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Dr. Patrick Cohn
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The Sports Psychology Podcast
Fear of Meeting Others' Expectations and Pressure
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete who thinks he is not playing to the best of his abilities and battling expectations from people around him. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: OSCAR: "I started my junior season of high school basketball. I haven’t been playing well. It feels like there’s too big of a wall in the way of me getting to where I want to be. My confidence is very low. I struggle with feeling like a letdown or that I’m disappointing people around me. I’ve a...
2022-10-02
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Helping Soccer Players Who Are Self-Critical
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents on how to address the self-critical mindset of their daughter when receiving feedback from her coach. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: EVAN: "My daughter is a 14-year-old soccer player with a lot of natural ability. But I think that she struggles with her mental game, particularly being too hard on herself, getting down after mistakes, and responding to a coach’s feedback. My question: is there anything that I can do to help her with her being so hard on...
2022-08-21
07 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Overcoming Pressure and Anxiety in Matches
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a tennis player who loses against opponents who he thinks he can beat easily, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: ROGER: "I have anxiety, pressure before my matches. I lost to a player whom I could have defeated easily. He just hit the shots slowly and not deep. I know how to attack, but instead of attacking, I just played slowly and gave short balls. The problem is I can hit with pace and deep in practice but not in matches. Is this due to pressure or strategy?"
2022-07-31
07 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
What Does it Mean to Give Full Effort in Sports?
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: NICK: "I feel that some young athletes think they are "trying hard" but have no clue about what trying hard actually feels like. My son plays hockey and has earned a spot on a more competitive team. He never exerts the needed effort to win puck battles or to take the puck from opponents. He might not be confident in himself enough. Do you have any...
2022-07-10
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
When Soccer Players Want to Quit
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who wants to quit his game because he thinks he is not the best on the team, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Duane: "I’m playing soccer and I’m thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to tell my parents that I don’t want to play soccer anymore, but they just kept me in. I think it’s stupid to keep playing for their enjoyment. What should I do?" Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master m...
2022-06-19
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Managing Your Emotions When Adversity Hits
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player who is struggling to compose himself during difficult times of the game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers from Zed who had to say this about his game: ZED: "How do I control my emotions when I play. If something doesn’t go my way, I lose my head. How do I stop other people from getting into my head when not having a good game or making mistakes? I get irritated when others are yelling at me." Dr. Patrick Cohn is a...
2022-05-29
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Keep Shooting After Missing
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a player on how to stay confident in shooting after a couple of misses during the game, Dr. Cohn answers a question from Sam who had to say this about his game. Sam said: "If I miss a couple of shots in the game, I lose confidence. Or if somebody makes a negative comment, I lose confidence. Eventually, I end up being more hesitant and not play as aggressive. And I miss everything then. Inside, outside, drives. It's hard for me to get out of it. Any ideas on how to...
2022-04-17
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
When Your Athletes Play Too Safe in Sports
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand a young athlete who has fragile confidence. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Sports Parent: "My son plays for a top soccer team in the state. He does great at practice, and he does amazing in other sports when he’s one of the best in the team. Right now, he is not the best on the team, and he has this fear of messing up during the game and does play less confidently. How Can I help him with this?” Dr. Patrick Cohn is a ma...
2022-02-26
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
The Right Reasons for Every Athlete to Stay in Their Game
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand when their athletes should quit sports. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: BETH: I am struggling to figure out if I should quit basketball. I get stressed before every game and practice. I find myself making excuses not to go. This is the only sport I play, and therefore why I find myself attached. My stomach drops every time I think about playing and my mind thinks of the worst. Everything is just too intense. The two-hour practices and even games over the...
2021-11-15
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Coach: Support Your Athlete's Mental Game
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn explains how to coacher can better support athlete's mental game. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: LEO: I’m now a coach but if I had the support of a mental coach while I was a player…who knows where I would be. I’m interested in learning the mental approach in sport so if there is some seminars or literature that you recommend, please let me know. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak...
