The Sports Psychology Podcast
A sports psychology, mental toughness, and mental training radio show that seeks to help athletes, coaches and sports parents reach peak performance. Learn the latest mental training strategies to identify ineffective mindsets, improve sports confidence, and boost your performance. Get free mental game tips from sports psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn.
Episodes
Inside the Mental Coaching for Throwing Yips
Inside the Mental Coaching for Throwing Yips | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn what takes place in Yips mental coaching. We discuss the steps in the coaching process and how we can help you. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified menta
How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think in Soccer
How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage social approval concerns in soccer. We discuss how to play for yourself and stop worrying about judgement from others. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for
How Do I Get Into the Zone in Basketball?
How Do I Get Into the Zone? | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to get into the zone and play more freely. We discuss strategies for how to play in the flow state and unlock your peak performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certifi
Breaking the Link Between the Throwing Yips and Self-Worth
Breaking the Link Between Yips and Self-Worth | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to separate your identity from your performance. We discuss ways to create a healthy perspective in your sport. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified
How to Deal With a Bad Warmup in Soccer
How to Deal With a Bad Warmup in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage a shortened warmup in soccer. We discuss how to compete well regardless of what happens before the game. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified men
Mental Routine to Make More Free Throws in Basketball
Mental Routine to Make More Free Throws in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to create a routine at the free throw line to be more consistent. We discuss the benefits of routine to make more free throws. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for spo
What is the Throwing Yips Cycle?
What is the Throwing Yips Cycle? | Baseball Throwing Yips Tips In this episode, you will learn what the yips cycle is. We discuss what starts the yips cycle, and how to get out of it. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performance coaches. Learn more
How to Manage Pre-Game Nerves in Soccer
How to Manage Pre-Game Nerves in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage pre-game nerves in soccer. We discuss the difference between pre-game jitters and performance anxiety and how to overcome these. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sport
How to Stay Focused During Games in Basketball
How to Stay Focused During Games in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to stay locked in during competition. We discuss potential distractions and how to refocus during the game to play at your best. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports w
Overcome Your Fear with the Throwing Yips
Overcome Your Fear with the Throwing Yips | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to overcome your fear with the throwing yips. We discuss how fear of embarrassment and fear of failure add to the yips, and how to overcome these fears. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your m
How to Build Confidence in Soccer
How to Build Confidence in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to build self-confidence in soccer. We discuss the confidence killers that hurt confidence and how to overcome them. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental
How to Perform Under Pressure in Basketball
How to Perform Under Pressure in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to be clutch under pressure. We discuss mindset tips on how to use your mental game to be aggressive and make the big shot at the end of a game. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset
How to Make Consistent Throws With the Throwing Yips
How to Make Consistent Throws With the Throwing Yips | Sports Psychology Podcasat In this episode, will learn how to make more consistent throws. We discuss how to use your brain to your advantage to free up your throwing. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified
How to Play Better in Soccer Games
How to Play Better in Soccer Games | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to take your practice performance to competition. We discuss why it's challenging to take your practice performance to competition, and how to improve this transition. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improv
How to Manage Pre-Game Nerves in Basketball
How to Manage Pre-Game Nerves in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage pre-game nerves and turn them into excitement. We discuss mindset tips to get mentally prepared before games so you can start off the game strong. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve
How to Simplify Your Throwing With the Yips
How to Simplify Your Throwing With the Yips | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to simplify your thoughts with the throwing yips. We discuss how overemphasizing mechanics exaggerates the problem, and how to go back to the basics. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mi
How to Visualize in Soccer
How to Visualize in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to visualize or use imagery in soccer. We discuss how to manage negative images and replace them with helpful images. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental perfor
How to Come off the Bench in Basketball
How to Come off the Bench in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to stay locked in on the bench. We discuss how to stay focused to enter the game off the bench so you are ready to play. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certifi
How to Build Back Confidence With the Throwing Yips
How to Build Back Confidence With the Throwing Yips | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to build stable confidence. We discuss how confidence fades quickly with the yips and how to rebuild it. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified m
How to Stop Overthinking in Soccer
How to Stop Overthinking in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to stop overthinking in soccer. We discuss different types of overthinking and how to simplify your performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental per
How to Be Clutch in Basketball
How to Be Clutch in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to perform in big moments. We discuss mindset strategies to use your mind to help you execute and be clutch. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performance
How to Overcome the Throwing Yips
How to Overcome the Throwing Yips | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to accept and embrace the yips journey. We discuss how to battle back from the yips from a mental perspective. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental perfor
How to Handle Mistakes in Soccer
How to Handle Mistakes in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to handle mistakes in soccer. We discuss the causes of frustration and lack of composure in soccer and how to overcome them. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified
How to Mentally Prepare for a Basketball Game
How to Mentally Prepare for a Basketball Game | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to mentally prepare for a big game. We discuss strategies to get your mind ready to go compete. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performan
How Do I Fix the Throwing Yips?
