Mental Performance Articles

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

Mindset and How to Reach Your Athletic Potential

How to Develop Growth Mindset

How to Develop Growth Mindset What separates elite athletes from the rest? Talent? Many talented athletes never lived up to their potential. Technical skills? All the technical skills in the world will not help if you are unable to perform those skills in the heat of competition. Natural athleticism? There are many examples in sports where less athletic … Sport Psychology Article…

The Mental Coaching Process

Sports Psychology Podcast

What is The Success Rate With Mental Coaching? In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. I get a lot of questions about mental coaching and what a mental coach does and how the process works… Today, I’m going to answer a questions from … Sport Psychology Article…

Do You Always Have Bad Luck in Sports?

Taking Responsibility to Turn Your Game Around

Taking Responsibility to Turn Your Game Around Do you feel you never get any breaks in competition, as if you were cursed by bad luck? Do you feel you get unlucky bounces, unfair officiating, bad seeding, unlucky draws, inopportune equipment failure, horrible competition conditions, injuries, and opponents who are firing on all cylinders just at the right time? … Sport Psychology Article…

What You Learn in a Mental Training Lesson – Video

Video Of The Week

What Skills Do You Learn During Mental Coaching? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers sports psychology questions from athletes, parents and coaches Are you curious about what happens in a mental training lesson or session? In this video, you’ll learn: What skills are taught during mental coaching sessions. COHN: There are many different skills … Sport Psychology Article…

How a Pregame Routine Helps Athletes Succeed

How to Develop A Pregame Routine

How to Develop A Pregame Routine Are you anxious prior to competitions? Do you feel unsure before a game and fearful that you might mess up? Prior to a competition, are your thoughts scattered and your mind filled with distractions? Do you find it difficult to mentally prepare for a competition and get into the right mindset? Anxiety, … Sport Psychology Article…