Mental Performance Articles

Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports

Does Anxiety and Fear of Failure Hurt Your Performance?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a football kicker who thinks negatively and is afraid to fail when competing. Learn how to perform with confidence in sports! Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and other mental … Sport Psychology Article…

Do Opponents Get Into Your Head?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a hockey play who has trouble performing consistently because the opponents get into his head. Learn how to perform consistently with confidence and composure. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports … Sport Psychology Article…

Do You Perform With A Comfort Zone In Sports?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who loses intensity when in the lead. Dr. Cohn discusses how to overcome a comfort zone and break through personal barriers in sports. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in … Sport Psychology Article…

The Number One Confidence Killer for Athletes

Confidence Killer

High Expectations and Low Confidence No matter what sport you play, if you focus too much on outcome expectations, your sports confidence will take a hit. I call this the confidence-expectation connection…. Here’s the connection: When your expectations are super high—and you fail to achieve those expectations—confidence takes a hit. Here’s a prime example from a college kicker: … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness Under Pressure in Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

Dr. Cohn interviews Sommer Christie, BSc MHK, who is a certified Mental Performance Consultant and professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. Christie works with multiple athletes/performers competing at different levels, including canoe/kayak paddlers, equestrian riders, curlers, figure skaters, musicians, and rugby players. Dr. Cohn and Sommer discuss how to stay focused under the stress of sports. … Sport Psychology Article…

Performance Anxiety in Big Competitions

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who experiences performance anxiety in big competitions because he compares himself to the competition. Dr. Cohn shares mental game strategies on how to focus on your game to feel confident and composed. Listen to this month’s sports psychology … Sport Psychology Article…