How Do I Fix the Throwing Yips? | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn what mental blocks continue to cause the throwing yips. We discuss how to overcome these challenges to throw freely again. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental
How To Get Into the Flow State in Soccer
How To Get Into the Flow State in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to get into the flow state in soccer. We discuss how to enter and stay in the flow state, and things that disrupt flow. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certifi
How To Get Out of a Shooting Slump in Basketball
How To Get Out of a Shooting Slump in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to get out of a shooting slump. We discuss what causes shooting slumps and how to use your mind to break out of it. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our cer
What Are the Throwing Yips?
What Are the Throwing Yips? | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn what the throwing yips are. We discuss what causes the yips and how to overcome them. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performance coaches. Learn more at peaksp
How to Cope With Pressure in Soccer
How to Cope With Pressure in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to cope with pressure on the pitch using mental game performance tips and strategies. Learn about what pressure is in soccer and how to avoid choking. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset f
Mindset Tips for Navigating Social Media
Mindset Tips for Navigating Social Media | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn strategies to manage social media as an athlete in today's society. We discuss how to keep your focus solely on competing. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certifie
How to Not Feel Guilty with Time Off from Your Sport
How to Not Feel Guilty with Time Off from Your Sport | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage taking time off from your sport. We discuss strategies to help you healthily disconnect from your sport. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our
College Recruiting Tips from a Mental Performance Coach
College Recruiting Tips from a Mental Performance Coach | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn three tips to help your athlete get noticed by college coaches from a mental performance coach perspective. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our certifie
Mindset Trap Solutions for Balking or Bailing on Skills
Mindset Trap Solutions for Balking or Bailing on Skills | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage balking in your sport. We discuss strategies for how to overcome mental blocks and perform freely again. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with o
Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents
Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, we help sports parents separate the athlete from the person. We discuss how to help athletes not be defined by just their sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our ce
How Athletes Approach Playing on a New Team
How Athletes Approach Playing on a New Team | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to approach guest playing on a new team. We discuss three strategies to help improve your performance when you are playing with a new team. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for
How to Stay Confident During Cold Weather
How to Stay Confident During Cold Weather | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode you will learn how to prepare to play in cold weather. We discuss how to maintain motivation and confidence to play in tough weather conditions. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with our c
Three Ways to Reset When Making Mistakes
Three Ways to Reset When Making Mistakes | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn strategies for how to reset after a shift or after making mistakes in your sport. We talk about how negative self-talk and emotions are holding back your sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC.
Three Ways to Stop Overthinking for Athletes
Three Ways to Stop Overthinking for Athletes | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn about the hazards of overthinking in your sport. We talk about challenging the "what if" statements can have a profound impact on your sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your
3 Ways to Use and Apply Mental Imagery for Athletes
3 Ways to Use and Apply Mental Imagery for Athletes | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller discuss the use of mental imagery for athletes and performers. They discuss three ways to use and apply imagery to sports performance. Imagery is a natural skills for athletes, but are not always taught how to get the most out of imagery. Learn how to use mental imagery preg
What Happens During Mental Training?
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
One Mistake we see Sport Parents Make
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
Is Your Athlete Looking at You in the Stands?
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
How to Approach the "Playing time" Question
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
Is your Athlete Self-Motivated or Parent-Motivated?
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
How Parents Can Help Young Athletes Before Games
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
A Post-game Routine for Young Athletes and Parents
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
The Problem with Harping on Mistakes after Games
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
How do I Know if my Athlete Needs Mental Training?
