The Mental Game of Golf Have you ever played in a tournament in which you were playing great one moment, hitting effortless shots… and then, in an instant, your game unravels and you lose patience? Without notice, your game is no longer effortless and you can’t seem to hit the ball anywhere near your intended target. You start thinking, “What happened? A minute ago, I was playing great and … [Read more...] about Patience is a Virtue – in Golf
Performance Anxiety
Did Nadal Choke at Wimbledon? The Anatomy of Choking
Rafael Nadal, the number two-ranked player in the world, is known for his mental toughness on the men’s tennis circuit. He’s won countless tournaments on his aggressive style of play and mental toughness including the 2011 French Open. But last week, Djokovic defeated Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 in the 2011 Wimbledon final. Did Nadal choke in the championship match against Novak Djokovic? Was Nadal’s … [Read more...] about Did Nadal Choke at Wimbledon? The Anatomy of Choking
Equestrian Confidence Video 5: Coping with Preshow Jitters
Coping With Preshow Jitters Mental coach, Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports helps equestrian athletes of all levels improve their mental game and performance. In this video, Dr. Cohn discusses how to cope with preshow jitters and focus on what's important for equestrian athletes. He answers questions from riders about pressure, pregame jitters, over analysis, perfectionism, and other … [Read more...] about Equestrian Confidence Video 5: Coping with Preshow Jitters
Top Mental Game Challenges For Equestrian Athletes
Top Mental Game Challenges For Equestrian Athletes Mental coach, Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports helps equestrian athletes of all level improve their mental game and performance. In this video Dr. Cohn addresses the top mental challenges of equestrian athletes. He discusses how equestrian riders sabotage themselves in the show ring with pregame jitters, over analysis, perfectionism, … [Read more...] about Top Mental Game Challenges For Equestrian Athletes
Golf Podcast: Signs of Burnout
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, answers a question from a golfer about burnout and … [Read more...] about Golf Podcast: Signs of Burnout
Sports Psychology Podcast: Self-Talk Strategies to Boost Confidence
In this week's sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a boxer improve his confidence with his self-talk. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes boost their confidence and tust to perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: "One of my boxing students is struggling. If someone has anxiety, very low self- confidence, no trust in … [Read more...] about Sports Psychology Podcast: Self-Talk Strategies to Boost Confidence
Why Fear of Failure Leads to Tentative Play
Are You Afraid to Fail? More and more, athletes I work with on the mental game come are held back by fear of failure. Fear and fear of failure are a constant source of stress or anxiety that sabotages your or your team's performance. In sports, most of the fear athletes have is based on their perception of the importance of a performance or game AND what they assume others think about their … [Read more...] about Why Fear of Failure Leads to Tentative Play
Sport Psychology Podcast: Improve Trust
In this week's sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player relax in crunch time. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes tust their abilities and play relaxed in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: "My daughter has excellent basketball skills, but her coach thinks she hasn't learned how to relax in crunch-time. If she drives to the … [Read more...] about Sport Psychology Podcast: Improve Trust
Sport Psychology Podcast: Perform Without Expectations
In this week's sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player who puts pressure on himself to perform. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform without expectations and tension in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: "I play pro basketball in Europe and after two games have not played well. I am feeling so tight and anxious to … [Read more...] about Sport Psychology Podcast: Perform Without Expectations
Sports Psychology Podcast: Play Without Fear in Competition
In this week's sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an football player who has a mental block when trying to kick PATs. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform without fear and tension in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: "I play football for my high school. I'm a kick and punter. In practice I can hit everything. I have college … [Read more...] about Sports Psychology Podcast: Play Without Fear in Competition