Youth Sports Psychology Articles

Youth sports psychology articles and strategies for sports parents of young athletes to improve mental game and performance.

How To Free Sports Kids From The Bonds of Perfectionism

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Breaking Sports Kids’ Perfectionism You may wonder why sports kids need to be freed from being perfectionists. After all, perfectionist athletes work hard, show up on time, and listen to their coaches. But here’s the downside of all that hard work: Perfectionists are so hard on themselves that they are … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How To Stay Calm and Composed in Competition

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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. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Do … Read Sport Psychology Tip

5 Mental Strategies Of A Pregame Routine

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Pregame Mental Game Strategies In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about 5 mental strategies of a pregame routine. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted

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Help Your Athletes Refocus Quickly in Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Young Athletes Trust In Their Skills

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Bringing Your Practice Confidence to Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Helping Athletes Trust In Their Skills In Competition. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game … Read Sport Psychology Tip