Staying Confident After Negative Commentary In baseball, how many times have you heard things like: “That player is not tall enough,” “He doesn’t have the arm strength,” “He is not quick enough to be a leadoff hitter,” or, “He is too slow, too fat, too uncoordinated, too…”? Similar statements can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Bring Practice Confidence to Games “Why does my confidence disappear when I go from practice to games?” This is a question I received from many athletes who struggle with having a full tank of confidence in competition. Why would you struggle with confidence only in competition when you play the … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Patience and Composure When Losing When things aren’t going your way, how do you react? Do you feel sorry for yourself or let frustration affect your focus and performance? Bad bounces, poor officiating, silly mistakes or unexpected dips in your performance when it matters most are part of the game. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Letting Go of Bad Performances Have you struggled with your performance this year? What happens when you have a few bad at-bats? A few bad games, or even a few bad at-bats, can drown your confidence in doubt and dominate your mindset. When some ball players are struggling, they often … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Learn How To Focus In Baseball In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted. Do you get distracted by simple stuff when you go compete? I’m going to teach you one really basic but important skill … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Learning to Trust in Your Skills In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Helping Ball Players Trust In Their Skills In Games. Do you find yourself often performing better in practice than you do in competition? This is a number one … Read Sport Psychology Tip