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 focus on what’s important for equestrian athletes. He answers questions from riders about pressure, pregame jitters, over analysis, perfectionism, and other mental game challenges. Dr. Cohn answers a question about how to block out the distractions and focus on the task.
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In this short video, learn:
- Tips on mental preparation for equestrians.
- How to cope better with pre-show jitters
- The difference between positive and negative jitters.
- Why you can’t block out distractions.
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Watch Other Videos in This Series:
- Watch Equestrian Confidence Video 1
- Watch Equestrian Confidence Video 2
- Watch Equestrian Confidence Video 3
- Watch Equestrian Confidence Video 4
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- Top Mental Game Challenges For Equestrian Athletes
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