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
Is Your Athlete Playing Safe or Just Appear Lazy?
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sp
Too Many Lessons or Just Anxious?
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about an athlete going backwards deispite many lessons. Why would athletes go backwards? Here's the question of the week: RICK: "My daughter is a 16-year-old softball pitcher & volleyball. Despite many lessons, she has gone backwards with her pitching. She cannot get out of an inning...she either walks the batter or hits the batter in the
Why Ball Players Have Yips in Game Situations
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why ball players only have the yips in game situations. It often each to throw bull pens, but in game situations is when the yips can show up. Here is the question I received: DEREK: "I pitch and have the yips. When I throw batting practice or pitch with just a catcher, it's okay. As soon as a batter enters the batter's box, I start
How to Explain Mental Training to Teens
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a parent about how to introduce mental training to young athletes who are not familiar with it. Here's the question of the week: JOY: "I was hoping to find some kind of concise explanation for teenagers on what mental training is and how it can improve their performance – when they practice mental skills consistently." Peak Performance Sports, LLC
Avoid Making Comparisons to Other Competitors
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to stop making comparisons to others atheltes and paying too much attention to their score as this can hurt confidence and lead to self-intimidation. Here's the question of the week: RACHEL: "How do I ignore the other contestants score when they announce it on the loudspeaker. They announce it right as I'm warming up about to ska
Annoying Sports Parents Who Yell from the Sideline
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how sports parents can be annoying to other parents watching their kids play. Here's the question of the week: COACH LESLIE: "What do you do when you have a parent on the sideline that is constantly yelling to the kids on the field to pass the ball, cross it or boot it? Parents are coaching the kids on what to do and also it doesn't
How to Manage Intensity Before You Compete.
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage your intensity prior to competition. Here's the question of the week: DARCY: "I sometimes feel as if I'm going through the motions before games and not ready to compete. I think I need to get more up for game to perform better? How can I get myself hyped up before a game?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and
How Mental Skills Transfer to Life Skills
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how learning mental skills can transfer to life. Here's the question of the week: HARRY: "My daughter has "mental game" struggles in her lacrosse that could carry with her as she grows in other areas of her life- school, career, socially. If we can improve her mental approach to lacrosse, can this help her build confidence in all asp
Should You Always be in the Flow?
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader playing in the flow all the time. Here's the question of the week: WILLIAM: "I think to play well, I have to be in flow. But I can't seem to enter flow at will. How do I always enter into the flow for every time I compete?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with
Managing Anxiety and Fear Before Matches
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage anxiety and fear prior to playing a match. Here's the question of the week: LISA: "I am always so anxious and full of fear before every match. I think I have to dominate the match. I am scared of the opinions of people because I want to go pro and want others to see I'm good." Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes
Why Tell Someone They Have the Yips?
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about telling others they might have the yips? It's not a dirty five letter word. JOHN: "Why tell someone they have the yips? Doesn't this make things worse when you label the person as having a problem?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all spo
How to Visualize the Perfect Game
Should you visualize the perfect hockey game before you play? Athlete are told to visualize, but are they doing it the wrong way? In this hockey psychology podcast, you learn some tips to visualize your hockey performance. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video
Focus on Making Plays to Have Better Hockey Statistics
All hockey players want to have good statistics and score points, right? But should you focus on your stats when you play a game? In this episode, you learn what to focus on during the game to have good statistics. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from an
Do You Have Fragile Confidence Early in the Game? Try This
Does the first shift of the game set your mindset for the rest of the game? Too many players we work with allow the first shift to dictate their mindset for the game. If they make a couple mistakes in the opening shift, they can feel less confident. In this video, you learn how to have more stable confidence throughout the hockey game. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes improve mental ski
How to Play Faster without More Training
Are you playing too slow on the ice? Hockey is fast paced and can cause indecision for players. When you second-guess yourself on the ice, this can look like you are playing slow. In this episode, hockey players learn how to play faster by making better decisions. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior t
Fear of Meeting Others' Expectations and Pressure
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete who thinks he is not playing to the best of his abilities and battling expectations from people around him. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: OSCAR: "I started my junior season of high school basketball. I haven't been playing well. It feels like there's too big of a wall in the way of me getting to where I want to
How to Take Risks in Basketball and Not Play Safe
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand and support his daughter who is struggling to play more aggressively and offensively during competitions. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent, DAVID: "My freshman daughter plays varsity basketball and in a recent player meeting, her coach remarked that she needed to be more offensively aggressive
Helping Soccer Players Who Are Self-Critical
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents on how to address the self-critical mindset of their daughter when receiving feedback from her coach. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: EVAN: "My daughter is a 14-year-old soccer player with a lot of natural ability. But I think that she struggles with her mental game, particularly being too hard on hers
Overcoming Pressure and Anxiety in Matches
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a tennis player who loses against opponents who he thinks he can beat easily, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: ROGER: "I have anxiety, pressure before my matches. I lost to a player whom I could have defeated easily. He just hit the shots slowly and not deep. I know how to attack, but instead of attacking, I just played slowly and gave short balls
What Does it Mean to Give Full Effort in Sports?
