What’s the Most Important Skills for Athletes to Possess? Anthony Robbins sent me an interview he did with the legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who recently passed away at age 99. This was one of the best interviews Wooden gave, according to Robbins. Today, I want to share with you something that Wooden said that I think is profound… … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a volleyball player who has lost her serve. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “My 10 yr old daughter is a great volleyball player but has somehow “lost” her serve. Midway through last season she developed “odd” mechanics and … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Free up in Competition? The number one reason athletes, coaches, and parents contact me is when their athletes can’t take their practice game to competition. Do you look like a star in practice, but choke up in competition? Does your performance feel tight, controlled, or lack of freedom when you compete? Many hard-working athletes who get … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a basketball player who makes mental mistakes in competition. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes trust in their abilities and perform with confidence. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “I recently walked on to my college basketball team. I put in so much time and effort, yet in … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a boxer improve his confidence with his self-talk. Sports psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn helps athletes boost their confidence and tust to perform their best in competition. Dr. Cohn answers the following mental game question: “One of my boxing students is struggling. If someone has anxiety, very low self- confidence, no trust … Sport Psychology Article…
How can Other People Influence your Mental Game? An athlete’s mental game can be heavily influenced by the behavior of parents and coaches. That’s why I prefer to work very closely with my students’ parents and, when I can, coaches. A case in point: I received an email from a parent after her daughter completed “The Confident Athlete” … Sport Psychology Article…