Focusing in Sports for Athletes

Krzyzewski’s “Next Play” Philosophy For Letting Go of Mistakes

Moving on in Sports

How Athletes Can Overcome Mistakes One of the hardest things for any athlete is to move forward after a mistake and focus “in the moment.” Yet athletes are constantly told by coaches to forget about the last play, the previous point or the mistake that happened. Think about a time when, in the heat of battle, you made … Sport Psychology Article…

Concentration Tips for Sports Kids and Parents – Video

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The Focused Sports Kid In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about improving focus and concentration in young athletes. Do your young athletes tend to lose focus in competition? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How can you help your young athletes find out what their distractions … Sport Psychology Article…

How To Focus During Your Warm-Up Routine – Peaksports Video

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Concentrate Before The Game In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about focus in competition. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about how to concentrate while warming up for competition: PAULA ASKS: “I have a hard time focusing fully on my warmup and my horse. I find I … Sport Psychology Article…

Playing When In The Lead – Peaksports Video

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Push Past Your Comfort Zones In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about focus in competition. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about pushing past comfort zones to achieve peak performance: JOHN ASKS: “I have a student who starts his tennis match off well, as soon as he … Sport Psychology Article…

Social Approval And Distractions – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Help Athletes Focus During Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about focus in competition. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about how to help athletes shift their focus from the stands back to the game. JOHN ASKS: “My 12 year old son is a hockey goalie … Sport Psychology Article…