Mental Performance Articles

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

Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents 

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this episode, we help sports parents separate the athlete from the person. We discuss how to help athletes not be defined by just their sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performance coaches. Learn more … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Deal with a Coach Who Yells

How to Deal with a Coach Who Yells

How to Deal with a Coach Yelling Nobody likes it when coaches yell at them. Coaches should treat their athletes with respect. Unfortunately, events don’t always unfold as we would like. Coaches who yell feel as if it is a wake-up call and the best way to deliver feedback or instructions. Most of these coaches have no idea … Sport Psychology Article…

How Athletes Approach Playing on a New Team 

Golf Psychology Podcast

In this episode, you will learn how to approach guest playing on a new team. We discuss three strategies to help improve your performance when you are playing with a new team. Related Sports Psychology Article The Composed Athlete (Digital Download) “The Composed Athlete” audio and workbook program helps you gain a competitive edge by improving your composure … Sport Psychology Article…

The Sophomore Slump for Athletes

The Sophomore Slump for Athletes

What is a ‘Sophomore Slump’ in Sports? A “sophomore slump” is when an athlete performs worse in their second season than in their first season. Sophomore slump is often used to “explain” why a player struggles to maintain their high level of performance after a strong rookie year. In such scenarios, the sophomore slump seems to take on … Sport Psychology Article…