When Athletes Fail to Meet Others’ Expectations – Video

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?

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Watch this video to understand your own expectations

Last Updated on September 8, 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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