The Sports Psychology Podcast

How To Get Out of a Shooting Slump in Basketball | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to get out of a shooting slump. We discuss what causes shooting slumps and how to use your mind to break out of it. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our cer...

What Are the Throwing Yips? | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn what the throwing yips are. We discuss what causes the yips and how to overcome them. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our certified mental performance coaches. Learn more at peaksp...

How to Cope With Pressure in Soccer | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to cope with pressure on the pitch using mental game performance tips and strategies. Learn about what pressure is in soccer and how to avoid choking. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master  mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset...

Mindset Tips for Navigating Social Media | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn strategies to manage social media as an athlete in today's society. We discuss how to keep your focus solely on competing. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our certifie...

How to Not Feel Guilty with Time Off from Your Sport | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage taking time off from your sport. We discuss strategies to help you healthily disconnect from your sport. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our...

College Recruiting Tips from a Mental Performance Coach | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn three tips to help your athlete get noticed by college coaches from a mental performance coach perspective. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our certifie...

Mindset Trap Solutions for Balking or Bailing on Skills | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage balking in your sport. We discuss strategies for how to overcome mental blocks and perform freely again. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with o...

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 coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our ce...

How Athletes Approach Playing on a New Team | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to approach guest playing on a new team. We discuss three strategies to help improve your performance when you are playing with a new team. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for...

How to Stay Confident During Cold Weather | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode you will learn how to prepare to play in cold weather. We discuss how to maintain motivation and confidence to play in tough weather conditions. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your mindset for sports with our c...

Three Ways to Reset When Making Mistakes | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn strategies for how to reset after a shift or after making mistakes in your sport. We talk about how negative self-talk and emotions are holding back your sports performance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​...

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 a master mental performance coach who works with professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​ Improve your...

3 Ways to Use and Apply Mental Imagery for Athletes | Sports Psychology Podcast In this episode, Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller discuss the use of mental imagery for athletes and performers. They discuss three ways to use and apply imagery to sports performance. Imagery is a natural skills for athletes, but are not always taught how to get the most out of imagery. Learn how to use mental imagery preg...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . 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 S...

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: "M y 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...

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...