Racing psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting focus and confidence on race day. Learn mental game of racing tips and strategies.

In today’s psychology of racing session, I answer a question about how to develop young athletes racing confidence. I answer the following mental game of racing question:

“My son worries too much about what others think about him and how he rides. I would like to see him have fun again with his riding. What strategies can he use to become a better rider, not worry about others, and have more self-confidence?”

Some sports parents may not realize that their expectations may put pressure on their young athletes. Young athletes may feel they have to race well to please a parent. To develop racing confidence, racers need to focus on their own race plan and not their competitors.  Improve your training before race day by supporting your own racing confidence.

Listen the podcast on “racing confidence” to learn more about how to prepare yourself for race!

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 RacePsych Podcast 19 [4:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Mental training expert for motocross and auto racers, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting focus, confidence and mental preparation on race day. Learn motocross and auto racing mental training tips and strategies.

In today’s psychology of racing session, I offer mental racing tips to help beginner racers get into the right frame of mind before races. I answer the following mental training game of racing question:

 ”For beginner racers, what is the mindset that they should enter the race with? What daily mental exercises should they do to prepare for racing?”

Preparing for first motocross or auto race is important for any racer, both mentally and physically. Many racers may not know what kind of mindset to be in before a big race. The key is for racers to perform the same in practice and in races.  Before a race, throw out any expectations and maintain a stable level of racing confidence. Focus on the process and avoid thinking about the results. Have a race plan and review your strategy before races.   

Listen the podcast on mindset to learn what steps every racer should take to prepare mentally for a big race!

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 RacePsych Podcast 18 [4:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Motocross coach and psychology of racing expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting  focus,  racing confidence and composure on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing driver mental training tips and strategies.

In today’s racing psychology session, I help a racer refocus after mistakes. I answer the following mental game of racing question:

 ”I lose my focus after making mistakes and it leads to making even more mistakes. How do I keep my focus after mistakes? 

Learn the mental game strategies to improve your racing focus. Racers need to understand when they lose focus. Many racers become frustrated after mistakes and this causes them to lose focus. Give yourself the luxury of making a few mistakes. Then refocus quickly on the next turn or jump.

Listen the podcast on to learn how to focus your mind for a big race!  

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 RacePsych Podcast 17 [4:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download