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
Determining Your Pregame Level of Intensity Do you consider yourself a nervous athlete? Do you become anxious about being anxious and fall apart during games? Many athletes believe they need to be totally relaxed when competing. When a little bit of nerves strike during the pregame, some ‘nervous’ athletes freak … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Sports Psychology Helped Crystal Palace Fear is a soccer player’s toughest opponent… Fear of losing, being judged, criticized, making mistakes, getting injured or losing paralyze soccer players. What do you do to overcome these fears? “Don’t be afraid” is too simplistic and doesn’t help… In fact, a little tension … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Toughness When Playing Rough Teams Playing a soccer game against a more physical team can be intimidating for some players. A team with highly aggressive or bigger players can take the focus off your soccer game if you allow. Soon, you will start to worry about getting fouled, injured … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Does Perfectionism Hurt Players? What are your thoughts about perfectionism? Do you see perfectionism as a necessary ingredient for your success as a soccer player? If you answered the question yes, you see perfectionism as positive. Many top athletes and elite soccer players label themselves as perfectionists. You may … Read Sport Psychology Tip