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 …
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 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 …
4 Mental Keys for MX Starts
Motocross starts are the race within the race of motocross. In no other sport do you have 40 or so competitors hauling into the first turn with the engine throttle wide open to be the hole shot …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
Racing Q&A: Ask Doc
Dr. Cohn receives and answers questions from racers everyday to help you reach your peak. You can read Dr. Cohn's answers to questions on race psychology and teamwork in racing. If you have a question …
What is Racing Psychology?
Discover how to quickly sharpen your race focus, boost confidence, and stay in control on the track! Dr. Patrick J. Cohn, race psychology expert, helps racers in all motor sports to improve mental …