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Never Let the Fear of Falling Keep You from Flying

Never Let the Fear of Falling Keep You from Flying

April 18, 2016

Never let the fear of falling keep you from FLYING!
#MotivationalMonday
Most times, failure is a much better teacher than success.  Gymnasts and coaches need to have the courage to try new skills (after going through the proper learning progressions) even when short-term failure is a high probability.  It's part of the learning process.  When gymnasts learn to overcome short-term failures, they are setting themselves up for long-term success in the gym ... and in life.

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Life Changing Way to Handle Your Critics

January 21, 2015

One of the hardest things in being a young athlete today is dealing with the harsh criticisms of others. These days are especially challenging with the existence of social media which allows ones words to spread far in a matter of minutes.

Can You Take the Heat in the Big Competitions?

January 7, 2015

Most of the best athletes in the world have not only developed superior physical skills in their sport, but more importantly, they have developed the ability to perform and display these skills in the most challenging and pressure filled situations.

How to Overcome Fear of Failure

November 19, 2014

I can't tell you how many times I've talked myself out of something or convinced myself I wasn't able to accomplish a certain goal. This is all chatter in my own head, and most of the time I listen to the negative, self-doubting side of it.

How to Stay Committed to Your Training

November 7, 2013

In this article, Dr. Patrick Cohn explains how to keep athletes committed to their training. He lays out 3 ways athletes sabotage their own commitment, and how to recognize these sabotages so the athlete can overcome them.

Avoiding Psychological Meltdowns

July 5, 2011

For many athletes poor performance seems to hit them from out of the blue.  It comes at them unexpectedly and they are surprised and sometimes devastated when this happens.  They are playing at a very high level and a few days later they are struggling.  I usually see these athletes after they have spent many hours and lots of money on private lessons, watched endless video, or had their skills broken down and rebuilt.  When we begin our work together they are lost and don't have much confidence or belief in their talent. They are frustrated and their coaches and others in their system are frustrated too.