2021-11-01
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Improve Decision Making when Competing
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete by explaining how to build composure and confidence and take his shots when the opportunity arrives. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: MURRAY: I feel my decision-making in matches isn't where it should be I know I can shoot the ball from anywhere in the 45 on either foot but I lack composure also how can I improve on it. BTW I play Gaelic football. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at...
2021-10-18
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
What Athletes Must Do During Post Games
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps an athlete on knowing what to do in post games to improve confidence. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: JACK: Do you have any tips or a program for “Post game (win or lost) assessment? How to evaluate your performance. I’m trying to identify what good parts and the bad parts of my game that needs to improve. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindsed for sports...
2021-10-04
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Guide Young and Intense Athletes
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand proper guidance for a young and intense athlete in the right manner. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: Missy: I have a 13-year-old daughter, Soccer is her passion. She is super motivated, dedicated, and passionate. How to make sure I am guiding this intense young athlete in the right manner... she's so driven and does this all on her own but I'm afraid of doing her a disservice by not knowing how to navigate the complex world of club sports and give her...
2021-09-27
07 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Manage the Toughest Moments of Elite Competitions
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews a former swimmer and now a mental advocate Kimberly Karducci. They discuss mental health issues and how to best manage the toughest moments of elite competitions. They also talked about her reasons for becoming a mental health advocate and her inspirations in writing her book entitled 'The I of the Tiger". Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. GUEST: Kimberly Karducci: https://www.everythingathletes.com Resources for Athletes...
2021-09-18
17 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Parents: When Your Athletes What to Quit Sports
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps parents understand when their athletes should quit sports. Here is the question, Dr. Cohn answers in this episode: JESSICA: My son was so excited for football and ready to play. But he already wants to quit…badly, The coaches are pretty hard on them. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want him to quit in the face of challenges, but he’s not happy. It hasn’t been that long. What do you should I do? Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach...
2021-09-13
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Helping Athletes Manage High Expectations
In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps athletes improve their mental game for sports. Learn how to get your mindset right when you compete so you can perform your best. In this podcast, you learn about how athletes place expectations on themselves and also feel them from parents and others. Dr. Cohn answers a question from an athlete who is struggling with expectations from others. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Improve your mindset for sports with mental training for athletes. R...
2021-08-30
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Social Approval and Social Media for Athletes: Sports Psychology Podcast
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews former Team Canada Junior National Snowboarder. They discuss social approval for athletes in today's world of social media. How expectations from others and social media can impact athletes' mindset and performance. Natalie Allport is a former Team Canada snowboarder, CrossFit athlete, content creator, and mental health advocate for athletes. She hosts the ALL IN podcast. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. GUEST: Natalie Allport Podcast: https://natalieallport.com/podcast/ Resources for...
2021-08-01
15 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
The Coaching Zone & Leadership with Dr. John Yeager
In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn interviews Dr. John Yeager about how coaches can improve team dynamics by understanding how to improve atheltes' Confidence, Hope, Optimism, and Team resilience. Dr. Yeager abd Dr. Cohn discuss about how athletes can build resilience in sports. The Coaching Zone Book emphasizes the importance of “coach self- management” – self-awareness and self-regulation through stories, strengths, and shortcomings. Visit: www.TheCoachingZoneBook.com Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports Parents...
2021-04-08
26 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How Mental Training Will Get You to Your Next Level of Play
Are you or your athletes struggling to get to the next level of play? Many times, an athletes' mental game is preventing them from outpacing other players with equal physical abilities. In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn speaks with Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, a former professional tennis player who now is the director of a health and wellness nonprofit that helps people overcome difficult injuries. Dr. Cohn speaks with Brenda about her personal experiences playing professional tennis and how mental coaching helped her break out to a higher level of play. Learn how mental training, having a su...
