In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who wants to quit his game because he thinks he is not the best on the team, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Duane: “I’m playing soccer and I’m thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to tell my parents that I … Sport Psychology Article…
Tips for Receiving Constructive Criticism How do you respond to constructive criticism? Do you reject it outright or welcome it from coaches? Why do some athletes reject corrections or constructive feedback from their coach? Athletes fear receiving constructive criticism for several reasons: Some athletes see the criticism as a list of everything they do wrong. In these instances, … Sport Psychology Article…
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who is struggling to compose himself during difficult times of the game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers from Zed who had to say this about his game: ZED: “How do I control my emotions when I play. If something doesn’t go my way, I lose my head. How … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcoming Underperformance for Athletes How well do you perform when your back is up against the wall or when you are playing an elimination game? Some athletes perform better when there is a sense of urgency or perceived pressure. We often call these athletes clutch in those situations. However, are all athletes who play better when their backs … Sport Psychology Article…
How You Can Become the Best Athlete You Can Be How do you become the best athlete you can be? Why do so many athletes fall well short of their potential? When you understand the factors that interfere with improvement, you can apply mental strategies to build motivation and move your game forward. How many times have you … Sport Psychology Article…
The Instant Gratification Trap & its Negative Impact Do you become frustrated when you don’t see results immediately? Sometimes, athletes expect too much, too quickly. These athletes believe increased efforts will have an immediate impact on their results. For example, a baseball pitcher spends a lot of time working with a pitching coach to add another pitch to … Sport Psychology Article…