Taking The Underdog Team Seriously Playing a soccer team that has a worse win-loss record or is not as strong is just as challenging as playing a tough team. You may think that statement is ridiculous, “How can playing a team that is in last place be a threat?” It … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Toughness to Improve Soccer Performance Making a travel soccer team, breaking into the starting lineup, or playing in a more competitive league can be a daunting task for many soccer players. Playing against tougher competition can cause you to question your abilities, “Am I even capable to play … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Developing a Positive Mindset For Success Your greatest weapon when playing soccer is your mind prior to and during the game. Your mindset is how you mentally approach and prepare for soccer. When you have an effective mindset, you have belief that you can win games, or at least compete … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When Anxiety Makes Young Athletes Quit Do you have a young athlete that feels a lot of anxiety about his or her performance and is ready to give up? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Brad who wants to know how he can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mentally Preparing For Big Games Must-win games can make a soccer team rise to the challenge or succumb to the pressure of the moment. Some teams head into these must-win games and get ahead of themselves, “If we lose…” The focus on the potential result of the game shifts your … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Taking Practice Skills to Games In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Robert who wants to know how take his practice skills to games. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game question for Dr. … Read Sport Psychology Tip