Learn How Sport Psychology Can Improve Athletic Performance
Sport Psychology and mental skills helps athletes and coaches to improve performance in sports. Sport psychology teaches athletes to overcome limiting mindsets and improve mental toughness to perform well in competition. Get expert mental game coaching from our certified mental coaches at Peak Performance Sports.
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About Sport Psychology Coach
As the founder of Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Patrick J. Cohn is dedicated to instilling confidence and composure; and teaching effective mental game skills using mental training strategies.
Having earned his doctoral degree in Education specializing in Sport Psychology for Athletes, Dr. Cohn has extensively studied and interviewed hundreds of athletes to develop strategies to enter “the zone” faster and stay there longer. Experts in the field of sports psychology regard him as the leading authority for entering the zone and pre-performance routines.
Dr. Cohn has been a mental toughness coach to athletes, teams and coaches worldwide from a variety of sport backgrounds for nearly 35 years. He has consulted with the likes of the Miami Dolphins, A.J. Allmendinger, Brian Watts, and J.L. Lewis. His experience as an athlete, researcher, and mental training expert has helped hundreds of athletes as well as athletic coaches, trainers and mental coaches in training identify the mental obstacles that prohibit peak performance.
Mental Performance Coaching
One-on-one sport psychology coaching is the fastest and most effective method to improve your athletes’ mental game, boost their performance, and make lasting changes. And as a bonus, athletes learn mental skills to feel confident and thrive in sports. Please call us at 888-742-7225 with your questions.
Peak Performance Sports offers expert mental performance coaching with our certified mental coaches. Please click a photo below to visit the bio pages of our certified mental performance coaches.
Mental Performance Coaches
What Clients Say…
“The last competition went perfect. I would say it was a very positive performance. If I look at the videos and ask, do I look confident? Yes. Am I letting go of mistakes and staying in the moment? Yes. Am I instinctual? Yes.*
Tal Livshitz
Dancer
“Jaclyn was great to work with. I am now more confident over the ball and not worrying about things out of my control. This summer, I shot my best tournament scores to date, including my first under par tournament.“*
Leo Dixon
Junior Golfer
“Autumn has been doing AWESOME! Her speed and decision making are drastically better. She is much more confident, and the results are showing. Thanks again for all your help with Autumn. She is really doing well!”*
Brian Criste
Kart Racing Parent
Sport Psychology Articles & Videos
How To Get in The Zone in Basketball Video
In this basketball psychology video you will learn how to get into the zone and play more freely. We discuss strategies for how to play in the flow state and … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do I Deal With a Bad Warmup in Soccer Video
In this soccer psychology video you will learn how to manage a shortened warmup in soccer. We discuss how to compete well regardless of what happens before the game. In … Sport Psychology Article>>
Mental Routine for Free Throws in Basketball Video
In this basketball psychology video you will learn how to create a routine at the free throw line to be more consistent. We discuss the benefits of routine to make … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do I Manage Pre-Game Nerves in Soccer Video
In this soccer psychology video you will learn how to manage pre-game nerves in soccer. We discuss the difference between pre-game jitters and performance anxiety and how to overcome these. … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do I Stay Focused During Basketball Games Video
In this basketball psychology video you will learn how to stay locked in during competition. We discuss potential distractions and how to refocus during the game to play at your … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do I Build Confidence in Soccer Video
In this soccer psychology video you will learn how to build self-confidence in soccer. We discuss the confidence killers that hurt confidence and how to overcome them. In the Soccer … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do I Perform Under Pressure in Basketball Video
In this basketball psychology video you will learn how to be clutch under pressure. We discuss mindset tips on how to use your mental game to be aggressive and make … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do I Play Better in Soccer Games Video
In this soccer psychology video you will learn how to take your practice performance to competition. We discuss why it’s challenging to take your practice performance to competition, and how … Sport Psychology Article>>
Last Updated on July 7, 2026 by Patrick Cohn