to be sick to my stomach.” Have you ever had this feeling prior to a competition? Have you ever been so anxious that you feel physically sick in the locker room before a game or competition? For some athletes, this feeling repeats itself as they carry … Sport Psychology Article…

5 Mental Toughness Skills in Basketball – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Do you struggle in the game with Mental Toughness? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers sports psychology questions from athletes, parents and coaches. In this Mental Game video for Basketball, Dr. Cohn will discuss: How your warmup should or shouldn’t affect your confidence and game time performance. Watch the video below to learn more … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Stay Motivated in Training Sessions

Find Your Motivation

Challenges Help you Reach Goals It can be difficult to stay motivated and train at a high level throughout the competitive season. Practices can be monotonous. Depending on the sport, training sessions can be long and grueling. Seasons are lengthy. There are ups and downs all through the year. Injuries and discomfort can pile up during the year. … Sport Psychology Article…

BIG Competitions Mindset for Athletes

Looking Forward for Big Games

How to Approach an Important Competition Do you wish you could play BIG in BIG moments? All athletes want to come up BIG in BIG moments such as: Unfortunately, many athletes not only fall short, but under perform in BIG moments. What happens to athletes in BIG moments? Many athletes believe they just don’t have what it takes … Sport Psychology Article…