Patrick Cohn | Racing Psychology for Motorsports, Karting, Auto Racers

10 Tips For After The Moto

This tool is designed to help parents structure a positive feedback experience for their child post moto. The goal is to help the racer assess the moto without emotion and move forward with full confidence. Please note the following procedure: Start by making two positive comments about your son’s moto. Pick out two simple areas you can complement your son about… For example, “You really were fast off the gate today.” You are more likely to get your son’s attention … Boost Confidence

Do You Put Other Racers on the Podium?

Do you pay more attention to other ranked racers in the field that have had success? Do you compare yourself to other riders when you get to the track? If you answered yes, then you are a candidate for psyching yourself out of the race. Psych-outs are usually self-induced based on your paying too much attention to other riders. It happens in all sports —rookies or younger athletes worry too much about the competition instead of what they need to … Boost Confidence

Tune Up Your MX Mind

It’s race time and all the intense preparation is over. You have trained hard, are confident with your pre-moto practice, have set up your bike for the track, and studied the track to find the fastest lines. You have done everything to prepare for the moto, but suddenly as you sit on the start line for your moto to start, a little voice in your head starts to question your ability and cause you to think about the fast guys … Boost Confidence

Jeff Emig: Mental Toughness in Racing

Motocross and auto racing mental training expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com interviews Motocross champion, Jeff Emig, on how to have mental toughness in racing. In 1997, Emig had one of his best seasons. In the 13 round series he won seven races finished second five times and had one fifth place. He won 17 of the 26 motos that year. He scored four championship titles in the 1990s when racing with Yamaha and Kawasaki In today’s mental training session … Boost Confidence

Mario Andretti: Winning With a Strong Focus

Motocross and auto racing mental training expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental preparation, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross and auto racing coaching techniques and strategies. In today’s mental training session for racers, Dr. Cohn interviews Mario Andretti, a world champion racing driver and one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport. He is one of only two drivers to … Boost Confidence

Worrying About Other Racers Before Races

Motocross and auto racing mental training expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental preparation, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross and auto racing coaching techniques and strategies. Do focus to much on the competition or who is lined up next to you when it comes time to race? In today’s mental training session for racers, I help a racer who is looking down worrying to … Boost Confidence