Mental Game Audio Podcasts

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports.

Pregame Nerves, Where Do They Come From?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a mental toughness question from a sports parent whose daughter’s pregame nerves prevent her from performing at her best. Dr. Cohn discusses some possible causes of feeling tight and anxious before competition. He shares how fear of failure and perfectionistism may play a … Sport Psychology Article…

Understanding the Mental Game with Jared Wood

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, interviews Jared Wood, a Sports Psychologist, about his approach to working with athletes. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jared Wood discuss how athletes can apply the mental game skills they already know. Jared discusses how he makes the mental game relatable to … Sport Psychology Article…

High Expectations Can Lead to Frustration

Golf Psychology Podcast

Dr. Cohn Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of … Sport Psychology Article…

Staying Tough During Injuries with NFL Player Chris Vaughn

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Chip Vaughn, safety for the Idianapolis Colts. Chip shares his battle with multiple injuries. He tells us how to remain positive and mentally tough in the face of injury. Learn how Chip overcame adversity and was determined to stay on top of his … Sport Psychology Article…

Helping Perfectionist Athletes Let Go of Mistakes

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a mental toughness question from an athlete on how to avoid becoming frustrated after mistakes. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes identify perfectionist expectations that often lead to feelings of frustration during a competition or performance. He talks about how to … Sport Psychology Article…

What Makes a Great Putter?

Golf Psychology Podcast

Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, interviews Jeff Magnum, a putting instructor and author of Optimal Putting. Jeff is an avid researcher of the physical and mental game of putting. Dr. Cohn and Jeff talk about the mental game of golf and what golfers struggle with the most. In … Sport Psychology Article…