Fear of Failure And Perfectionism
Fear of failure and perfectionism run ramped in sports today. Dr. Patrick Cohn, co-founder of The Ultimate Sports Parent (www.youthsportspsychology.com) discusses fear of failure and perfectionism in young athletes. Read More →
Stop Worrying About What Others Think
Do you wonder if others are watching you and evaluating your game? Are you worried about what others might think if you make errors? Sports psychology and mental toughness expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn teaches you how to reduce pregame performance anxiety by not worrying about what others think about your game. Read More →
Pregame Jitters: Are They Helpful?
Do you become so stressed prior to games that you are nervous and filled with tension? Sports psychology and mental training expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, teaches players and coaches about mental preparation for sports and how to use pregame jitters to your advantage. Learn how to use pregame jitters or pregame excitement to reach peak performance in sports. Watch Dr. Cohn’s video below: Read More →
Pregame Anxiety in Sports
Does pregame anxiety cause you to under perform in games? Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn shares his insights into the majors stressors and anxiety for athlete prior to competition. Learn how you might limit your performance with pregame anxiety. Learn why not all pregame jitters are harmful to your game! Watch Dr. Cohn’s video below: Read More →
5 Mental Game Keys of an At-bat Routine
If you have trouble focusing or getting settled when you step into the batter’s box, then you would benefit from learning an at-bat routine. I have found that a consistent mental and physical routine can be a player’s greatest asset to help focus the mind, instill confidence, and deflect distractions. An at-bat routine has three overall objectives. The first is to instill confidence and help you focus on success – or what you want to accomplish.... [Read More...]
Mental Game and The Tale of Two Hitters
I once knew a hitter named Soft Hands. Soft Hands was a great hitter, who brimmed with confidence when the ball bounded squarely off the center of his bat. He had touch, confidence, and fed off momentum. When Soft Hands got his first hit of the day, he felt like he could not miss all day. He would hit great that day. If Soft Hands did not get a hit, he knew that the next at bat would be successful. He would say to himself: “It’s OK because I know... [Read More...]
Do You Strive for Success or Avoid Failure?
Baseball players and other athletes contact me every day saying that they can’t get out of their own way during games – that their mental game is holding them back. Why would you want to sabotage your own success and prevent yourself from achieving success? Some baseball players and coaches would answer ‘fear of success.’ It maybe fear of success, but not likely. Fear of success, although it does cause players to self-destruct,... [Read More...]
Geting Up When the Wheels Fall Off
How do you react when the wheels fall off your game? Do you get upset, try harder, or give up? The frustration that a pro feels when he strikes out is similar to the anger you feel after striking out. Both cause frustration for a player, but it’s how you react to mistakes that determine if you can shake it off and play on with focus. Why do some athletes get down on themselves and play worse when the wheels fall off? They can’t let go of mistakes... [Read More...]
