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Why Athletes Get Nervous Even When They’re Prepared
You can train hard, prepare well, and still feel nervous before a game. In this episode, I explain why athletes get nervous even when they’re prepared and walk you through a simple mental exercise you can use to shift your focus back to what you can control.Work with me!🧠 1-1 Me ... Show More
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3 In-Game Tips to Stop Playing Scared
Playing scared during games can lead to hesitation, overthinking, and trying not to make mistakes. In this episode, I share three in-game tips athletes can use to reset their focus, handle fear of failure, and compete with more confidence and freedom.Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Pe ... Show More
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How to Build a Stronger Mental Game This Off-Season | Athlete Mental Training
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Helping Athletes Manage High Expectations
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Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents
Mental Performance Tips for Sports Parents | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, we help sports parents separate the athlete from the person. We discuss how to help athletes not be defined by just their sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance co ... Show More
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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
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Why Athletes Worry too Much About What Others Think
<p>Do you or your athletes tend to worry too much about what others think of your performance? As mental game experts, we know that athletes often get preoccupied with what we have termed "outcome thinking," and tend to play too safely or cautiously as a result.</p> <p>While it i ... Show More
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If you are the coach or parent of a young athlete, learn how to recognize and manage fear of failure in your youth athlete. 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 & anxiety to playing with confidence in ju ... Show More
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this <strong>sports psychology podcast</strong>, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand proper guidance for a young and intense athlete in the right manner. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode:</span></p> <p><span style="font-siz ... 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 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
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this <strong>sports psychology podcast</strong>, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent:</ ... Show More
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about an athlete going backwards deispite many lessons. Why would athletes go backwards? Here's the question of the week:</span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ... Show More