2021-01-31
24 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Why Athletes Worry too Much About What Others Think
Do you or your athletes tend to worry too much about what others think of your performance? As mental game experts, we know that athletes often get preoccupied with what we have termed "outcome thinking," and tend to play too safely or cautiously as a result. While it is good to want to be a successful player, when athletes get too wrapped up in being perfect or never making mistakes, their confidence and performance will suffer. No athlete is perfect and everyone makes mistakes. Athletes need to learn to shift their attention from other players and, instead...
2021-01-24
03 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Achieve Proactive Confidence for a Healthy Life Balance
Are you an athlete who struggles to maintain a healthy balance between your daily life and your role as an athlete? Many athletes feel a lot of pressure to reach high achievements in their sport and, as a result, lack a healthy balance between their sport and other hobbies that they enjoy. When there is too much pressure on sports, many athletes begin to struggle with outcome thinking and can become overcome with challenges or adversity. Dr. Cohn speaks with mental coach Frederic Merelle about positive psychology and how in times of adversity, m...
2021-01-10
16 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Don't Let Adversity Affect Your Game
Are you an athlete who struggles with fear of failure in competition? Many athletes spend too much time dwelling on their mistakes, feeling that past mistakes define their future play. When too much pressure is placed on winning, rather than on improvement, sports can start feeling like work rather than fun, especially for sports kids. Dr. Cohn speaks with basketball Coaches Jim Huber and Charlie Miller on how athletes can work through their mistakes and bounce back from adversity in their play. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach...
2021-01-03
28 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Tennis Psychology Podcast #168
Are you a tennis player who struggles with composure, controlling your emotions and getting stuck in outcome thinking on the court? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn speaks with Vasilis Mazarakis about the top struggles junior tennis players experience on the court. Vasilis is a Tennis Instructor and Mental Coach, Certified MGCP. He was a member of the Olympic team for Greece in 2004 and has won 6 ATP singles titles from 1999-2005 and 4 ATP doubles titles. Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Cohn and Vasilis discu...
2020-11-29
12 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Tennis Psychology Podcast #166
Do you struggle to stay confident when you're down on your game? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn speaks with Vasilis Mazarakis on the importance of developing mental toughness in tennis. Vasilis is a Tennis Instructor and Mental Coach, Certified MGCP. He was a member of the Olympic team for Greece in 2004 and has won 6 ATP singles titles from 1999-2005 and 4 ATP doubles titles. Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Cohn and Vasilis discuss the importance of staying in the moment during your tennis match...
2020-11-20
14 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Junior Tennis Player Have A Fear Of Losing?
Do you have a junior tennis player that appears as if they're playing more tentatively or safer in tournaments today? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Dave. Here's what Dave had to say about his son's game: "My son is now 14 years old and is one of the top tennis players in his age group in Australia. He seems to play safer today as if he has a lack of confidence, afraid of losing, or thinking too much during...
2020-06-14
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Can Athletes Use Mindfulness to Improve Focus?
Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Dr. Joe Havlick on the use of mindfulness to help athletes and performers succeed. Joe has a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and works with performers and athletes of many ages, sports, and careers. Joe has a practice of meditation that he offers to all of his clients. Dr. Cohn and Dr. Havlick discuss how the qualities of being a great human being apply to helping athletes and performers. Mindfulness is the process of having a moment-by-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. When using mindfulness, you are able...
2020-06-09
17 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Overcoming Expectations of Who You Should Beat
Do you find yourself struggling with your mental game when you have a play an opponent that is younger or has a lower UTR than you? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Nathan. Here's what Nathan had to say about his game: "My problem in matches is playing an opponent younger than I am. I’m afraid to lose to this kid, I get really frustrated for every point. My tennis in practice and matches are very different for ex...
2020-05-31
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How to Be Confident in Your Own Game
When you step on the court and look across the net and see the look of confidence on your opponent does that frighten you? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Amy. Here's what Amy had to say about her game: "I am afraid to play against opponents who look confident on the court. I see their confidence across the net from me and I feel intimidated—they have something that I don’t. And it doesn’t matter how good a...
