Jan 2, 2007
Want to start a mental training program for 2007 and don't know where to begin? Dr. Cohn explains options for sports psychology programs for athletes.
Every week, athletes and coaches ask me where to begin with a mental training program and how to start - personal coaching, online coaching, or read mental training books.
Starting a mental training program depends on several factors such as the type and severity of mental game challenges that block your potential, your level of competition, and your commitment to goals.
The very first step in your mental training program is to identify the mental game challenges that hold you back. You may already know what mental blocks sabotage your success in sports.
However, when an athlete begins mental training with me, I almost always discover other mental game challenges beyond the easily apparent issues. It really helps to get input from an expert on this.
The *top ten signs* you can benefit from mental training are:
Can you identify with any of the statements above? This could indicate that you could benefit from a mental training program. The next step is to determine a program that best suits your needs.