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The 10 ‘Deadly’ Mistakes Athletes Make With Their Pregame Attitude

March 22nd, 2008

The following comes from Peak Performance Sports by Dr. Patrick Cohn.
Are you so concerned about what others might be thinking about your game that you get distracted when you play? For many athletes, a huge source of pregame anxiety or worry comes from the need to seek “approval” from others.
If this is you, you might […]

Research and Tests Identify Psychological Traits of Superstar Athletes

March 14th, 2008

Major League Baseball selects Sports Psychology Center to assess players for 30 MLB teams prior to June’s annual draft
Superstar athletes have mental traits allowing them to perform at higher levels than competitors with similar physical skills, according to research by Sports Psychology Center.
“Elite athletes have more self-confidence, commitment and determination to succeed and excel, superior […]

How to Get Out of a Hitting Slump in Baseball

March 4th, 2008

This podcast is about baseball players that get into a hitting slump and can’t get out of it. It helps baseball coaches and athletes understand a baseball player’s mental game when they are in a hitting slump.
In this Podcast, Dr. Cohn gives mental toughness tips for how to help baseball players hit better at the […]