Obtaining the Inner Game Mindset for Sports Performance In this week’s sports psychology tip, I’ll continue to the topic of performing with trust in your skills… Please note that I define trust in your skills differently than confidence. Confidence is knowing you or your athletes can perform well or execute your skills. Trust is relying on your practice … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who wants to know how to best use visualization to boost confidence in sports! Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and other mental game barriers that limit your … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Manage Strict Expectations Last week, I wrote to you about confidence-killer #1 in sports: Harboring strict expectations… Athletes who maintain very high expectations (demands) easily lose confidence when they don’t perform up to their expectations. Strict expectations also can lead to judgmental thinking and self-doubt. Even worse, athletes become frustrated when they fail to perform up … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from an athlete who loses intensity when in the lead. Dr. Cohn discusses how to overcome a comfort zone and break through personal barriers in sports. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in … Sport Psychology Article…
Dr. Cohn interviews Sommer Christie, BSc MHK, who is a certified Mental Performance Consultant and professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. Christie works with multiple athletes/performers competing at different levels, including canoe/kayak paddlers, equestrian riders, curlers, figure skaters, musicians, and rugby players. Dr. Cohn and Sommer discuss how to stay focused under the stress of sports. … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a sports parent of a young softball player who sabotages her performance when she is doing well. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and other mental game barriers that limit … Sport Psychology Article…