Boosting Self-Confidence in Sports In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about having stable confidence in sports. Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week about how to boost self-confidence in sports. STACEY ASKS: “How can I get my son to have … Read Sport Psychology Tip
There are two ways to deal with a slump: the slump mentality and the solution mentality. Performance ruts become reinforced when athlete’s have a “slump mentality.” The slump mentality asks, “What’s wrong with me?” The solution mentality asks, “What adjustment can I make?” The slump mentality focuses on past issues, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Keys For Success “I’m not as talented as other players,” “He or she is so much better than me,” “I will never be able to beat her.” Have you ever had one of these thoughts about your ability? Do you sometimes feel at a disadvantage because other athletes have … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Moving Past Mental Blocks Many ball players that do one-on-one mental coaching with me are plagued by mental blocks… They under perform based on skills shown in practice. Is there a skill you perform consistently in practice but can’t do well in games? During a game, a pitcher may throw … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Strategies to Get Over a Slump Have you or your ball players ever been in a slump? Do you feel as though the slump will last forever? Slumps are a part of baseball and softball. Performance dips are normal but over-reacting or over-analyzing your performance can lead to entrenched … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Tips to Respond Positively To Pressure Does your play on the field decline in pressure situations? Do you view pressure as something to be avoided at all costs? Dr. Robert Kriegel is a pioneer in the field of Sport Psychology and founded one of the first Sport Psychology Institutes … Read Sport Psychology Tip