Sports psychology articles and tips about mental performance coaching for athletes, parents, performers, and coaches.
When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling your how good you can be at sports, but you are not meeting those expectations? Watch this video to understand your own expectations
This sports psychology video is about helping athletes who are hard on themselves. We also call this being self-critical. These athletes do not take constructive criticism well from a coach either. We helps sports parents learn how to improve athletes’ mental approach to sports and have more fun. Watch this video on how to improve … Sport Psychology Article>>
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode. Nick said: “I feel that some young athletes think they are “trying hard” but have no clue about what trying hard actually feels like. My son plays hockey … Sport Psychology Article>>
In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps a player who wants to quit his game because he thinks he is not the best on the team, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Duane: “I’m playing soccer and I’m thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to … Sport Psychology Article>>
If you make a bad play or something doesn’t go your way, do you get frustrated or upset easily? In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn discusses how to control your emotions when things aren’t going your way. How do you maintain composure during the game? Learn how to have emotional control and maintain composure … Sport Psychology Article>>
In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps athletes effectively communicate with their teammates. What can you do continuously communicate with your teammates instead of shutting down? Learn how to continue to communicate and address your mind game. Watch now to learn how to better communicate with your team