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.

Focusing on The Controllables in Volleyball

Focusing on The Controllables in Volleyball

Coping With Teammates Who Make Mistakes Summary: Playing with teammates who make mistakes can be frustrating, but adjusting your mindset and focusing on your own role can dramatically improve performance. Accepting human error, supporting teammates, and using mental cues helps athletes stay versatile, maintain confidence, and become dominant contributors regardless of inconsistent play from others. … Sport Psychology Article>>

How to Focus Under Pressure in Big Games

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How Lebron James Gives 100% at Game Time Summary: Playing with teammates who make mistakes can be frustrating, but adjusting your mindset and focusing on your own role can dramatically improve performance. Accepting human error, supporting teammates, and using mental cues helps athletes stay versatile, maintain confidence, and become dominant contributors regardless of inconsistent play … Sport Psychology Article>>

How to Stop Overthinking in Competition

How Over Thinking Sabotages Your Performance

How Over Thinking Sabotages Performance Summary: Athletes often sabotage their own performance by overthinking, whether it’s second-guessing decisions, focusing on perfect form, or worrying about the outcome. Even pros like Ben Simmons have admitted that mental overthinking can disrupt play. The key to peak performance is to trust your skills, act decisively, and let instincts … Sport Psychology Article>>

How Resiliency Can Help You Overcome Adversity

How Resiliency Can Help You Overcome Adversity

How to Use Adversity in Sports to Grow Summary: Resiliency is the defining trait that allows athletes to bounce back from adversity, whether it’s poor performances, bad calls, or unlucky breaks. Elite athletes know that setbacks are inevitable, but their response is what sets them apart. By focusing on effort, staying positive, and refusing to … Sport Psychology Article>>

How to Develop a Positive Mindset in Sports

How to Develop a Positive Mindset in Sports

Cleveland Cavilers Mindset For Playoffs Summary: Mindset is the ultimate separator in sports, turning average play into peak performance. An avoidance mindset breeds anxiety, mistakes, and negativity, while a solution-focused mindset builds confidence, resilience, and consistency. By choosing mottos like “Whatever it takes,” athletes stay mentally tough, adapt to adversity, and maximize every opportunity. After … Sport Psychology Article>>

Improve Mental Toughness For Volleyball

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Volleyball Players Who Dwell on Mistakes Summary: Elite volleyball performance depends on mastering a one-point-at-a-time mindset. Dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about future outcomes leads to frustration, loss of confidence, and inconsistent play. Volleyball players—especially setters and liberos who touch the ball the most—must learn to let go of errors and stay present. As … Sport Psychology Article>>