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 close it, and walk you through a simple exercise to create your own game-day per ... Show More
Today
10 Mental Skills Every Athlete Needs to Develop
Every athlete needs a strong mental game, but most athletes don’t know which mental skills they need to develop or how to improve them. In this episode, I break down the 10 most important mental skills for athletes so you can build confidence, stay focused, handle pressure, and p ... Show More
16m 12s
Yesterday
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
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
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
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
<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
