Using Positive Mental Imagery to Prepare There is an old saying, “Seeing is believing.” This saying has great implication when applied to sport. Think of that young ball player who generally likes playing baseball… He shows up to every practice, works hard and does what the coach asks of him. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Patience and Composure When Losing When things aren’t going your way, how do you react? Do you feel sorry for yourself or let frustration affect your focus and performance? Bad bounces, poor officiating, silly mistakes or unexpected dips in your performance when it matters most are part of the game. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Importance of Focusing The brink of elimination from a tournament or playoff can create performance-distracting anxiety for some ball players. Many thoughts can run through your head when the next game you play may be potentially the last game you play for the season… “If I would have caught … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What Does a Closer Mindset Consist Of? Do you have a difficult time closing out games? Instead of confidently finishing out a game, many ball players tell themselves, “Alright, don’t screw up now!” These players become highly anxious. The negative mindset of ‘avoiding losing or failure’ usually brings to fruition … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Psychology of Hitting Slumps Slumps are inevitable in baseball, but slumps can still be mentally draining for some players. Slumps can cloud your perspective causing you to call into question your ability to produce on the diamond like you had in previous stints. For some players who are smack-dab … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Learn How To Focus In Baseball In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted. Do you get distracted by simple stuff when you go compete? I’m going to teach you one really basic but important skill … Read Sport Psychology Tip