Do You Place High Expectations On Your Young Athletes? In “Mental Training Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about sports parents who pressure their kids. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: “I was unknowingly placing on my 10-year-old daughter just by being overly invested in her sport. … Sport Psychology Article…
Superstitions In Sports Do you have to wear the same lucky jersey or shirt every game? Do you have to eat a certain meal before you perform? Many athletes have superstitions they must adhere to–as if their performance would crumble without them… Superstitions in sports are based only on past luck. If something worked in the past before … Sport Psychology Article…
How To Have Effortless Speed in Races New this week, I’m introducing a video series called “Mindset for Sports: Case Studies in Sports Psychology.” In this sports psychology case study series, you’ll learn about the challenges and mental training solutions of real life athletes I’ve worked with to improve their mental game (the names have been changed for … Sport Psychology Article…
The Focused Sports Kid In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about improving focus and concentration in young athletes. Do your young athletes tend to lose focus in competition? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How can you help your young athletes find out what their distractions … Sport Psychology Article…
The Confident Sports Kid In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about sports confidence and parenting advice. Are you unsure as a parent how to identify when your kid needs mental training or are lacking in confidence when they compete? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How … Sport Psychology Article…
The Composed Athlete In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about staying calm and composed in competition. Do you tend to get upset and frustrated with teammates when your teammates make a mistake? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How can you help your athletes have a … Sport Psychology Article…