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Want to learn simple, proven mental toughness skills that you can apply to competition? Grab my free online mental training newsletter, Sports Insights Magazine - for athletes, coaches, and sports parents: http://www.peaksports.com/free_newsletter.php : - : - : - : - : - : - : - : - : Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who work with professional and amateur athletes, sports parents, and teams of all levels. Visit http://www.peaksports.com for more information. Sports Psychology Myths: Are Athletes Weak If They Resort To Mental Training?Are you or your players afraid other athletes will see you as weak if you have to do mental training or work with a sports psychologist? Still today, athletes buy into myths about sports psychology, which prevent them from embracing the benefits of mental training. I recently received an email from a young hockey player getting ready for try outs. Sports Psychology – Master the Success FormulaHave you ever competed against an opponent who was not as dedicated as you or did not work as hard as you do, but somehow found a way to beat you in competition? To Enter the Zone and Reach Peak Performance – Try LessNASCAR champions use a popular motto: "To speed up, slow down. " This may sound contradictory, but in mental game coaching, I use a similar motto: "To perform better, try less. " How Pro Athletes Sabotage Their Mental GameWe have witnessed many high-profile professional athletes loosing self-control during a game. What triggers an athlete to lose it during competition? Pro athletes are supposed to be role models, right? Boosting Kids’ Mental Game Confidence on Game DayWe often see kids who excel in practice, but freeze up during games. This can be frustrating and confusing for parents and coaches. What's going on in the young athlete's mind, and what can sports parents and coaches do about it? Tiger Woods-like Mental FocusNothing is more important to your mental game than the ability to stay grounded in the present moment. Post Game Mental Mistakes Parents Should AvoidWe recently interviewed a successful youth sports coach about one of his biggest challenges. He told us how to help parents understand what to say to young athletes during the trip home after a game. Overcoming your Mental Game FearsIs your potential held back by fear? If you can't break through your performance barriers and are spinning your wheels, it's a good bet that you are limited by a wall of worry - your own fears. Controlling the Raging Monster WithinTo be a consistent performer you *must* slay the raging monster within (control your emotions during competition). I am sure at one time (or two), you became upset, frustrated, or angry with yourself and it cost you the game or match. Simplify your Mental GameAnything in life can become too complex. Take computers, for example. Most of us use them every day, but we really do not know how they work inside. We use them for simple tasks such as to write e-mails and for word processing.
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