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.
Does the first shift of the game set your mindset for the rest of the game? Too many players we work with allow the first shift to dictate their mindset for the game. If they make a couple mistakes in the opening shift, they can feel less confident. In this video, you learn how to … Sport Psychology Article>>
Are you playing too slow on the ice? Hockey is fast paced and can cause indecision for players. When you second-guess yourself on the ice, this can look like you are playing slow. In this video, hockey players learn how to play faster by making better decisions. Watch this video to learn tips to play … Sport Psychology Article>>
Does your brain freeze up over short putts and you feel as if you are stabbing at the ball at impact? This is what’s called the putting yips. The putting yips feels physical, but is actually a mental game issues usually due to the fear of failure or fear of embarrassment. Watch this video on … Sport Psychology Article>>
Should you improve your strokes during a tennis match? If you know our approach, that is not the best time work on your game. You want to learn how to simplify your game in matches and avoid fixing strokes during the match. Some instructors might disagree with me if you are hitting every ball into … Sport Psychology Article>>
When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling your how good you can be at sports, but you are not meeting those expectations? Watch this video to understand your own expectations
Do you feel preround anxiety or first tee jitters? Many golfers worry that the preround jitters are a sign they are anxious to play. But that’s not allways the case as preround jitter are very normal for golfer before the round. Watch this video to learn the difference between jitters and anxiety