How to Play Faster without More Training
Sports Psychology Podcast by Peaksports.com
Release Date: 10/30/2022
How do I Know if my Athlete Needs Mental Training?
Sports Psychology Podcast by Peaksports.com
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of . Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sport Psychology Podcast, you learn: How do I Know if my Athlete Needs Mental Training? Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ...
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Is Your Athlete Playing Safe or Just Appear Lazy?
Sports Psychology Podcast by Peaksports.com
Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of . Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before and after games, and how to improve communication with young athletes. In this episode of the Sport Psychology Podcast, you learn: Is Your Athlete Playing Safe or Just Appear Lazy? Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ...
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Too Many Lessons or Just Anxious?
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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: RICK: "My daughter is a 16-year-old softball pitcher & volleyball. Despite many lessons, she has gone backwards with her pitching. She cannot get out of an inning...she either walks the batter or hits the batter in the foot. I think she gets overly anxious and has lost her confidence. She is a little timid at times and seems afraid of making mistakes. How can she improve?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes...
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Why Ball Players Have Yips in Game Situations
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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why ball players only have the yips in game situations. It often each to throw bull pens, but in game situations is when the yips can show up. Here is the question I received: DEREK: "I pitch and have the yips. When I throw batting practice or pitch with just a catcher, it’s okay. As soon as a batter enters the batter’s box, I start to YIP. Game situations or batters in a simulated situation are problems. Why does the yips get worse in a game situation?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve...
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How to Explain Mental Training to Teens
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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a parent about how to introduce mental training to young athletes who are not familiar with it. Here's the question of the week: JOY: "I was hoping to find some kind of concise explanation for teenagers on what mental training is and how it can improve their performance – when they practice mental skills consistently." Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please...
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Avoid Making Comparisons to Other Competitors
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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to stop making comparisons to others atheltes and paying too much attention to their score as this can hurt confidence and lead to self-intimidation. Here's the question of the week: RACHEL: "How do I ignore the other contestants score when they announce it on the loudspeaker. They announce it right as I'm warming up about to skate. I can't cover my ears because it's not professional, but how do I hear the score and just not care?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in...
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Annoying Sports Parents Who Yell from the Sideline
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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how sports parents can be annoying to other parents watching their kids play. Here's the question of the week: COACH LESLIE: "What do you do when you have a parent on the sideline that is constantly yelling to the kids on the field to pass the ball, cross it or boot it? Parents are coaching the kids on what to do and also it doesn't allow the kids to think on their own." Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to...
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How to Manage Intensity Before You Compete.
Sports Psychology Podcast by Peaksports.com
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: DARCY: "I sometimes feel as if I’m going through the motions before games and not ready to compete. I think I need to get more up for game to perform better? How can I get myself hyped up before a game?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for...
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How Mental Skills Transfer to Life Skills
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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how learning mental skills can transfer to life. Here's the question of the week: HARRY: "My daughter has “mental game” struggles in her lacrosse that could carry with her as she grows in other areas of her life- school, career, socially. If we can improve her mental approach to lacrosse, can this help her build confidence in all aspects of her life? The problem is she cowers to higher skilled teams or aggressive players." Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports....
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Should You Always be in the Flow?
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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader playing in the flow all the time. Here's the question of the week: WILLIAM: "I think to play well, I have to be in flow. But I can't seem to enter flow at will. How do I always enter into the flow for every time I compete?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. Resources for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents Learn...
info_outlineAre you playing too slow on the ice? Hockey is fast paced and can cause indecision for players. When you second-guess yourself on the ice, this can look like you are playing slow.
In this episode, hockey players learn how to play faster by making better decisions. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performnace coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with mental training for athletes. Learn more at peaksports.com.
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