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: Sports Parent: NICK: "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 and has earned a spot on a more competitive team. He never exerts th
When Soccer Players Want to Quit
In this sports psychology podcast, 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 tell my parents that I don't want to play soccer anymore, but they just kept me in. I think it's stupid to kee
Managing Your Emotions When Adversity Hits
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who is struggling to compose himself during difficult times of the game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers from Zed who had to say this about his game: ZED: "How do I control my emotions when I play. If something doesn't go my way, I lose my head. How do I stop other people from getting into my head when not having a good game or mak
The Importance of Team Communication
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a soccer player understand the importance of team communication to achieve success. In addition, he highlights the mindset of moving on from past mistakes and staying in the moment of the game. In this episode, Dr. Cohn Answers a question from Lee who had to say this about this about his game: LEE: "I play goalie on my soccer league team. I am want
How to Keep Shooting After Missing
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player on how to stay confident in shooting after a couple of misses during the game, Dr. Cohn answers a question from Sam who had to say this about his game. Sam said: "If I miss a couple of shots in the game, I lose confidence. Or if somebody makes a negative comment, I lose confidence. Eventually, I end up being more hesitant and not play as a
When Your Athletes Play Too Safe in Sports
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: Sports Parent: "My son plays for a top soccer team in the state. He does great at practice, and he does amazing in other sports when he's one of the best in the team. Right now, he is not the best on the team, and he has this fear
How Coach Val Whiting Helps Sports Parents
In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn interviews a former WNBA player, Coach Val Whiting. She was part of two NCAA Championship and she works with U Sports and serves in the National Advisory Board for the Positive Coaching Alliance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sport
The Right Reasons for Every Athlete to Stay in Their Game
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand when their athletes should quit sports. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: BETH: I am struggling to figure out if I should quit basketball. I get stressed before every game and practice. I find myself making excuses not to go. This is the only sport I play, and therefore why I find myself attached. My stomach
Coach: Support Your Athlete's Mental Game
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn explains how to coacher can better support athlete's mental game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: LEO: I'm now a coach but if I had the support of a mental coach while I was a player…who knows where I would be. I'm interested in learning the mental approach in sport so if there is some seminars or literature that you recommend, p
How to Improve Decision Making when Competing
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete by explaining how to build composure and confidence and take his shots when the opportunity arrives. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: MURRAY: I feel my decision-making in matches isn't where it should be I know I can shoot the ball from anywhere in the 45 on either foot but I lack composure also how can I improve o
What Athletes Must Do During Post Games
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete on knowing what to do in post games to improve confidence. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: JACK: Do you have any tips or a program for "Post game (win or lost) assessment? How to evaluate your performance. I'm trying to identify what good parts and the bad parts of my game that needs to improve. Dr. Patrick Cohn i
How to Guide Young and Intense Athletes
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand proper guidance for a young and intense athlete in the right manner. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Missy: I have a 13-year-old daughter, Soccer is her passion. She is super motivated, dedicated, and passionate. How to make sure I am guiding this intense young athlete in the right manner... she's so drive
How to Manage the Toughest Moments of Elite Competitions
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews a former swimmer and now a mental advocate Kimberly Karducci. They discuss mental health issues and how to best manage the toughest moments of elite competitions. They also talked about her reasons for becoming a mental health advocate and her inspirations in writing her book entitled 'The I of the Tiger". Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master
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