Does Your Athlete Have too Many Coaches? Do you have an athlete who seems to be regressing in their sport? Many athletes don’t improve when they have too many coaches or are making too many changes. In this sports psychology video about learning motor skills, Dr. Cohn answers a question … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Watch this video to learn how to explain mental training to your young athlete and help them understand the benefits of applying mental skills. What your athletes don’t understand, they will shy away from. You want to educate your athletes on the benefits of mental training and how it can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is “Choking” and How Choking Hurts Athletes’ Summary: hoking in competition happens when young athletes underperform due to nerves and anxiety, not a lack of skill. Kids often create pressure by labeling themselves negatively or focusing on past mistakes. To perform under pressure, athletes should manage nerves, focus on … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Help Your Athletes Stop Tearing Down Themselves Summary: Many struggle with self-criticism in youth athletes, which can quickly damage their confidence, motivation, and overall performance. After mistakes or tough games, negative self-talk often creates a harmful cycle where poor performance leads to more criticism and even worse results. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
In this sports psychology video, you learn athletes quit sports and the right and wrong reasons to quit… Here’s the question of the week: “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 … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Young athletes Commonly Struggle with Comparison Summary: Many young athletes struggle with comparing themselves to teammates and competitors, which often hurt the athletes confidence and performance. Constant comparison shifts focus away from their own skills and creates jealousy or intimidation. To build confidence, sports kids should focus on their unique … Read Sport Psychology Tip