Performing With Trust in Tryouts Many athletes always ask me: “How do I prepare for tryouts?” With middle school and high school tryouts right around the corner, you want to be mentally ready to compete your best and not panic… Tryouts can be a stressful time for many athletes. You can feel anxious, nervous, and just plain “scared.” … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Control Your Focus Have you ever been recognized for your individual talent or accomplishments? Did that “satisfy” you? Or, were you unfulfilled? James Harden was recognized as the NBA’s MVP this past season. Harden declared himself the best player in the league four years ago, and refused to back down until his doubters turned to believers. … Sport Psychology Article…
Improving Athletic Team Culture What is the leadership like on your team? How is the culture within your team? Does the leader influence and support the culture? Leadership, or effective leadership can often be hard to find on a team. Many times, the best player on the team might be designated as leader or captain. Or, the players … Sport Psychology Article…
When Momentum Changes in Volleyball Games In this week’s “PeakSports Video,” Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dr. Megan Melchiorre, start a new mental game video series for volleyball coaches, players and parents. They discuss the psychology of volleyball and some of the challenges that volleyball players have. Do you struggle with fragile self-confidence in games? In this video, Dr. … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Trust Your Skills in Volleyball In this week’s “PeakSports Video,” Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dr. Megan Melchiorre, start a new mental game video series for volleyball coaches, players and parents. They discuss the psychology of volleyball and some of the challenges that volleyball players have. Are you (or your volleyball players) able to take your practice … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Manage Perfectionism in Volleyball In this week’s “PeakSports Video,” Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dr. Megan Melchiorre, start a new mental game video series for volleyball coaches, players and parents. They discuss the psychology of volleyball and some of the challenges that volleyball players have. In this video, Dr. Cohn and Dr. Megan discuss: What tips can … Sport Psychology Article…