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Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Mike about how you can introduce mental coaching to your athletes. How do you introduce mental coaching to your kids without them feeling like there is something wrong with them? “I don’t know how to help my son realize that he has a throwing issue without destroying his confidence. How do I approach it with him? I want him to ask for help, as I want him to be the one that engages in mental coaching.” Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to be updated on all our latest videos!

Helping Athletes Understand Mental Coaching

Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Patrick Cohn

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Patrick Cohn
Mental Performance Coach Dr. Patrick Cohn has helped athletes for over 40 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. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He's working with Olympic athletes, NFL, NHL, MLB, and professional motocross racers and NASCAR racers.

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