Do you often compare yourself to other competitors and then create expectations or feel less confident in your skills? Watch this video to learn how to stay focused only on your warm-up and …
Distracting Parents Who Coach from the Sideline
Do you coach young athletes whose parents are constantly yelling and coaching from the sideline? Dr. Patrick Cohn explains why it is not helpful for parents to yell during games and how to set ground …
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Do Athletes Have to Be in the Zone to Perform Well?
The Answer Might Surprise You Do you feel like you should always be in the zone during competition? Watch this video to learn how to find your flow and get in the zone when you may not have your …
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Should You Tell Other Players They Have the Yips?
In this sports psychology video, you learn if you should tell others if they have the yips or not say anything at all. The problem is ball players will make it worse by changing mechanics when it was …
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When Athletes Fail to Meet Others’ Expectations
When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling you how good you can be at sports, but you are not …
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Athletes Who Play Too Safe During Games
Are you or your athlete playing too safe in games? This week, Dr. Cohn answers a questions from a sports parent who's athlete is playing to safe or passively in games. This can often be an issue for …
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