As a mental performance coach, I work with many athletes who are experiencing stress within their sport. We focus mainly on how this stress affects sports performance. Does the stress help them or does it hurt them? Well, it depends. At times stress can be helpful, especially if it leads to more training. But more often than not, stress causes athletes to ... Show More
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 2020
Helping Athletes Take Practice Skills to Competition Consistently
<p>Do you look like a star in practice, but choke up in competition? Does your performance feel tight, controlled, or lack of freedom when you compete? Many hard-working athletes who get lots of confidence from practice get in their own way (mentally) when they compete…</p> <p>Wh ... Show More
4m 7s
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
<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
<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
