Perfectionist Players & Volleyball

In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan Melchiorre. They discuss the psychology of volleyball and some of the challenges that volleyball players have. Dr. Megan is the newest member of the Peak Performance Sports team. She is the lead mental coach specializing in working with youth and high school athletes in various sports. In this podcast, they will discuss... What are some challenges with perfectionist players? COHN: We know that perfectionism is a big challenge for volleyball players and in all sports… COHN: Perfectionists have some great qualities; they are highly motivated, goal oriented, always want to improve and strive to get better. But we also know that is comes with challenges when going to competition from practice. COHN: What are some of the challenges? Listen to this week's podcast to learn what mental game tips Dr. Cohn and Dr. Megan give to volleyball players about the challenges with perfectionism. Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Athletes Download our a FREE Mental Toughness Report Read our Sports Psychology Articles Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast at iTunes