Confidence in Sports Tips

When Your Athletes Play too Safe in Sports

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: “My son plays for a top soccer team in the state. He does great at practice, and he does amazing in other sports when he’s one of the best in the … Sport Psychology Article…

Overcome Negative Self-talk in Sports

A Positive Mindset Helps to Perform Better Do you view self-talk as something you can control? Do you think self-talk has any impact on performance? Imagine how you would feel if your parents told you that you had no chance of winning because you were competing against a “more talented” opponent before the start of a competition. Would … Sport Psychology Article…

Performing Well Under Pressure

High Pressure Games

Keep Focus and Stay in the Moment What causes choking? Why do some athletes choke while other athletes rise to the occasion? No athlete likes to hear the word “choking,” let alone admit it. Yet, some athletes believe they “always choke” when the pressure is on. Choking is rooted in three sources: 1. Self-talk – If you tell … Sport Psychology Article…

Helping Kids Stay in Sports – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Play for Yourself, Not to Please Others In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete make a tough decision of whether to quit her sports or not. You’ll learn that finding your own motivation and joy in playing your sport is more important than playing for other people. In this video, learn about how to decide … Sport Psychology Article…

How Athletes Can Manage High Expectations

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps athletes improve their mental game for sports. Learn how to get your mindset right when you compete so you can perform your best. In this podcast, you learn about how athletes place expectations on themselves and also feel them from parents and others. Dr. Cohn answers a question from an … Sport Psychology Article…

Social Approval for Athletes in Today’s World

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews former Team Canada Junior National Snowboarder. They discuss social approval for athletes in today’s world of social media. How expectations from others and social media can impact athletes’ mindset and performance. Natalie Allport is a former Team Canada snowboarder, CrossFit athlete, content creator, and mental health advocate for athletes. … Sport Psychology Article…