Mental Toughness in Sports

Mental toughness articles for athletes and performers to improve mental toughness in sports

Mindset Solutions for Balking or Bailing on Skills

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In this episode, you will learn how to manage balking in your sport. We discuss strategies for how to overcome mental blocks and perform freely again. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports – junior to professional – via video mental coaching from … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Cope with Performance Meltdowns

How to Cope with Performance Meltdowns

What Happens Mentally After Performance Collapses? Summary: Performance meltdowns are some of the toughest challenges athletes face—blowing a lead, collapsing under pressure, or letting mistakes snowball. These moments can leave long-lasting scars, creating fear and anxiety in future competitions. The key is not to bury these emotions but to process them, learn from mistakes, and use setbacks as … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents 

Sports Psychology Podcast

In this episode, we help sports parents separate the athlete from the person. We discuss how to help athletes not be defined by just their sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performance coaches. Learn more … Sport Psychology Article…

The Sophomore Slump for Athletes

The Sophomore Slump for Athletes

What is a ‘Sophomore Slump’ in Sports? A “sophomore slump” is when an athlete performs worse in their second season than in their first season. Sophomore slump is often used to “explain” why a player struggles to maintain their high level of performance after a strong rookie year. In such scenarios, the sophomore slump seems to take on … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Stay Confident During Cold Weather

Sports Psychology Video

In this episode you will learn how to prepare to play in cold weather. We discuss how to maintain motivation and confidence to play in tough weather conditions. Related Sports Psychology Article The Composed Athlete (Digital Download) “The Composed Athlete” audio and workbook program helps you gain a competitive edge by improving your composure in competition. Learn the … Sport Psychology Article…

Athlete Confidence and Playing in Cold Weather

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In this episode, you will learn how to prepare to play in cold weather. We discuss how to maintain motivation and confidence to play in tough weather conditions. In this video series: “Three Ways to,” mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Georgia Miller discuss how to improve your mindset for sports. Learn tips for imagery, focus, recruiting, … Sport Psychology Article…