How do Long Games Impact your Performance? More than physical factors, mental factors affect the outcome of close games. Back-and-forth games are often a game of attrition or who can wear down their opponent. Some athletes feel more comfortable during close competitions than other athletes. For example, some basketball players are better able to focus when the lead … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader playing in the flow all the time. Here’s the question of the week: WILLIAM: “I think to play well, I have to be in flow. But I can’t seem to enter flow at will. How do I always enter into the flow for every time I compete?” Listen … Sport Psychology Article…
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 best game that day. Watch this video to learn more: Video on Performing in the Zone Related Sports Psychology … Sport Psychology Article…
Every Athlete Makes Mistakes How do you deal with mistakes during a competition? Do you quickly refocus on your game, or do you dwell on mistakes for too long? Why focusing on mistakes interferes with athletic performance: When you fail to refocus after a mistake, you give your opponents a significant mental edge. How to counter mistakes: In … Sport Psychology Article…
How do your Emotions Affect your Team’s Mindset? The impact your emotions have on your team is often overlooked. You may feel that negative emotions or outbursts only hurt your game, but the impact is much more wide-reaching. Let’s look at two scenarios. Imagine a basketball team who is battling for a playoff spot. One player is particularly … Sport Psychology Article…
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 a mental game issue to start with. Watch to Learn more: Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on … Sport Psychology Article…