2020-05-17
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Are you Restless and Anxious Before Matches?
Are you a junior tennis player who that gets restless or anxious before matches? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Ram. Here's what Ram had to say about his game: "I would like to know, why I am restless or not-so-calm before and during a match! I find myself showing too much anxiety and I lose focus on the present. My parents observed that I am very difficult to talk to or even be around during or before the match. I...
2020-05-03
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Overcoming Service Yips
Have you ever struggled with your service game to the point you lose all feel and control? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Ryan. Here's what Ryan had to say about his game: "I feel anxiety when it’s my turn to serve. When the yips come on...it’s not just that I am double faulting...it is How I am double faulting. I literally have no “feel” or control. There is also a significant drop in what power. In...
2020-04-19
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Comfort Zones with Allon Khakshouri
Are you struggling playing in comfort zones? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn speaks to Alon Khakshouri about comfort zones and pressure in tennis. Allon is a sports entrepreneur and former manager of three world #1 tennis players, including Novak Djokovic and member of the ATP council. Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn suggests to do when stuck in comfort zones. Other Resources for Tennis Players and Coaches Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between...
2019-11-24
19 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Interview with Matthew Farber
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. Why do so many athletes struggle with confidence? Listen to Dr. Cohn's new podcast to learn about Matthew Farber's experience in mental coaching. 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
2019-10-06
20 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Improve Concentration for Basketball
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. What do I need to do to focus better in my basketball games? Listen to Dr. Cohn's new podcast to learn how to cope with distractions during the basketball game. 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...
2019-08-03
04 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Stable Confidence in Basketball
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. How to have stable confidence in Basketball? Listen to Dr. Cohn's new podcast to learn how to have confidence in basketball. 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
2019-06-23
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
5 Mental Toughness Skills for Basketball
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. What are some Mental Toughness Skills for Basketball? Listen to Dr. Cohn's new podcast to learn how to be mentally tough in basketball. 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
2019-06-02
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Interview with Phil Costa, Retired NFL Player
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. How do I transition out of being an athlete? How do I stay focused when I know I'm nearing the end of my athletic career? Listen to Dr. Cohn's new podcast to learn how to relax the mind and body in basketball. 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...
2019-05-19
15 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Relaxing the Mind & Body in Basketball
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. How to relax the mind & body in basketball? Listen to Dr. Cohn's new podcast to learn how to relax the mind and body in basketball. 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
2019-05-12
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Should You Quit Tennis?
Do you feel nervous before matches and are under a lot of pressure to the point where you don't want to play the game anymore? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Dwayne who's questioning whether he should continue to play tennis. Here's what Dwayne had to say about his game: "My problem is that I hate that nervous feeling before going into a match and all the pressure of wanting to be good enough to...
2019-02-17
04 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Are You Getting Aced By Slower Serves?
Are you getting beat on your return of serve by getting aced by slower serves? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Tony about getting aced by slower serves and how this is so frustrating. Here's what Tony had to say about his game: "I keep getting aced by slower serves which is so irritating. Someone hits a banger and I'll get my racquet on it. someone dinks one over and I'll get it back easily...
2019-02-03
04 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How to Play Opponents That Get Into Your Head
Do you struggle with playing 3 or 4 specific opponents and keep losing to them over and over and it gets into your head? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Megan who struggles to beat a few specific opponents. Here's what Megan had to say about her game: "My problem is that I have too much pressure on me when I play 3 or 4 specific players because I've lost to them constantly since the past 8 years and it's actually all mental because I've been...
2019-01-20
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How to Let Go of Comfort Zones in Tennis
Do you ever find yourself cruising along in a match and the second set or third set you're in command and controlling your opponent and then all of the sudden, BOOM! Something happens and you lose the match? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sebastian who said he was recently playing a 3rd set, was in command and eventually lost the match. Here's what Sebastian had to say about his game: "Yesterday I was up 4-0 in the 3rd set and...
