Manage Anxiety in Stressful Games Do you get psyched up for rivalry games, or does the hoopla surrounding rivalry competitions cause you to feel pressure and anxiety? Rivalries can be highly …
How to Overcome the Fear of Negative Outcomes
Stay Focused on What To Do in the Present Are you fearful of losing or making "big" mistakes in competition? Welcome to the world of sports where losses and mistakes are a part of the game. Two …
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Improve Intensity to Perform More Consistently
Physical Activation Can Improve Your Intensity Athletes often under perform early in competition because they lack the proper level of intensity. Why is intensity important for …
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Improve Concentration for Basketball
Do you need to limit your distractions during Basketball games? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers sports psychology questions from athletes, parents and …
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How Trubisky Learned to Focus Better
How to Overcome Outside Distractions in Sports Are you familiar with the expression, "living in a bubble," which infers that you're living in your own little world impervious to what is going on …
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How Over Thinking Sabotages Athletes’ Performance
How to Stop Overthinking in Competition Peak performance in sports occurs when you have a calm mind and can react to your environment. Over thinking can cloud your judgments and send too many signals …
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