Self-Confidence in Sports

4 Ways to Improve The Mental Skill of Confidence

Improve Confidence

Developing a Higher Level of Confidence You here athletes and coaches talk so much about the importance of confidence for athletes. But do you work on this mental game skill? Athletes with a high level of confidence… –Can better handle pressure during critical moments of competition.–Perform with consistency for longer periods of time.–Are more motivated to achieve goals.–Don’t … Sport Psychology Article…

Help Young Athletes Reframe Doubts – Video

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Do Your Sports Kids Lack Self-Confidence? In “Sports Parents Success Tips,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your youth sports psychology and mental training questions about sports parents and the mental game challenges their sports kids have. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How can you help sports kids have self-confidence in themselves? Watch the video below … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Maintain Confidence During a Performance Dip

Fostering Confidence

Developing Self-Confidence In Sports Self-confidence is one of the most important mental skills in sports. Self-confidence is the belief in your ability to perform well. Without confidence, you cannot fire on all cylinders and perform your best in competition. Many athletes talk about losing confidence as if it’s something that is out of their control. These athletes allow … Sport Psychology Article…

How To Take Your Practice Game To Competition – Video

Sports Psychology Video

Boost Confidence For Game Time In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about improving confidence for competition. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about being confident in both practice and competition: JOHN ASKS: “I play golf and my confidence is usually high when I practice but when I … Sport Psychology Article…

How To Gain Confidence In Sports – Peaksports Video

Peak Sports Video of The Week

Build Confidence For Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about improving confidence for competition. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about building confidence for games: ARNIE ASKS: “When I play in a game I get nervous and lack confidence. How should I prepare my mind before … Sport Psychology Article…

How Having a Short Memory Can Help You Stay Confident

Playing Confident

Overcoming Mistakes In Sports Overcoming mistakes quickly is part of a strong mental game. Ruminating about mistakes can hurt your confidence and focus… But you will make mistakes in competitions no matter who you are. Let’s discuss confidence for a minute… When you are performing well, you are not thinking or judging how you’re doing–you are just playing. … Sport Psychology Article…