How to Play More Confidently in Sports Have you been disappointed after a game because you lost, or thought you played poorly? Do you recognize your performance as either good or bad? Do you give yourself credit where credit is due? Australia lost to France on Saturday 2-1 in their World Cup opener. Though, the … Sport Psychology Article>>
Are You Making Preround Mental Game Mistakes? One critical contributor to confidence is preparation… The more prepared you feel, the more confidence you carry into golf tournaments. What if your preparation is disrupted due to injury? What if you cannot train or practice for a lengthy period of time? Is it possible to maintain some … Sport Psychology Article>>
Performing Well During Pressure Moments Have you ever had one of those make it or break it moments in your athletic career? The big moment, where the season all comes down to one play or one event, is one of the greatest pressure moments you will ever experience. Think of what an athlete experiences in … Sport Psychology Article>>
Overcoming Momentum Changes in Hockey Do you play hockey and occasionally you lose your confidence? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Matt who wants to know how to help his young hockey goalie build confidence and competitiveness. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Athletes Can Cope With Getting Benched “BENCHED! I can’t believe it.” When you are a starter and are benched, it often comes as quite a shock. There is often no warning when you are benched even when you might be having a bad game, an off night or a previous competition where you under-performed. … Sport Psychology Article>>
Five Ways Sports Parents Hurt Athletes’ Mental Game Sports parents can negligently undermine their kids’ mental game. You might not be aware of the ways you hinder your athletes confidence and composure… Here are Five Ways Parents May Hurt their Athlete’s Mental Game: 1. Dwelling on mistakes. Do you tend to focus on kids’ mistakes … Sport Psychology Article>>