Sports Psychology Podcast by Peaksports.com

Helping Athletes Manage High Expectations

Social Approval and Social Media for Athletes

Approaches to Mental Coaching with Dr. Bob Winters

The Coaching Zone & Leadership with Dr. John Yeager

Many times, an athletes' mental game is preventing them from outpacing other players with equal physical abilities.  In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn speaks with Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, a former professional tennis player. Brenda discusses her experiences playing tennis and how mental coaching helped her break out to a higher level. Learn how mental training, having a support system and developing a positive mindset are just as important as working on technical training you do in your sport. 

Do you tend to worry too much about what others think of your performance? As mental game experts, we know that athletes often get preoccupied with "outcome thinking," and tend to play too safely or cautiously as a result. Athletes need to learn to shift their attention from other players and, instead, focus on their own play. In this podcast, Dr. Cohn speaks about skills you can use to focus your attention on what really matters during the game and avoid comparisons with other players.

Are you an athlete who struggles to maintain a healthy balance between your daily life and your role as an athlete? When there is too much pressure on sports, many athletes begin to struggle with outcome thinking and can become overcome with challenges or adversity. Dr. Cohn speaks with mental coach Frederic Merelle about positive psychology and how in times of adversity, maintaining a healthy sport and life balance can help athletes keep proactive confidence in their game. 

Are you an athlete who struggles with fear of failure in competition? Many athletes spend too much time dwelling on their mistakes, feeling that past mistakes define their future play. When too much pressure is placed on winning, rather than on improvement, sports can start feeling like work rather than fun, especially for sports kids. Dr. Cohn speaks with basketball Coaches Jim Huber and Charlie Miller on how athletes can work through their mistakes and bounce back from adversity in their play.

Improve Your Body Language

Helping Athletes Take Practice Skills to Competition Consistently

Be All In With Christie Pearce Rampone and Dr. Kristine Keane

Cope with Pregame Anxiety for Athletes

Perfectionist Athletes Who are Highly Critical Post Competition

Perfectionist Athletes Who Are Highly Judgemental

How to Overcome Lack of Trust in Skills