The Sports Psychology Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Tell Someone They Have the Yips?
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about telling others they might have the yips? It's not a dirty five letter word. JOHN: "Why tell someone they have the yips? Doesnt this ma
How to Visualize the Perfect Game
Should you visualize the perfect hockey game before you play? Athlete are told to visualize, but are they doing it the wrong way? In this hockey psychology podcast, you learn some tips to visualize yo
Focus on Making Plays to Have Better Hockey Statistics
All hockey players want to have good statistics and score points, right? But should you focus on your stats when you play a game? In this episode, you learn what to focus on during the game to have go
Do You Have Fragile Confidence Early in the Game? Try This
Does the first shift of the game set your mindset for the rest of the game? Too many players we work with allow the first shift to dictate their mindset for the game. If they make a couple mistakes in
How to Play Faster without More Training
Are you playing too slow on the ice? Hockey is fast paced and can cause indecision for players. When you second-guess yourself on the ice, this can look like you are playing slow. In this episode, hoc
Fear of Meeting Others' Expectations and Pressure
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete who thinks he is not playing to the best of his abilities and battling expectations from people around him. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn
How to Take Risks in Basketball and Not Play Safe
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand and support his daughter who is struggling to play more aggressively and offensively during competitions. Here is the question Dr.
Helping Soccer Players Who Are Self-Critical
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents on how to address the self-critical mindset of their daughter when receiving feedback from her coach. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers i
Overcoming Pressure and Anxiety in Matches
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a tennis player who loses against opponents who he thinks he can beat easily, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: ROGER: "I have anxiety, pressure befor
What Does it Mean to Give Full Effort in Sports?
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: NICK: "I feel tha