Keeping Composure in Sports
In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about staying calm and composed in competition.
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Do you tend to get upset and frustrated with teammates when your teammates make a mistake?
In this video I’m going to talk about how you can let go of mistakes or stay composed and stay calm if your teammates aren’t being perfect.
I’m going to preview one of my CD and workbook programs called The Composed Athlete, which teaches you all the ins and outs about a good pregame routine from the mental game side.
Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week:
How can you help your athletes have a pregame routine before games and competitions?
Watch the video below to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about staying calm and composed in competition.
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- Help Young Athletes Avoid Freezing Up During Competitions
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- Overcome Pre-Competition Nerves
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The Composed Sports Kid
“The Composed Sports Kid” audio and workbook digital download program for young athletes and their parents or coach helps kids cope with frustration and anger in sports. Help your sports kids learn how to manage expectations and let go of mistakes so they can keep their head in the game.
The Composed Sports Kid system is really two programs in one–one program to train parents and coaches how to help their kids practice composure, and one program that teaches young athletes–ages 6 to 13–how to improve composure, let go of mistakes quickly, have more self-acceptance, and thus enjoy sports more!