The Sports Psychology Podcast

The Sports Psychology Podcast


Latest Episodes

Too Many Lessons or Just Anxious?
August 10, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about an athlete going backwards deispite many lessons. Why would athletes go backwards? Here's the question of the week: RICK: "My daughter

Why Ball Players Have Yips in Game Situations
July 20, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why ball players only have the yips in game situations. It often each to throw bull pens, but in game situations is when the yips can s

How to Explain Mental Training to Teens
June 29, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a parent about how to introduce mental training to young athletes who are not familiar with it. Here's the question of the week: JOY: "I was hoping to

Avoid Making Comparisons to Other Competitors
June 08, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to stop making comparisons to others atheltes and paying too much attention to their score as this can hurt confidence and lead to

Annoying Sports Parents Who Yell from the Sideline
May 18, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how sports parents can be annoying to other parents watching their kids play. Here's the question of the week: COACH LESLIE: "What do y

How to Manage Intensity Before You Compete.
April 27, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage your intensity prior to competition. Here's the question of the week: DARCY: "I sometimes feel as if Im going through th

How Mental Skills Transfer to Life Skills
April 06, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how learning mental skills can transfer to life. Here's the question of the week: HARRY: "My daughter has mental game struggles in he

Should You Always be in the Flow?
March 16, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader playing in the flow all the time. Here's the question of the week: WILLIAM: "I think to play well, I have to be in flow. But I can't seem to

Managing Anxiety and Fear Before Matches
February 23, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage anxiety and fear prior to playing a match. Here's the question of the week: LISA: "I am always so anxious and full of fea

Why Tell Someone They Have the Yips?
February 02, 2023

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