For the ball players we work with, they can throw freely and accurately in practice situations… But some players can struggle to make throws in game situations. Why do the yips or throwing problems only show up in the game? In this video, Dr. Cohn discusses how you can take … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Living Up to Your Potential Knowing you have the skills and have been highly productive in the past yet falling well short of your capabilities has caused many players to quit playing sports altogether. Being patient and persistent is difficult when you consistently fall short of your potential. A coach … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What To Do During A Winning Streak What is your thought process when your team is on a winning streak? Are you enjoying the game, or are you worried about being the one who causes the streak to end? When you are at the start of a streak, playing is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When Your Team Loses A Valuable Player Most baseball and softball teams rely heavily on their best players. Some starters and role-players often feel less pressure, especially in the latter innings, because they believe the “big guns’ will successfully perform in the clutch. This may be an effective game plan … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do You Fear That Your Team Will Lose? Fear and expectations go hand in hand. When you fear you will lose, you will expect to lose. Those expectations change how you play. When you are down, you will not battle to make a comeback. Instead of being in attack mode, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Which Mindset Do You Have? As a baseball or softball player, how would you describe your mindset before playing a game? When you head into a competition, are you excited to compete, or do you fear making mistakes? There are two types of mindsets for ball players: From your mindset, … Read Sport Psychology Tip