Fear of Failure

How Coaches’ and Parents’ Expectations Hurt Athletes

Pressuring Young Athletes

Sport Parents: Do You Pressure Your Young Athletes? Youth coach Doug Donaldson says he knows intuitively when one of his young athletes feels pressured by a parent’s expectations. And he also knows the problems such well-meaning expectations can create in young athletes. For example, one of his player’s mothers wants the child to play goalie in Lacrosse. But … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Podcast: Play Without Fear in Competition

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an football player who has a mental block when trying to kick PATs. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform without fear and tension in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “I play football for my high school. I’m a kick and punter. In … Sport Psychology Article…

Get Inside the Minds of Athletes – Mental Game of Football

Peak Sports Video of The Week

The Psychology of Football With Cortez Hankton Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn at Peaksports Network interviews 7-year NFL veteran Cortez Hankton on the psychology of football. In this short Peaksports video, Dr. Cohn and Hankton discuss the advantages and disadvantages for fear of failure in his career. For more sports psychology interviews, videos, and articles, visit Peaksports Online … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology and Playing Well in the Big Game

Athletic Focus

What Should You be Focusing on Before a Big Game? Do you or your athletes train year around for a couple big competitions? Do you or your team perform at your peak levels in the big game? Why do some athletes rise to the occasion, whereas others fold under the pressure of big games? Mentally tough athletes raise … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Podcast: Relax on Game Day

Sports Psychology Podcast

This week’s sports psychology podcast focuses on how to relax on game day. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes overcome pregame jitters and perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following question in this month’s sports psychology podcast: “It’s seems like I can never play up to my true potential, I have great mechanics … Sport Psychology Article…

Why Athletes “Check Out” After Making Mistakes

Checking Out in Sports

Do You Check Out After Mistakes? OK, so I’ve received a ton of questions from athletes, coaches and parents about how to help athletes who “check out” after making mistakes in competition. Do you (or your players) have trouble keeping your head in the game after mistakes? Do mistakes compound because you’re so frustrated you can’t think clearly? … Sport Psychology Article…