2018-12-09
04 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Respond to Poor Performances in Competition
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. Does a poor performance really rock your world and you tend to lose confidence and wonder what's going on? Today I'm answering a questions from someone who had left a question on our blog at peaksports.com/sports-psychology-blog. Here's what Rick had to say: "I'm in need of some help... I just had one of the worst football games of my entire football career and it is breaking me...
2018-12-09
04 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
What's The Challenge With Perfectionism?
When you lose your cool on the tennis court, do you give up, thank or start pushing the ball? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sarah who needs help managing her expectations. Here's what Sarah had to say about her game: "I'm 14 years old an have been playing tennis for about 8 years. Once of my coaches calls me a bull because I'm always so stubborn and get so upset when I do something wrong but the only reason I get upset i...
2018-11-25
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
What Skills Are Learned in Mental Training?
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. I'm continuing my series on: What is mental coaching? How does mental coaching work? And, what do you do as a mental coach? Another question that I receive from listeners is: "What are the things that you do as a mental coach? What are the things that you work on when you're working with athletes?" COHN: It is a good question and one I receive often from people that...
2018-11-25
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
The Mental Coaching Process
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers mental game questions in Sessions With Doc. I get a lot of questions about mental coaching and what a mental coach does and how the process works... Today, I'm going to answer a questions from one of our listeners about: "How does mental coaching or mental training work?" COHN: Once we get connected with an athlete that is interested in metal coaching, we will ask a few questions and see if it is a good fit...
2018-11-11
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How to Take Your Tennis Game to The Next Level
Do you have trouble taking your game to the next level and maybe beating that person that is 1 level ahead of you or higher ranked than you? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Riley about how do you take your game to the next level without falling into the mindset of happy loser. Here's what Riley had to say: "Maybe you could give some tips or advice on how young players can go to the next level... Maybe beat that person...
2018-11-11
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Helping Young Tennis Players Stay Composed
Do you have a young tennis player that tends to implode after a couple of double faults on the tennis court? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a questions from a tennis parent. Ramona wrote in and said: "My son is 11 years old. He's been playing tennis since he was 5. He's a top player in India in the 12 and unders. At times he has a couple of double faults in a row. The body language gets really bad and he's in tears after a...
2018-10-28
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Fragile Confidence and Perfectionism in 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. Do you struggle with fragile self-confidence in games? In this podcast, Dr. Cohn and Dr. Megan discuss: When perfectionist volleyball players struggle with s...
2018-09-02
07 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Trusting Your Skills in Volleyball Games
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. Are you (or your volleyball players) able to take your practice game to competition? In this podcast, Dr. Cohn and Dr. Megan discuss: When perfectionist...
2018-08-19
07 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Manage Perfectionism in 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. Are you (or your volleyball players) highly self-critical of your performance? In this podcast, they will discuss... What tips can volleyball players use to manage...
2018-08-05
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
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...
2018-07-22
04 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Help Athletes Stay Aggressive At The End of a Game
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan Melchiorre. 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. Do you have teams that tend to get tight at the end of a set when maybe they didn't expect to win against the opponent and they tighten up and end up losing the set? In this podcast, they will answer the question of...
2018-07-08
04 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Mentally Focus In Games
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan Melchiorre. Dr. Megan is new at Peak Performance Sports. She is the lead mental coach specializing in working with youth and high school athletes in various sports. In this podcast, they will answer the question of the week... "How do you teach players to mentally focus throughout an entire game?" COHN: Dr. Megan, obviously focus is super important for any athlete and certainly volleyball players. COHN: What are the challenges you find that p...
