Sports Psychology Articles

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…

How to Focus at Peak Levels Under Pressure – Webinar 1

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Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports and former Pro football player J.J. Birden give a one hour Webinar on sports psychology strategies to help athletes perform at their peak under pressure. Birden shares his story about how he overcame pressure to succeed in the NFL. But Birden was small for a football player at 5’10.” The pressure to … 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…

Haas Overcomes Pressure to Win the Inner Battle

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Winning the Inner Battle After hitting an incredible shot from the water on 18 to stay in the playoff, Bill Haas defeated Hunter Mahan on the third playoff hole to win the season-ending Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. The $10 million prize on the line for the winner of the FedEx Cup was not on his mind … 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…