The Sports Psychology Podcast

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...

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 ska...

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...

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...

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 asp...

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...

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: LISA: "I am always so anxious and full of fear before every match. I think I have to dominate the match. I am scared of the opinions of people because I want to go pro and want others to see I'm good." Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes...

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about telling others they might have the yips? It's not a dirty five letter word. JOHN: "Why tell someone they have the yips? Doesn't this make things worse when you label the person as having a problem?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all spo...

Should you visualize the perfect hockey game before you play? Athlete are told to visualize, but are they doing it the wrong way? In this hockey psychology podcast, you learn some tips to visualize your hockey performance. 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...

All hockey players want to have good statistics and score points, right? But should you focus on your stats when you play a game? In this episode, you learn what to focus on during the game to have good statistics. 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 an...

Does the first shift of the game set your mindset for the rest of the game? Too many players we work with allow the first shift to dictate their mindset for the game. If they make a couple mistakes in the opening shift, they can feel less confident. In this video, you learn how to have more stable confidence throughout the hockey game. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes improve mental ski...

Are 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 t...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps an athlete who thinks he is not playing to the best of his abilities and battling expectations from people around him. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: OSCAR: "I started my junior season of high school basketball. I haven't been playing well. It feels like there's too big of a wall in the way of me getting to where I want to...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps parents understand and support his daughter who is struggling to play more aggressively and offensively during competitions. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent, DAVID: " My freshman daughter plays varsity basketball and in a recent player meeting, her coach remarked that she needed to be more offensively aggressiv...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps parents on how to address the self-critical mindset of their daughter when receiving feedback from her coach. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: EVAN: " My daughter is a 14-year-old soccer player with a lot of natural ability. But I think that she struggles with her mental game, particularly being too hard on he...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps a tennis player who loses against opponents who he thinks he can beat easily, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: ROGER: " I have anxiety, pressure before my matches. I lost to a player whom I could have defeated easily. He just hit the shots slowly and not deep. I know how to attack, but instead of attacking, I just played slowly and gave short bal...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: NICK: " I feel that some young athletes think they are "trying hard" but have no clue about what trying hard actually feels like. My son plays hockey and has earned a spot on a more competitive team. He never exerts...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps a player who wants to quit his game because he thinks he is not the best on the team, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Duane: " I'm playing soccer and I'm thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to tell my parents that I don't want to play soccer anymore, but they just kept me in. I think it's stupid to k...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps a player who is struggling to compose himself during difficult times of the game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers from Zed who had to say this about his game: ZED: " How do I control my emotions when I play. If something doesn't go my way, I lose my head. How do I stop other people from getting into my head when not having a good game or ma...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps a soccer player understand the importance of team communication to achieve success. In addition, he highlights the mindset of moving on from past mistakes and staying in the moment of the game. In this episode, Dr. Cohn Answers a question from Lee who had to say this about this about his game: LEE: " I play goalie on my soccer league team. I am wa...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps a player on how to stay confident in shooting after a couple of misses during the game, Dr. Cohn answers a question from Sam who had to say this about his game. Sam said: "If I miss a couple of shots in the game, I lose confidence. Or if somebody makes a negative comment, I lose confidence. Eventually, I end up being more hesitant and not play as...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: "My son plays for a top soccer team in the state. He does great at practice, and he does amazing in other sports when he's one of the best in the team. Right now, he is not the best on the team, and he has this fear...

In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn interviews a former WNBA player, Coach Val Whiting. She was part of two NCAA Championship and she works with U Sports and serves in the National Advisory Board for the Positive Coaching Alliance. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. ​​​ Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sport...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn helps parents understand when their athletes should quit sports. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: BETH: I am struggling to figure out if I should quit basketball. I get stressed before every game and practice. I find myself making excuses not to go. This is the only sport I play, and therefore why I find myself attached. My stomac...

In this sports psychology podcast , Dr. Cohn explains how to coacher can better support athlete's mental game.  Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: LEO: I'm now a coach but if I had the support of a mental coach while I was a player…who knows where I would be. I'm interested in learning the mental approach in sport so if there is some seminars or literature that you recommend,...