Patrick Cohn

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.

Overcoming Pressure to Preform in Games

Don’t Talk Yourself Into Service Miss in Volleyball Summary: Serving under pressure can be challenging, but mindset determines success. Focusing on what you want to accomplish, using simple cues, and trusting your practiced skills helps you execute effectively. Avoid negative self-talk and practice game-like scenarios to stay composed. Have you ever missed a crucial serve? … Sport Psychology Article>>

5 Tips for Developing a Winning Mindset in Soccer

Developing a Winning Mindset in Soccer

If You Think You Can, You’re More Likely to Succeed Summary: Maintaining a calm, consistent mindset is key when your team is behind. Like Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup, staying focused on the process, embracing resilience, and refocusing after setbacks can turn challenging situations into opportunities. Are you able to fight back once you’re … Sport Psychology Article>>

Focusing on The Positives of Your Performance

Focusing on The Positives of Your Performance

How to Play More Confidently in Sports Summary: Post-game confidence improves when athletes focus on positives rather than mistakes. Recognizing effort, teamwork, and personal achievements—even in a loss—shifts mindset and strengthens performance. Consistent reflection, writing down successes, and separating results from effort helps athletes build lasting confidence and approach future games with a stronger, positive … Sport Psychology Article>>

Setting Goals to Overcome Injury

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How Bridgewater Overcame His Knee Recovery Summary: Recovering from injury requires attention to both physical and mental rehabilitation. Teddy Bridgewater’s journey shows the importance of setting small goals, focusing on the process, and managing expectations. By addressing mental challenges and celebrating small victories, athletes can gradually regain confidence and return to competition. Have you ever … Sport Psychology Article>>

Focusing on The Process to Reach Your Goals

Lebron James’ Message: There is NO Magic Pill Summary: Progress in sports requires patience, consistency, and a focus on the process. Like LeBron James and Leonardo da Vinci, mastery comes from years of dedicated work. Athletes should set small, achievable goals daily, track improvements, and accept that skill development takes time. Do you get frustrated … Sport Psychology Article>>

How to Set Aside Expectations

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How the Yips Helped Hayden Hurst Play Summary: Hayden Hurst’s journey illustrates the importance of following your passion in sports. Playing baseball for external reasons led to severe struggles with the yips, but shifting to football, his true passion, allowed him to thrive. Athletes should release expectations, play for themselves, and address mental challenges proactively. … Sport Psychology Article>>