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Staying Focused on the Task at Hand with Simon Hartley

Mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Simon Hartley, a sports psychologist who works with gold medalists and world record holders. Simon talks about how to stay focused on the task at hand instead … Sports Psychology Tip

Sports Psychology Podcast: Helping Athletes Overcome Tentative Performances

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a parent whose child stopped taking risks and stopped shotting during basketball games. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes trust their abilities and get into a … Sports Psychology Tip

Athletes Who Intimidate Themselves Before Competing

Sports Confidence

Do You Make Comparisons to Other Athletes? Do you (or your athletes) make comparisons to other athletes that might be bigger, stronger, or more talented than you? Do you worry when your opponents have more wins … Sports Psychology Tip

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 … Sports Psychology Tip

Sports Psychology Podcast: How to Ignore Your Competitors

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete who focuses on her competitor. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes stop worrying about their competitors. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game … Sports Psychology Tip

Sports Psychology Podcast: How to Stop Worrying What Others Think

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a football kicker who worries what his coach thinks about his game. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes stop worrying what others think. Dr. Cohn … Sports Psychology Tip

Golf Psychology: 8 Signs of a Failing Mental Game

Golf Mindset

Do You Identify With These 8 Signs of a Failing Mental Game? What are the top signs your mental game is getting in the way of shooting low golf scores? Today I want to share with … 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