When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling you how good you can be at sports, but you are not meeting those expectations? Watch this video to learn how to deal with pressure from others: Video on Expectations Leading to Increased Pressure Related … Sport Psychology Article…
Are you or your athlete playing too safe in games? This week, Dr. Cohn answers a questions from a sports parent who’s athlete is playing to safe or passively in games. This can often be an issue for athletes with fear of failure. Watch this video below to learn how to play your game with out fear of … Sport Psychology Article…
The Most Overlooked Aspect of being an Athlete You can probably come up with a list of possibilities: No doubt that many of these aspects can improve athletic performance. However, athletes most often neglect themselves or their mental well-being. In recent years, the news has brought to the forefront many athletes who have come forth to talk about … Sport Psychology Article…
In this video, you learn sports psychology strategies to take your practice game to competition Do you play more tentatively in matches compared to practice? Watch this video to learn how to play your “normal” game when you go from practice to matches? Video on Taking Practice Game to Competition Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology … Sport Psychology Article…
Tips for Receiving Constructive Criticism How do you respond to constructive criticism? Do you reject it outright or welcome it from coaches? Why do some athletes reject corrections or constructive feedback from their coach? Athletes fear receiving constructive criticism for several reasons: Some athletes see the criticism as a list of everything they do wrong. In these instances, … Sport Psychology Article…
When you make a bad play or something doesn’t go your way during competition, do you get frustrated or upset easily? In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn discusses how to control your emotions when things aren’t going your way. How do you maintain composure during the game? Learn how to have emotional control and maintain composure as … Sport Psychology Article…