Racing Psychology Sessions

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 game of racing, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn race psychology tips and strategies. In today's mental training session, I discuss the racing psychology tips to stay focused after other racers put-downs.  I answer the following mental training for racing question: "How do I block out "put-downs" or things other people say like "I’m going to beat you, you stink, or you can’t win” or anything else to make me lose concentration? Other racers use trash talk to get you off your game and reduce your racing confidence. These put downs can become a distraction if you let them. Racers who become distracted by trash talk can also doubt their ability on the racetrack. Doubt is the opposite of confidence and is not helpful to your racing. The solution is to develop strong mental confidence in your racing ability so that tho

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 toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing driver mental training tips and strategies. In today's racing psychology session, I talk about how to overcome indecision on the line. I answer the following mental game of racing question:  "Why do I keep changing my bike setup, even though I know the current one is working for me? It is very annoying for both me and those around me, but I can´t help myself” Changing your bike setup could result from performance anxiety about the race. But, the likely reason is that you are second-guessing yourself. Uncertainty or indecision is not helpful to your racing. The key is to be more committed and decisive at the start of the race with your bike setup and continue that decisiveness throughout the race. Talk to your team members to d

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 toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing driver mental training tips and strategies. In today's racing psychology session, I discuss how to improve mental preparation for races. I answer the following mental game of racing question: "How to deal with the transition from "yeah! I´m ready to go" to "it´s going already". I can"t seem to let it happen on race day". Mental preparation is critical to success in racing. The key is to take time to prepare mentally at each stage before the race - from the time you put your gear on to the time the gate drops. Doing “mental laps” or reviewing the track in your mind helps you get committed to a race strategy. On race day, trust in your racing skills. Let go analyzing mistakes or trying to have a perfect race.  Listen to this podc

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 toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing driver mental training tips and strategies. In today's mental training session, I discuss how to improve racing and motocross confidence on the line. I answer the following racing psychology question: "When my racers sit on the start line KNOWING that others are faster, they have a tough time believing they could possibly win. How can they have confidence to win when they know others are faster? In this psychology of motocross session, I give you the top mental racing tips to improve your starts on the line and maintain the racing confidence you need to perform your best. Learn how to trust in your racing or riding ability and avoid making assumptions about your competitors. The key is to focus on the small things that help you

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 skills, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn the mental training tips and strategies to improve your training for race day. In today's racing psychology session, I discuss my mental training tips to overcome distractions and forget about what others think about your racing. I answer the following racing mental toughness question: "I have a hard time blocking out what others say and imply about my racing. What's the best way of blocking out distractions or not getting angry because of what other competitors say and do at the track?”  During this mental game of racing session, I help racers improve focus and mentally prepare for races.  I offer my top mental training strategies to stop thinking about what others say. Learn how to increase racing confidence and fully believe in your driving or riding skills. Discover ho

Motocross and auto racing psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross riding and auto racing tips and strategies. In today's racing psychology session, I discuss the mental racing tips to improve your focus before races. I answer the following mental training for racing question: "I focus too much on other competitors instead of myself. I start to doubt myself during competition. How can I focus less on my competition and more on myself?”  Learn the top mental racing strategies to improve your focus on race day. Learn how to develop a consistent and focused race mind prior to races. Many racers worry about their competition before the race. This causes racers to perform tentatively and avoid making mistakes. The key is to avoid comparisons with other racers and focus on what is important to race well. Listen the podcast on “improving

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 toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing driver mental training tips and strategies. In today's racing psychology session, I discuss how to fulfill your potential on the race track. I answer the following mental game of racing question: "Dr. Cohn, I"m 22 years old. I race pro open motocross and compete at a national level. I believe I have the speed in practice, but when I’m racing I feel like I don’t give it everything I’ve got. Something is holding me back. I want to know how I can fulfill my potential. I help many auto and motocross racers perform their best on race day and compete with the same speed in practice.  Many racers want to win so badly that they perform tentatively and try to avoid mistakes. Learn how to overcome fear of failure and compete free of worry

Motocross and auto racing mental toughness expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at Racing Psychology helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting mental toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing driver mental training tips and strategies. In today's racing psychology session, I offer mental racing tips to overcome choking and improve your training for race day. I answer the following mental training racing question: "I seem to choke; I know what I have to do but can't seem to put it together in the big races?” I help motocross and auto racers take their practice skills to races. Choking causes motocross and auto racers to override the bike or overdrive the car. Learn how to overcome fear of making mistakes and perform with self-confidence in races.  Develop a strategy to mentally prepare for a race and improve your mindset. In addition, my motocross strategies and auto racing tips help racers who want to improve performan

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 toughness, focus, and confidence on race day. Learn motocross mental training and auto racing driver mental training tips and strategies. In today's racing psychology session, I introduce mental training in racing for motocross and auto racers. I answer the following mental game of racing question: "What is racing psychology and how can it help me improve my performance?” Race car driver psychology or mental training for motocross helps motor sports racers who are struggling with the self-confidence, focus, or composure on the racetrack. I help auto and motocross racers who are in a confidence slump, distracted at the track, or are returning from a racing injury and need to trust their driving or riding skills again. In addition, mental game of racing strategies helps racers who want to improve consistency, improve lap t