In this episode, you will learn strategies for how to reset after a shift or after making mistakes in your sport. We talk about how negative self-talk and emotions are holding back your sports performance. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports – … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode, you will learn strategies for how to reset after a shift or after making mistakes in your sport. We talk about how negative self-talk and emotions are holding back your sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Related Sports Psychology Article The Composed Athlete (Digital … Sport Psychology Article…
How Quickly Do you Bounce Back from Athletic Disappointment? Disappointment comes in all shapes and sizes for athletes, such as a loss, underperforming in a competition, reduced playing minutes, falling short of a personal best, or not making a cut for a championship meet. Every athlete in all sports experiences their share of athletic disappointment. When you allow … Sport Psychology Article…
Why are Extremely High Expectations Detrimental to Peak Performance? There are many misnomers regarding “expectations.” To understand the impact of high expectations, it is important to examine the term. Here’s where the confusion lies. Some athletes equate the term “expectations” with the belief that something will or will not happen. In this sense, the thought process is, “If … Sport Psychology Article…
What is a Performance Slump? A performance slump is simply when you struggle to perform at your usual level for an extended period of time. The biggest challenge related to slumps is an athlete’s misconceptions about slumps, such as: Let’s counter these misconceptions by highlighting the facts about slumps. There are six truths about slumps: Understanding these truths … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode, you will learn about the hazards of overthinking in your sport. We talk about challenging the “what if” statements can have a profound impact on your sports performance. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports – junior to professional – … Sport Psychology Article…