2018-06-17
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Help Players Cope With Mistakes in Games
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan. Dr. Megan is new at Peak Performance Sports. She is the lead mental coach specializing in working with youth and high school athletes in various sports. In this podcast, they will answer a question from one of our readers... "How do you help players cope with mistakes and keep their head in the game so they can continue to play confidently?" COHN: We know that athletes tend to unravel and have challenges with mistakes, especially...
2018-06-03
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Have Stable Confidence in Games
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan. Dr. Megan is new at Peak Performance Sports. She is the lead mental coach specializing in working with youth and high school athletes in various sports. In this podcast, they will answer a question from our most recent survey... "How do you have stable confidence during a game so it doesn't go up and down with every mistake or problem?" Do you have athletes that tend to get on the confidence roller coaster when they...
2018-05-20
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Overcoming Doubt in Triathlons
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Andre Bekker, a professional cyclist and previously ranked #1 in the age category 50+ for the 70.3 Triathlon long distance. Another big challenge we find with triathletes is that once they start the run and are already 5, 6, 7 hours into an Ironman, they really start to have doubts about what they are doing... They start questioning why they are doing this and why are they putting themselves through this pain... How do racers push through that doubt and questioning why they are...
2018-04-08
09 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Help Athletes Cope With Intense Coaches
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: Does your son or daughter freeze up on the playing field because the coach is really intense? Kay said: “Intense coaches make my son freeze up on the field, lose confidence and want to quit the sport he loves. What can I do to help him stay relaxed and play well?” In this video...
2017-10-29
08 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Common Fears For Ball Players With Throwing Yips
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: Do you struggle with throwing down to 2nd base or simply throwing balls in a baseball game? Jason said: “I grew up playing baseball my whole life. I get nervous when I even just think about throwing and when I try to throw hard at my target I throw it in the dirt or over the...
2017-10-01
08 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How to Let Go of Errors in Tennis
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses: How can you let go of past mistakes and move on on the tennis court? Lori wrote in and said: “I play tennis and very frequently get mad at myself and my game. I cannot seem to let go of my mistakes and need help with myself mentally on the court. I am constantly blaming myself for all the mistakes. What would you suggest?” This is a common question from tennis players who tend to get upse...
2017-09-03
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Mental Training For Tennis Juniors
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses: How can you help young tennis players when they get upset on the court? This is a common complaint that we get from sports parents… Kids struggle mentally then they are losing or missing shots. Give your athletes the skills to improve composure in matches. How do you give them the skills? Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn what mental game tips Dr. Cohn gives to sports parents to help their young tennis players with emotional control.
2017-07-02
08 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How to Take Your Practice Hitting Into The Game
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: “My son is struggling with bringing his practice batting to the game. Is this a confidence thing? In practice, his mechanics are perfect. In games, he changes his hand position and cant hit. Can you advise me so I can pass it on to my son?” What changes from practice to game time? Is there a fear of fai...
2017-06-25
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Coaches Who Distract Athletes by Yelling
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: “How do athletes handle coaches that constantly yell instructions during the game? This appears like it distracts or confuses athletes more than it helps…” Are these valid instructions being yelled? How can you focus when you are distracted by coach’s instructions? Listen to this week's podcast to learn Dr. Cohn’s...
2017-06-11
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Applying Soccer Practice Skills to Games
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: Do you look like a star in practice but can’t take your skills and confidence to games? This is the number 1 reason why soccer players contact me for mental coaching… They can’t take their practice skills to games. First, they need to understand why they are struggling in games. It is often abo...
2017-05-28
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Emotional Control on The Tennis Court
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses: How can you help a tennis player let go of bad shots? First, you need to identify what is causing the frustration. Hitting a bad shot is not frustrating in and of itself. You’re reaction to bad shots makes them frustrating. Think of the mistake as the trigger. Your reaction to the trigger as the source of your frustration. What is creating the frustration? Listen to this month's tennis psychology po...
