Mental Performance Articles

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

Favre Welcomes the Pregame Butterflies in NFL Return

Pregame Butterflies

Pregame Jitters Most athletes feel “jitters” or nervousness before competition. But are jitter a bad thing to feel before a game? It depends on who you ask. Many young athletes who experience pregame jitters think they are nervous or tense and don’t like these feelings. However, veteran players welcome pregame jitters and even worry when they don’t feel … Sport Psychology Article…

Fall 2009 Mental Coach Certification Program Details

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I have a super quick update about the fall MGCP course starting in October… I’ve had much interest from coaches and other professionals who want to join the fall program. If you want to enroll, please contact me as soon as possible. Early registration ends September 1, 2009 for the Fall course starting in October. Get 10% off … Sport Psychology Article…

3 Must-Have Keys to Success in Sports (or anything)

Mental Training

The Keys to Success in Sports What are three (must have) keys to success in sports? (1) Good instruction, (2) Practice and repetition, and (3) Trust in your skills. Allow me to explain… I was prompted to write this email after I received an interesting note from a baseball parent. He’s worried that his son can’t remember his … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Play Well When You Feel Uncomfortable

Perfectionism

Are You a Perfectionist? Does your performance suffer when you’re not “on,” you feel uncomfortable, or don’t have your “A” game that day? Do you struggle with staying determined and grinding out the competition if your game is off or the competition is too strong? At an extreme level, I work with perfectionists that have trouble staying composed … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Podcast: How to Play Freely in Tournaments

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. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, helps golfers take their practice game to tournaments. *Download The Golf Psychology Podcast #113  … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Podcast: How to Block out Life Distractions on the Course

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. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, helps golfers overcome life distractions on the course. … Sport Psychology Article…