How to Focus in The Moment It’s very easy for athletes to dwell on the past and carry it into the present, especially if their performance was not ideal. When athletes dwell on past performances, they tend to feel less confident. They also worry that the same mistakes will repeat themselves. When you are focused on the past, … Sport Psychology Article…
Coaches Who Distract Athletes by Yelling In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Mark about dealing with coaches who constantly yell instructions during games. What can you do if your athlete is highly confused by a coach that wants to yell constant instructions during games? Mark wrote in and said: “How do … Sport Psychology Article…
Controlling Your Focus in Games Athletes under perform all the time in sports… Sometimes when you play against a team or opponent with a lower rank, you may underestimate them to take the game too lightly. In a tournament elimination format, you may look past that lower ranked opponent and focus on your next match-up or a more … Sport Psychology Article…
How Mentally Tough Athletes Deal With Adversity Is your mental toughness challenged when you have to perform under adverse circumstances? If you want to perform your best, you’ll need to learn how to anticipate and cope with challenges. Coping means having a way to respond to adversity so you can perform with a level head. Sports has its … Sport Psychology Article…
Making a Comeback With Momentum At the end of a game, athletes need to have the energy to successfully close out the game. Not just physical energy… You also need the mental stamina to finish games strong. There are many potential factors that zap your mental energy: When a team loses momentum, they lose mental energy causing them … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stay Focused During Competition In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Judith who wants to know how she can overcome external distractions during competition. Judith said:“I’m distracted during league play… Loud talking, people moving in my line of sight, loud music, all those things. I don’t like it because it … Sport Psychology Article…