Sport Psychology Podcasts

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…

Staying Tough During Injuries with NFL Player Chris Vaughn

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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

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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…

Interview with John Haime on Emotional Intelligence in Sports

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews John Haime, former world tournament professional golfer. John Haime is an international consultant in the area of performance and emotional intelligence. John Haime discusses how emotional intelligence relates to athletes and the importance of self-awareness and self-confidence. Listen to Dr. Cohn and John … Sport Psychology Article…

Why Learning a New Technique Can Reduce Confidence

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a sport-parent regarding his 15 year old daughter who has been asked to change her technique and as a result, has lost confidence. Mental game coach Dr. Cohn helps parents and athletes understand the challenges of recieving conflicting instruction from … Sport Psychology Article…