Become a Psychologist

Has a coach ever told you, “You need to finish strong?” Do you feel you fall apart at the end of a game after you held the lead practically the whole game? Closing out games is a common problem for many teams and athletes… But why? Athletes that have diffi … [Sport Psychology Tip...]

In "Sessions with Doc, " Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about overcoming tentative performances for athletes. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental … [Sport Psychology Tip...]

Focusing is the most important and, often, most challenging mental skill to master in golf. Golf tournaments are filled with potential distractions, in particular negative thoughts and counter-productive emotions. Focusing on your emotions will, without a … [Sport Psychology Tip...]

Why is it that some athletes step up in high-pressure situations when athletes dread those feelings of pressure? You have been in those situations where the end of a competition is running near and there is that critical moment where the outcome is about to be … [Sport Psychology Tip...]

In "Sessions with Doc, " Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about coping in sports when intimidated by the competition. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his … [Sport Psychology Tip...]

Whether athletes are young or college-age, talented or less talented, they all can benefit from mental training. Yet, a number of obstacles prevent athletes from embracing it. What does this mean for parents and coaches? Read on and you’ll learn how to help a … [Sport Psychology Tip...]

In "Sessions with Doc, " Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about managing perfectionism in athletes. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast … [Sport Psychology Tip...]