2017-05-21
07 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Catchers Who Alter Their Throwing Mechanics in Games
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: Why do ball players go to a different throw in game situations compared to what they are capable of doing in practice? Fear of failure prevents ball players form using their normal, confident throw in games. What is the underlying challenge in game situations? Listen to this week's podcast to see wha...
2017-05-14
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How Do You Know if Your Athlete Has Burnout?
In “Sessions With Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your youth sports psychology and mental training questions that deal with sports parents and the mental game challenges their sports kids have. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: Do you have an athlete who seems to be losing their edge and others are catching up to them? Are you wondering if they are losing interest or have burnout? How do you know if your athlete has burnout? Listen to the podcast, Burnout In Youth Sports, to learn what s...
2017-04-30
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Mental Tips to Close Out Tennis Matches
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses: Why do some tennis players sabotage themselves when leading a match or set and eventually end up losing in a 3rd set tie breaker? First, you need to identify the problem: What is the challenge? Sometimes when players are up, they start to play safe instead of aggressive. What is the solution? How can players close out the match when winning? Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn what...
2017-04-23
07 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How To Deal With Teammates That Bully
In ” Sessions With Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your youth sports psychology and mental training questions that deal with sports parents and the mental game challenges their sports kids have. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: Do you have a kid that you feel like is being bullied by teammates or a coach and you’re unsure what to do? Dr. Cohn talks about what can you do if you feel like your child is being bullied in sports. In what ways can parents address the situation? L...
2017-04-16
06 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
Does Changing Mechanics Help The Yips?
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: Do you have a coach that wants to change your mechanics because they see you throwing without accuracy in games? Changing mechanics will not help you over come the yips… The yips are not a mechanical problem. Listen to this week's podcast to learn more about why Dr. Cohn says changing mechanics is not...
2017-04-02
05 min
The Sports Psychology Podcast
How Do The Yips Start in Baseball?
In this week's sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, starts his new series in Sessions With Doc, where he answers mental game questions. Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week: How do the yips start in baseball or softball? Where do the yips come from? The yips can start when you have tension or when you’re tying to avoid making mistakes in a game… All it takes is one bad game with one bad throw… Listen to this week's podcast to learn...
2017-03-26
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Coping With Frustration in Tennis Matches
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses: When tennis players get frustrated with their game, what can they do to turn it around and not tank the match? When things aren’t going a players way and they are losing, they tend to get down and disappointed. If this happens, you may have some perfectionism, or high expectations set for yourself. How does that affect your tennis game? How can players stay composed and overcome frustration during a match? ...
2017-03-19
07 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How To Improve Tennis Focus
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn talks about tennis focus for tournament players and coaches. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s new Tennis Confidence Audio Program *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast at iTunes!
2015-11-22
00 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Mental Toughness for Tennis Players
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn talks about the pressure to win and mental toughness in tennis Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s new Tennis Confidence Audio Program *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast at iTunes!
2015-11-08
00 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
"Locker Room Power" with David Sammel
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews David Sammel, author of "Locker Room Power." Dr. Cohn and Sammel talk about locker room power and how to be more confident in matches. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s new Tennis Confidence Au...
2015-06-21
31 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Young Tennis Player Shut Down When Losing?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a parent whose tennis player shuts down and starts crying when losing. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s...
2015-05-24
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Are You Able To Play Your Best And Have Fun On The Court?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player who only has fun when he wins. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s new Te...
2015-05-10
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Do You Choke When You're In The Lead During A Match?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sarah, a 15 year old tennis player who is advanced beyond her competitors, but gets nervous and chokes in matches. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental...
2015-04-26
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Tennis Player Become Nervous When In The Lead?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis instructor whose player has difficulty when up in a match. When he is up 3-Love or 4-Love, he becomes nervous and the other team will mount a charge to come back. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis...
2015-04-06
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Tennis Player Have Difficulty Playing Serious Competitors?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent whose player has difficulty playing against serious or "unfair" competitors. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr...
2015-03-01
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Do You Have A Tennis Player Who Underperforms In Tournaments?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent whose player performs well in practice, but doesn't play as well in tournaments. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis...
