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Interview: Track & Field Coach Caryl Smith Gilbert
Interview: Track & Field Coach Caryl Smith Gilbert Caryl Smith Gilbert is in her 3rd season as head women's track and field and cross country coach at UCF. She has a Masters degree in sport psychology. Dr. Cohn and Caryl discuss the unique challenges of today's internet-connected athletes . . . Mental Training Tip

Interview with UCF Golf Coach Courtney Trimble
Interview with UCF Golf Coach Courtney Trimble Dr. Cohn and Courtney Trimble discuss the challenges for collegiate golfers today. Courney is the University of Central Florida's Women's Golf Head Coach. She previously served as an assistant coach at Auburn University. Trimble was an All-SEC selection in 1999 . . . Mental Training Tip

Interview with Mental Coach Paige Dunn
Interview with Mental Coach Paige Dunn Paige Dunn is a mental game coach with Xcel Sports Group and specializes working with endurance athletes. Paige and Dr. Cohn disccuss the mental game challenges for endurance athletes and the importance of confidence in long-distance events . . . Mental Training Tip

Interview with Olympic Equestrian Chris Kappler
Interview with Olympic Equestrian Chris Kappler Chris Kappler is an Olympic equestrian in Show Jumping. Kappler won team gold and individual silver from the Athens Olympics, team gold and individual silver from the Pan Am games in Santo Domingo. Dr Cohn and Chris discuss his mental preparation for competition . . . Mental Training Tip

John Wooden: The Game is the Test
John Wooden: The Game is the Test Do your athletes get in their own way? What does it mean to get in your own way? Athletes can sometimes sabotage their own success in sports. They "get in their own way" when they try too hard, force their game, over think and overanalyze their performance . . . Mental Training Tip

Interview with UCF Tennis Coach Stephanie Nickitas
Interview with UCF Tennis Coach Stephanie Nickitas Stephanie Nickitas is in her 4th season at the University of Central Florida. Nickitas was a standout tennis player at the University of Florida where she won 128 singles matches in her college career. Nickitas and Dr. Cohn discuss the mental game challengers for . . . Mental Training Tip

Inside the Mind of Olympic Swimmer Mark Gangloff
Inside the Mind of Olympic Swimmer Mark Gangloff Mark Gangloff is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Mark's accomplishments include multiple World Championship medals, a world record, Pan Am Games records and National Championship titles. Mark discusses the importance of mental preparation for swimmers . . . Mental Training Tip

College Basketball Coach Jarrod Olson Interview
College Basketball Coach Jarrod Olson Interview Jarrod Olson is the head women's basketball coach for Florida Southern. As a player, Coach Olson earned NAIA All-America recognition scoring 2,018 career points. Dr. Cohn and Coach Olson discuss important mental game qualities for college athletes . . . Mental Training Tip

Use Pregame Jitters As an Advantage
Use Pregame Jitters As an Advantage Many athletes feel pregame jitters in the opening minutes of the game. You may feel butterflies in your stomach or your heart pounding. You can think of pregame jitters as helpful or harmful to your performance. Some athletes like to feel pregame jitters before competition . . . Mental Training Tip

Overcoming Self-Intimidation: Do You Intimidate Yourself?
Overcoming Self-Intimidation: Do You Intimidate Yourself? New mental training e-book by Dr. Cohn. Do you intimidate yourself by make comparisons to your competitors? Do you worry about what others think of you? Learn how to boost your confidence and stop gawking at the competition so you can overcome self-intimidation . . . Mental Training Tip

Interview with Tennis Coach Kathy Toon
Interview with Tennis Coach Kathy Toon Kathy Toon was the Head Women's Tennis Coach for University of California-Berkley. At Cal Berkley, Toon coached three doubles teams to NCAA champioship titles. Toon also earned a Master's degree in sports psychology and played college tennis at Pepperdine . . . Mental Training Tip

Mental Preparation in the Off Season
Mental Preparation in the Off Season Many athletes struggle in the off-season to stay motivated and to keep training. These athletes become bored or stale with training and feel like they are just going through the motions. Let's face it, it's easy to lose your commitment when competition is over. . . . Mental Training Tip

Mental Preparation and Playing in the Big Game
Mental Preparation and Playing in the Big Game Playing in the big game can present several mental game challenges for athletes. Some competitors train hard for a few competitions during the year, such as skaters and dancers. If this is you, this can leave you feeling pressure to perform . . . Mental Training Tip

Boston Celtics: Riding Momentum and Confidence
Boston Celtics: Riding Momentum and Confidence The Boston Celtics dominated the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals 92-88. The Celtics carried their momentum into the Game 2 with a 95-92 victory over the Magic Tuesday night. You cannot underestimate the power of momentum in sports . . . Mental Training Tip

Lakers Find Mental Strength for Game 5
Lakers Find Mental Strength for Game 5 All athletes face adversity--anticipate or unexpected adversity. Adversity ranges from adverse weather conditions and coping with mistakes to arriving late to a game without a proper warm-up. Basketball players may experience psych out attempts . . . Mental Training Tip

Masters Champion Mickelson's Mental Game Secrets
Masters Champion Mickelson's Mental Game Secrets What an exciting 2010 Masters. If you're a golf fan, you gotta love the excitement of this year's event. The go-for-broke mentality of Phil Mickelson, the drama of Tiger Woods' return to golf and the resurgence of Fred Couples and Tom Watson at Augusta was made for TV . . . Mental Training Tip

I Can't Make Mistakes! How to Overcome Fear of Failure
I Can't Make Mistakes! How to Overcome Fear of Failure Is your mind filled with trying to avoid making mistakes? Do you worry about what others think if you make mistakes? And do you try to be too perfect with your performance so you don't make errors? Learn how to cope with fear of failure and perfectionism . . . Mental Training Tip

Krzyzewski's Championship Mental Game Lessons
Krzyzewski's Championship Mental Game Lessons Duke and Butler battled it out for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship Monday night. Butler's Gordon Hayward attempted to win the game with a last shot at the buzzer, but it hit the front of the rim and bounced to the floor . . . Mental Training Tip

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