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, I help a racer overcome his fear of re-injury.  I answer the following mental game of racing question:

 “My biggest challenge is the fear I developed after breaking my back in 7 places while practicing. I feel too afraid to jump because I am scared of hurting my back again. I have a partially herniated disc due to my big crash and several of my discs are ruined. How can I conquer this fear and continue to progress with my riding?” 

 Overcoming an injury is just as much mental as it is physical. Many racers worry about re-injury on the track.  Worrying about re-injury is a legitimate fear.  Some racers may try to avoid mistakes to protect themselves from injury. In that case, racers think too much about mistakes, which may cause them to tighten up. The key is to think about execution, or what you need to do to race successfully. Learn how to improve your performance with mental skills training.

Listen to this podcast on “fear of re-injury” to learn racing psychology tips to prepare mentally for a race!

 Visit Racing Psychology to supercharge your confidence in racing and boost your mental horsepower.

Racing psychology expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, at racingpsychology.com helps NASCAR, Motocross, and motorcycle racers improve performance and lap times by boosting focus and confidence on race day. Learn mental game of racing tips and strategies.

In today’s psychology of racing session, I answer a question about how to develop young athletes racing confidence. I answer the following mental game of racing question:

 “My son worries too much about what others think about him and how he rides. I would like to see him have fun again with his riding. What strategies can he use to become a better rider, not worry about others, and have more self-confidence?”

 Some sports parents may not realize that their expectations may put pressure on their young athletes. Young athletes may feel they have to race well to please a parent. To develop racing confidence, racers need to focus on their own race plan and not their competitors.  Improve your training before race day by supporting your own racing confidence.

Listen the podcast on “racing confidence” to learn more about how to prepare yourself for race!

Visit Racing Psychology to supercharge your confidence in racing and boost your mental horsepower.