It’s All in the Mind This is part one of a three part series on the psychology of arm pump by Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. an expert in motocross psychology. I think no one in motocross has discovered the real cause of arm pump or why it happens. After studying the mind of athletes and […]
Arm Pump Solved – Part 2
It’s All in the Mind This is part two of a three part series on the psychology of arm pump by Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. an expert in mental training for motocross. In part one, I discussed my theory of arm pump. Many theories about arm pump exist, but most of them say that arm […]
Arm Pump Solved – Part 3
It’s All in the Mind This is part three of a three part series on the psychology of arm pump by Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. an expert in mental training for motocross. In part two, I discussed one of the major mental breakdowns that cause motocross racers to get arm pump on the track. One […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Control Your Emotions on the Track
Motocross and auto racing mental training expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at Racing Psychology 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 you become really frustrated with yourself when not riding up to […]