Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. 
Communicating Effectively to the Team What qualities characterize an effective leader or captain? If you were to list the qualities of an effective team captain, you would probably include: Many times, our idea of how a team captain should act doesn’t match the attitude or behaviors of the team’s captain. See if you can identify … Read More
Mindset Recondition after Long Game Layoff How quickly are you able to shake off the rust after a long layoff from playing football? After an injury, long layoffs, or an inactive offseason, you need time to shake off the rust, get back in game shape, and get back your feel and speed of the game. … Read More
Hard Work for Game Changing Confidence Are you searching for the secret for game-changing confidence? The truth is that there is no secret to confidence. However, building confidence is not as difficult as you think. Too many football players wait for confidence to come to them. Some players hope a compliment from their coach, acknowledgment … Read More
The Importance of Mental Performance Training Do you make the most of reps you receive in practice? In other words, do you take advantage of each drill or do you go through the motions? Your mindset is the difference-maker between good and great… When you treat each drill as a way to improve and prepare, … Read More
The Best Version of Yourself for the Game When you are trying out for a football team, are you a nervous wreck? Trying out for a football team can be stressful, especially when you compare yourself to other players on the field. Comparing yourself to other players is an easy trap to fall into. The … Read More
Train Like a Pro Athlete How well do you perform in playoff games? What is your mindset when you are facing a must-win game to make the playoffs? When the season comes down to the very last game, a win-and-in scenario, the pressure can cause some athletes to shine and other athletes to choke.What is … Read More