The Mental Side of Coping With Injury A sports injury is devastating for almost every athlete. Not only do you experience physical pain and the discomfort associated with rehab, but it can causes an emotional and mental impact on the athlete. What are the anxieties and fears when you are injured? These include: The mental … Sport Psychology Article>>
What Causes Golfers to Freeze Over The Ball? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Alex who can’t get comfortable when standing over the ball. Do you tend to stand over the ball on the golf course and just never feel comfortable enough to pull the trigger? What causes … Sport Psychology Article>>
Controlling Emotions in Tennis In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a young elite tennis player who loses emotional control on the tennis court after making mistakes. Here’s the topic Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses this week: How can you help tennis players let go of bad shots in comeptition? … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Over Generalizations Keep Athletes Stuck It’s very easy for athletes to dwell on the past and carry it into the present, especially if their performance was not ideal. When athletes dwell on past performances, they tend to feel less confident. They also worry that the same mistakes will repeat themselves. When you are focused … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Parents React When Athletes Want to Quit Sports In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Brad who wants to know how he can can help his son who no longer wants to play soccer due to panic attacks and anxiety. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and … Sport Psychology Article>>
Learn How to Win More Matches When Ahead In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Alex, who wants to know how he can close out a match when winning. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game question for Dr. … Sport Psychology Article>>