What is the importance of mental rehearsal and how can sports kids use it to prepare for competition?
Watch the video below, Sports Parents Success Video 6: Pregame Mental Rehearsal For Kids, to see what tips Dr. Cohn gives to sports parents to help their young athletes mentally prepare before games.
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Sports Psychology Coaching for Young Athletes

One-on-one mental performance coaching is the fastest and most effective method to improve your athletes’ mental game, boost their performance, and make lasting changes. And as a bonus, parents learn what to say to help young athletes f
Kids Sports Psychology expert Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. has helped athletes for over 35 years to enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master’s degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida.