Learn pregame exercises you can use to reduce sports performance anxiety! When you are too worried and anxious about what’s going to happen, this will likely cause you to play timidly and perform in a tense way rather than freely and confidently. This kind of worry is caused by thinking too much about the outcome. But to perform your best, you need that fe ... Show More
Sep 15
Fear of Failure in Sports: How to Stop Playing Scared
Fear of failure in sports can cause athletes to play scared, hesitate, and hold themselves back during games. If you or your athlete is dealing with this, in this episode, I dive into what causes fear of failure, how it affects performance, and four actionable strategies you can ... Show More
37m 57s
Sep 9
How to Stop Worrying About What Might Happen Next During Games
Do you constantly worry about the future when you play? Whether you worry about stats, what coach will do or think, what your opponent will do, or anything else, this kind of worry can keep you from playing your best. Learn an effective strategy to stop worrying so much about the ... Show More
9m 49s
Jul 2025
The Greatest Techniques to Conquer Self-Doubt and Fear in Athletics
Send us Fan MailSummer Opportunities On Our Website! Don't Miss Out! Click Here!In this episode, Coach Jack guides a student, through understanding "Part X"—the inner voice that fuels self-doubt and fear, especially in sports. They discuss how these negative thoughts can hinder p ... Show More
13m 42s
Apr 2022
#489: Sports Confidence Hacks for Any Athlete
Sports confidence is the key to supreme athletic performance, but most athletes don't know how to tap into their most confident athletic self. Explore the 10 confidence mistakes that keep athletes from peak performance, creating self-doubt and unhelpful self-pressure. Then, learn ... Show More
47m 27s
Dec 2016
What Can Tennis Players Do To Be More Confident, Calm & Focused?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn talks about ways to improve your confidence, focus and composure in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other menta ... Show More
5m 45s
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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:<br /></span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LISA: <em>"I am al ... Show More