2014-12-28
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Tennis Player Tense Up When Serving?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent whose player is tense when she is at the service line. She wants to know how help her daughter serve more relaxed. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between...
2014-12-14
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Tennis Player Play Differently Between Pratice And Matches?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis coach whose player plays differently in practice and in tournaments. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s...
2014-11-16
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Helping Young Tennis Players With Composure
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent whose daughter gets emotionally upset during matches and blames poor play on changes that were made during practice. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve...
2014-10-29
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Are You Distracted By How Your Stroke Looks?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player who becomes distracted by the look of his forehand when he sees his shadow on the court. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your...
2014-09-07
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Can You Assess An Athlete's Mental Toughness?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player who wants to know how to assess an athlete's mental toughness. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with...
2014-08-24
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Has Your Tennis Player Lost Motivation For Playing?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent whose daughter has lost her passion for tennis. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s ne...
2014-08-10
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Tennis Player Feel Nervous Before And During Matches?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent whose son feels nervous before and during matches. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s ne...
2014-07-27
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How To Deal With An Arrogant Opponent
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player who has trouble dealing with a cocky or arrogant opponent. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr...
2014-07-13
06 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Do You Play Tight And Scared During Matches?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player who has trouble taking his practice game to competition. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s...
2014-06-29
07 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Does Your Tennis Player Lose Momentum When In The Lead?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent about how his young athlete loses momentum and confidence when in the lead. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis...
2014-06-13
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How Does Working With a Trained Professional Improve Confidence?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player about how to improve confidence by working with a trained professional. She wants to know what she can gain from one on one sessions over what she can find on the internet. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a...
2013-12-18
04 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How Do I Help My Player Handle an Opponent Changing Pace?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis coach whose player has difficultly when their opponent changes the pace of the game. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis...
2013-10-13
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How To Bring Your Practice Performance Into Matches
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player who has difficultly bringing their practice performance into matches. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s...
2013-09-29
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How To Battle Self Doubt During Matches
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis player who has a problem with doubting their ability to master their shots. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly...
2013-09-15
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
How Your Child Can Keep Their Lead In a Match
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis parent who says that their child normally leads the game early on and then ends up losing the match. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve...
2013-08-26
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Do You Ever Feel Expected To Win Matches?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis mom who says that her son does not perform well, when he is playing someone that he thinks he should beat. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points.
2013-07-24
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Are You Tight and Nervous Before Tennis Matches?
Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Florian Meier, a high performance tennis coach and founder of www.onlinetennisinstruction.com. Dr. Cohn and Flrian answer a question from a tennis player who obssesses about playing perfect tennis. Some days he plays relaxed, some days he shows up nervous and tight. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. *Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with...
2013-07-02
07 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Do You Sit On The Lead in Matches?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis dad whose son works very hard when he is behind in the match, but he relaxes when in the lead. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. ...
2013-05-25
05 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Do You Get Frustrated When You Don't Master a Stroke Quickly?
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis mother whose daughter gets frustrated quickly when she doesn't master he shots in practice. Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Florian Meier, a high performance tennis coach and founder of www.onlinetennisinstruction.com. Dr. Cohn and Flrian answer a question from a tennis parent: “During practice, my daughter gets frustrated when she doesn’t get things 100% right after 2 hours. Yesterday for example she was practicing her topspin serve which is very difficult for a 14 year old, and to b...
2013-05-13
07 min
The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Do You "Fold" Under Pressure in Tennis
In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a tennis grandmother who says, "I have two grandchildren (10 years & 11 years) who are potentially very good tennis players but easily "fold " when the pressure goes up & loose their determination, less agility/movement around the court, lack of urgency, etc. Do you have any books or videos that will build on the very good free publication that you have provided?" Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to improve confidence in tennis. Listen to this month's tennis...
2013-01-27
05 min