In this episode, you will learn the main mental game challenges athletes face, along with a tip you can use for each one to help manage and overcome the mental block. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear &am ... Show More
Today
4 Ways to Stop Overthinking During Games
Overthinking during games can cause athletes to hesitate, play tight, lose confidence, and perform differently than they do in practice. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop overthinking in sports, stay focused during competition, and trust your skills under pressure. If ove ... Show More
13m 47s
Yesterday
Why You Play Better in Practice Than Games (And How to Fix It)
Do you play better in practice than in games? Pressure, fear of mistakes, and overthinking can make you tense, hesitant, and unable to trust the skills you consistently show during practice. In this episode, I explain why the practice-to-game gap happens, give you three steps to ... Show More
16m 25s
Jul 21
What Is Sports Psychology? How Mental Training Helps Athletes
What is sports psychology, and how can it help athletes perform better? In this episode, I explain how thoughts and emotions affect sports performance, how sports psychology becomes practical mental training, and how athletes can strengthen the mental side of their game. If you w ... Show More
9m 9s
Jan 2021
How Mental Training Will Get You to Your Next Level of Play
Are you or your athletes struggling to get to the next level of play? Many times, an athletes' mental game is preventing them from outpacing other players with equal physical abilities. In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn speaks with Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, a former professional te ... Show More
24m 27s
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
What's the biggest challenge coaches face? It might not be what you think. This week, we delve into the psychology of coaching and uncover the mental game behind the game. Tune In! ما الذي يرهق المدربين أكثر من غيرهم؟ الجواب قد يفاجئك! في هذه الحلقة، نستكشف خبايا علم نفس التد ... Show More
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage your intensity prior to competition. Here's the question of the week:<br /></span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">DARCY: <em>"I sometimes ... Show More
