Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
Does your athletic performance change depending on the record or ranking of your opponent? Do you prepare or train differently when you are the underdog as opposed to being the one favored to …
Continue Reading about How Consistent Preparation is Key to Performance →
Do you crumble during crunch time? Would you rather be on the sidelines when the game is on the line? Time and time again, we hear from athletes who talk about having difficulties competing under …
Continue Reading about How to Compete Well in Pressure Moments →
Do you see yourself as a confident athlete? Does your confidence go up and down throughout the season? For many athletes, confidence is dependent upon their circumstances or opponents. When …
How do long, back-and-forth games mentally 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 …
What is the relationship between belief, confidence, and accomplishment? When you believe you can achieve a goal, you build confidence to go after that goal. When you have unshakeable confidence, …
Continue Reading about How Visualization Helps Boost Confidence →
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 …
