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Aug 21
How to Bounce Back from a Bad Game
The way you respond to a bad game can make or break your next game. Respond poorly, and you set yourself up to repeat the bad performance. In this episode, I share three tips you can apply to respond better and bounce back from a bad game. Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Performance C ... Show More
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Aug 19
How to Stop Getting in Your Head During Games
Do you get in your head when you compete, causing you to underperform? When athletes get in their own heads, they overthink, second-guess themselves, worry about results, and lose focus on the present moment. In this episode, I discuss how to stay more present, trust yourself, an ... Show More
8m 48s
Aug 17
How to Stop Negative Thinking as an Athlete
Do you struggle with negative thinking as an athlete? Do you criticize yourself after games or doubt yourself before you compete? In this episode, I share a simple two-part process you can use to stop negative thinking, improve your self-talk, and develop a more confident mindset ... Show More
11m 38s
Aug 2021
Helping Athletes Manage High Expectations
<p>In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps athletes improve their mental game for sports. Learn how to get your mindset right when you compete so you can perform your best. In this podcast, you learn about how athletes place expectations on themselves and also feel them f ... Show More
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May 2025
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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How to Guide Young and Intense Athletes
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Jun 2023
Helping Young Athletes with Fragile Confidence
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about helping his young athlete with fragile confidence. Here is the question of the week: ELVIS: I am a parent of an 8-year-old daughter, who makes a lot of unforced errors. I train her myself, even though I do not have ... Show More
5m 9s
Feb 2023
Managing Anxiety and Fear Before Matches
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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
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What Does it Mean to Give Full Effort in Sports?
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Too Many Lessons or Just Anxious?
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Feb 2025
Three Ways to Stop Overthinking for Athletes
Three Ways to Stop Overthinking for Athletes | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn about the hazards of overthinking in your sport. We talk about challenging the "what if" statements can have a profound impact on your sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is ... 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
