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.
How This Pro Bounces Back From a Bad Game Every athlete in every sport will have a bad performance. There are no exemptions from this rule… It is true for all athletes. Yes, it stinks… Yes, it is hard to take… And, yes, sometimes it happens at the most inopportune times… You can’t change that … Sport Psychology Article>>
The Secret to Playing Relaxed Golf Sinking a putt on the 18th hole, just when you need it most, can be challenging. As all golfers know, anxiety is your enemy on the golf course… Anxiety causes your body to be tense or shaky. Anxiety forces your shot off line, throws off your approach shot and, … Sport Psychology Article>>
How to Keep an Even Keel During Competition It is not easy to control your emotions and maintain composure during a competition, although it’s extremely necessary if you are to continue developing your game… There are many things that can knock you off your game: “Even Keel” Refers to Maintaining an Emotional Balance An even … Sport Psychology Article>>
10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Game This is a very important question because sport performance is largely mental. Every component of practice, rehab from injury, and competitive performance is strongly impacted by your mental game. 10 ways to Improve your Mental Game Include: Keep in mind, this list is just scratching the surface. Everything … Sport Psychology Article>>
Helping Tennis Players Who Get Frustrated and Tank In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a sports parent who doesn’t know what to do with her 10 year old tennis player when he gets upset on the tennis court. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on … Sport Psychology Article>>
‘My Game is My Mental Toughness’ Says Williams What does success in tennis require? Of course, success requires physical practice and technical skills but that is not enough. Tennis is more than being quick, having a strong aerobic capacity and having good strokes. Throughout the course of your tennis training and competitive career, you will … Sport Psychology Article>>