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>>
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. Why do some tennis players sabotage themselves when leading a match or set and eventually end … Sport Psychology Article>>
Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Mike about how you can introduce mental coaching to your athletes. How do you introduce mental coaching to your kids without them feeling like there is something wrong with them? “I don’t know how to help my son realize that he has a throwing issue without destroying his … Sport Psychology Article>>
Embracing Sports Psychology All athletes have coaches or trainers that physically prepare them for competition. Athletes spend a tremendous amount of hours honing their technique, working on game plans and competition strategy and physical conditioning in hopes of achieving success. Elite athletes recognize that, in terms of physical ability, the playing field is relatively even. … Sport Psychology Article>>
What Does a Sport Psychologist Do for Athletes? Do you ever wonder what a sports psychologist does to help athletes? The greatest myth in athletics is that sport psychology is just for crazy athletes, “head cases” and those who choke under pressure, bub misconception keeps many athletes away from reaping the benefits of sport psychology. … Sport Psychology Article>>
The Benefits of Sports Psychology What kind of results can the typical athlete who receives sports psychology coaching expect to see? Sports psychology and mental toughness coaching is not a one-size-fits-all solution to performance issues in sports. Results vary from athlete to athlete and are contingent upon factors such as a desire to improve mental … Sport Psychology Article>>