Can You “Enjoy” the Pain and Suffering of Competition?

Can You “Enjoy” the Pain and Suffering of Competition?

Long Competitions

Do you Have the Mental Stamina to Fight to the End? Is your fitness strong enough to endure a five-hour battle so that you don’t lose your mental focus? Are you mentally able to push past the physical pain when your body is telling you it’s out of gas? I loved the feeling of a close, hard-fought competition … Sport Psychology Article…

Making an Impact in Competition – How to Take Risks

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a lacrosse player who wants to make an impact in the game but is held back by fear of failure. He avoids taking risks because he does not want to make a mistake. Mental game coach Dr. Cohn talks about … Sport Psychology Article…

Staying Focused on the Task at Hand with Simon Hartley

Sports Psychology Podcast

Mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Simon Hartley, a sports psychologist who works with gold medalists and world record holders. Simon talks about how to stay focused on the task at hand instead of results. Learn why the most successful athletes in the world focus more on doing their personal best and less on the … Sport Psychology Article…

Helping Athletes Overcome Self-Critical Behavior

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a mental toughness question from a sports parent whose son is very negative and hard on himself despite having a lot of success in the past. Dr. Cohn discusses how athletes can regain confidence and increase positive self-talk. Learn how to identify self-critical … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Focus at Peak Levels Under Pressure – Webinar 1

Video Of The Week

Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports and former Pro football player J.J. Birden give a one hour Webinar on sports psychology strategies to help athletes perform at their peak under pressure. Birden shares his story about how he overcame pressure to succeed in the NFL. But Birden was small for a football player at 5’10.” The pressure to … Sport Psychology Article…

NFL Player JJ Birden on Overcoming Adversity and Size

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews JJ Birden, former NFL wide receiver who played for 9 years. Dr. Cohn and JJ Birden talk about mental toughness in football and what the top players possess. Learn how to block out distractions and recover from mistakes. Learn how JJ overcame adversity … Sport Psychology Article…