Dr. Patrick Cohn is an expert mental performance coach who has helped athletes for over 30 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology.
Do you often compare yourself to other competitors and then create expectations or feel less confident in your skills? Watch this video to learn how to stay focused only on your warm-up and performance. Learn more in this video on avoiding comparisons
Have you won matches as a pusher but now need to transition your game? Learn how to play more offensive tennis, instead of being a pusher. Pushing the ball will not help you win against high-level tennis players. Learn how to play more aggressively and close out matches quickly in this video
Do you have trouble putting all phases of the game together during a round…When you are putting well, your ball striking is off or vice versa? Does not putting together all phases of the game during a round make you want to walk off the course in disgust and frustration? Watch this week’s golf psychology … Sport Psychology Article>>
Do you coach young athletes whose parents are constantly yelling and coaching from the sideline? Dr. Patrick Cohn explains why it is not helpful for parents to yell during games and how to set ground rules at the start of the season as a coach. Watch video on parents who can be distracting during games
Do you find yourself losing focus during matches? This video provides a few tips to help you stay locked into the point and improve your intensity. Watch this video on how to improve your focus in sports
Do you tend to play down to the level of your playing partner? You want to be selfish with your focus and play aggressively, regardless of the level of competition. Watch video on how to play at your own level