Mental Performance Articles

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

When Athletes Are Paralyzed Mentally by Fear

Fear of Failure

Do you Freeze? It’s common in my work as a mental coach to hear athletes talk about the fear of mistakes and the fear of not disappointing a coach of a teammate. Of course, no one wants to miss the last shot to lose a game by one point or miss a winning field goal attempt on the … Sport Psychology Article…

Do You Sabotage Success in Sports?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a sports parent of a young softball player who sabotages her performance when she is doing well. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and other mental game barriers that limit … Sport Psychology Article…

Do You Have the “Hit Impulse” In Golf

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…

Do Life’s Hassles Distract You in Sports?

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a racer who becomes distracted by life’s hassles. Dr. Cohn helps him stay focused on his sport and let go of other distractions. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and … Sport Psychology Article…

Choking Under Pressure In Golf

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…

Do You Beat Yourself Up and Lose Confidence After Defeat?

Handling Defeat

What Happens to your Confidence After a Loss? Do you (or your athletes) beat yourself up and lose confidence after a poor performance or defeat? Or do you walk away feeling dejected and lose motivation to improve after a tough loss? Some athletes think they can use defeat as a strong motivator… But defeat can wreck careers in … Sport Psychology Article…