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Pregame Anxiety

Pregame anxiety articles for athletes. Learn what causes pregame, anxiety and tension for athletes prior to competition.

Equestrian Confidence Video 5: Coping with Preshow Jitters – Video

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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 … Sports Psychology Tip

Top Mental Game Challenges For Equestrian Athletes

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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 … Sports Psychology Tip

Sports Psychology Podcast: Dealing With Pre-Match Jitters

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a rugby player regain confidence after injury. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes boost confidence and perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: I am … Sports Psychology Tip

Why Fear of Failure Leads to Tentative Play

Fear of Failure

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 … Sports Psychology Tip

Favre Welcomes the Pregame Butterflies in NFL Return

Pregame Butterflies

Pregame Jitters Most athletes feel “jitters” or nervousness before competition. But are jitter a bad thing to feel before a game? It depends on who you ask. Many young athletes who experience pregame jitters think they … Sports Psychology Tip

A Mentally Prepared Athlete is a Relaxed Athlete

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The Relaxed Athlete Wow, the upcoming release of “The Relaxed Athlete” has completely swamped me… and the momentum is so crazy that I can’t wait for April 1. “The Relaxed Athlete,” is the cream of the … Sports Psychology Tip

The 10 Deadly Mistakes Athletes Make With Their Pregame Attitude

Pregame Misakes

Are You Making Any of These ‘Deadly’ Mistakes? Are you so concerned about what others might be thinking about your game that you get distracted when you play? For many athletes, a huge source of pregame … Sports Psychology Tip

Pregame Stress and Anxiety: Athletes’ Mental Roadblock to Success

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What Holds You Back From Performing Your Best? Most champion athletes and coaches are aware of the importance of the mental game. If you or your athletes are tense, worry about outcomes, or bring stress from … Sports Psychology Tip