Confidence in sports

Sports Confidence Killer 2: Deadly Doubts

Deadly Doubts

How to Maintain a Steady Level of Confidence Last week, you learned about confidence-booster 1: Managing strict expectations… On tap this week: confidence-killer 2: self-doubt. For some athletes, confidence is fragile and goes up and down depending on immediate results such as the last play, shot, race, or routine. And this is a big problem for athletes… One … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Confidence-Killer 1: High Expectations

High Expectations in Sports

How to Improve Your Confidence In any sport, confidence is the #1 mental game skill that helps you (or your athletes) succeed. How you prepare before competition, react to mistakes, cope with adversity, and internalize others comments, can make or break your confidence. And if you’re a coach or parent, you play a critical role in helping your … Sport Psychology Article…

Do You Have a Fear of Three Putting?

Golf Psychology Podcast

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 The Mental … Sport Psychology Article…

Lessons from National Championship Games: The Dangers of Protecting Your Lead

Protecting The Lead

Don’t Protect Your Lead Do you or your team adopt a defensive mindset and fear mistakes when you have the lead in the game? Do you or your team protect a big lead and then just play it safe or try to hold on to the lead? If so, this is a sign that a comfort zone is … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Overcome the Chipping Yips

Golf Psychology Podcast

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 The Mental … Sport Psychology Article…

Optimize Your Confidence in Sports with Mental Coach Paul Ashbrook

Sports Psychology Podcast

Mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews mental coach Paul Ashbrook, who works with top 25 men’s golf team at University of San Diego. Paul Ashbrook helps athletes optimize their performance and enjoyment in sports. Dr. Cohn and Paul discuss mental barriers for athletes and the importance of confidence. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast … Sport Psychology Article…