Mental Game of Baseball Tips For Players, Coaches, & Parents
Most athletes train hard all year long to make it to the playoffs or a state level competition. It's clear to me that "the cream always rises to the top" during big games--the top athletes raise the level of their performance when they need it the most. I'm sure you're also aware that some athletes … [Read more...]
A common challenge in the mental game of baseball is self-intimidation. Self-intimidation happens when you compare yourself to your teammates or opponents prior to the game and feel less worthy than others. You essentially psych yourself out before the competition begins becasue your think you don't … [Read more...]
Do you get in your own way on the field? When you get in your own way, you lose trust in your abilities. Trust allows you to let your skills happen, without thinking too hard about “how to” perform the skill. When you lose trust, you might think too much about your technique overloading your … [Read more...]
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. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqj0uPDwnIg … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
