Do You Struggle With Being Calm During Games? In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Fear of Failure and Mental Toughness in Sports. Do you have trouble relaxing and being calm in competition? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: ISAIAH ASKS: “I’m having trouble relaxing and … Sport Psychology Article…
Positive Thinking vs. Confidence In Sports In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about how athletes can be mentally tough. Do you have an athlete that’s struggling with their skills but refuses to focus on positive thinking? Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: SARAH ASKS: “My daughter … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You A Mentally Tough Athlete? In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about what mental toughness is for athletes. In this video I’m going to talk about what mental toughness is and what the mental skills that are included in being a mentally tough athlete. What is mental toughness? … Sport Psychology Article…
What Top Athletes Have Benefited From Mental Training? Whether athletes are young or college-age, talented or less talented, they all can benefit from mental training. Yet, a number of obstacles prevent athletes from embracing it. What does this mean for parents and coaches? Read on and you’ll learn how to help athletes overcome their resistance to mental training. … Sport Psychology Article…
Talent vs. Ability “I’m not as talented as…” “He is so much better than me.” “I will never be able to beat her.” Have you ever had one of these thoughts about your ability? How hear your athletes talk this way? Do you sometimes feel at a disadvantage because other athletes have much more talent than you? There … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Toughness Tips For Athletes Injury is a challenge that most athletes will face at some time during their career. Injuries can range from mild to serious ones requiring surgery. Injuries are not easy for anyone. For some athletes, the emotional impact of an injury can be devastating. With injury, athlete have a fear of the unknown, “Will … Sport Psychology Article…