Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
Overcoming High Expectations in Sports "Shoot for the moon... Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Many athletes adopt this philosophy. Unfortunately, athletes with this type of …
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Does Your Golfer Lack Self-Confidence? Are you a parent with a young golfer that competes a lot, yet your golfer seems to lack self-confidence under pressure? Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology …
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How to Want The Ball in The Final Moments of The Game Some athletes want the ball in their hand in the closing seconds of a game while other athletes pray they don't get the ball as time ticks …
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What Is Pressure? The term “pressure” dominates the headlines of sporting events. Athletes often report feeling so much pressure during major competitions that they find it difficult to perform …
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Do You Thrive On Pressure? Would you consider yourself a “nervous athlete” or a "gamer" in competition? Gamers tend to raise their performance in critical games and moments--they thrive on the …
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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 …
