Improve your inner game of tennis quickly with mental game expert Dr. Patrick Cohn, sports psychology for tennis expert at www.sportspsychologytennis.com. Learn how to play to your potential in matches using powerful sports psychology strategies for tennis.
Your Mindset During Changeovers | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to have a strong mindset during changeovers to recover mentally in between sets to stay focused and in the match. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast , mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis. Resources Tennis Players and Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players Download a FREE ...
Learn how to succeed on the tennis court even when you don't have your A-game. This episode discusses managing expectations, accepting imperfections, and developing strategies to grind out wins. Get practical tips on varying your game plan and attacking opponent weaknesses when your own strokes aren't feeling their best.
How to Practice Smart During Tennis Training | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss how to get more out of your practice sessions so that you can transfer it to your matches. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast , mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis. Resources Tennis Players and Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players Download a FREE Mental Toughness R...
How to Approach Higher or Lower-Ranked Opponents | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage playing matches against higher or lower-ranked opponents. We discuss how labeling opponents can create expectations and added pressure on your performance. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast , mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis. Resources Tennis Players and Parents...
How to Stop the Need for Approval from Others | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss tennis players who worry too much about what coaches and others think and how this affects performance. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast , mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis. Resources Tennis Players and Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players Download a FREE Ment...
Unlock the secrets to a strong mindset for tennis tiebreakers. This episode explores why players often choke or underperform in these high-pressure moments, discussing the pitfalls of playing too safe versus being overly aggressive. Learn how to approach each point effectively and maintain your strategy when the stakes are highest.
In this episode of The Tennis Psychology Podcast, Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss the challenge of staying composed and confident when losing a match in tennis. They explore why players "tank" when frustrated or feeling helpless and differentiate losing confidence in strategy versus skills. The episode offers practical strategies like using a mental reset button, preparing coping responses, adjusting match objectives, and focusing on one point at a time to help players battle back and make opponents work for the win.
Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this podcast, you learn: What are the Top Mistakes Tennis Players Make Between Points? Resources for Tennis Players and Parents Learn about Mental Game Coa...
Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this podcast, you learn: How Should Tennis Players Process the Last Point? Resources for Tennis Players and Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Te...
Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this podcast, you learn: What is a Between Point Routine? Resources Tennis Players and Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players Download...
This episode explores the crucial mental skills needed for a successful between-point routine in tennis, specifically focusing on serving. Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses how to integrate composure, decision-making, confidence, focus, and trust into your routine to enhance performance on the court. Learn strategies for letting go of past points and staying present for the next serve.
This episode discusses how tennis players can effectively plan and visualize their serve. It emphasizes deciding on serve location and type before introducing different methods of mental rehearsal, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic imagery. Players are encouraged to experiment with these different techniques to find the one that best improves their consistency and confidence.
Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports discusses creating an effective return of service routine in tennis. He emphasizes letting go of the last point, planning your return options (down the line, middle, cross-court), and visualizing these options to enable quick reactions. This preparation minimizes thinking time during the fast pace of a return.
Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this podcast, you learn: What is the Pacing of a Service Routine? Resources Tennis Players and Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players ...
Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses how tennis players can effectively refocus when distracted between points. He explains typical distractions like dwelling on the past, external factors, outcome thinking, and random thoughts. The episode introduces the "three R's" strategy (recognize, regroup, and refocus) and provides practical steps, including using interrupt statements and restarting the routine, to regain focus and improve performance.
Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this podcast, you learn: What do Your Do When up in the Match, but your tendency is to slam on the breaks and play protective tennis? Resources Tennis Play...
Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports . Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis player to help them reach their goals. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this podcast, you learn: What is a Service Routine in Tennis? How do you develop a service routine and return of service routine that will improve consistency in performance? Resources for...
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why tennis players can hit the ball well in practice but not their matches. And do the yips exist in tennis? Here's the question of the week. SHERRY: "How can I overcome the yips on my forehand during competition? I seem to be able to hit it just fine during the warmup, but during matches I find myself tightening up and not swinging freely or normally. Why do my strokes change in matches?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athlete...
In this episode, Dr. Patrick Cohn addresses a junior tennis player's struggle with competitive anxiety and her consideration of quitting tennis for track. He distinguishes between pre-match jitters and performance anxiety, emphasizing the value of confronting this fear in tennis for developing life skills applicable beyond the court. Dr. Cohn discusses common underlying fears, like fear of failure, and encourages staying with tennis while seeking mental game help.
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about his son who protects his lead in the match. Here's the question of the week: PETER: My son played a semifinal match and he was ahead 6-2 5-2 and playing amazingly. Then according to him, he started playing safe to close the match. The match went to a set tie break and lost 9-11 the set. He told us afterwards that he was bored at the 3rd set, which we translated it as having too much pressure and not being able to perform. He said t...
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about helping his young athlete with fragile confidence. Here is the question of the week: ELVIS: I am a parent of an 8-year-old daughter, who makes a lot of unforced errors. I train her myself, even though I do not have formal tennis education. Last game, a junior's semifinal, she made 10 unforced errors within 10 points overall (10-7 overall score for her opponent). I wonder if there is any chance for these mentally fragile kids to suc...
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to stop pushing and instead switch to playing more offensive tennis. Here's the question of the week: LUCY: I’ve won a lot of matches pushing the ball and driving all my opponents insane! Now, I finally learned to hit a forehand and I have a complete game in practice. BUT when I compete, I go back to my default mode of pushing. I know I can win pushing. But I can't beat the top players doing it. How do I change my mindset from ...
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader who takes micronaps during points and not finishing off the point. Here's the question of the week: OHN: I recently noticed that I sometimes take "micronaps" during points. Especially when I hit the ball well, I "reward" myself by resting, rather than aggressively preparing for the next shot. My guess is that this is because my conditioning isn't good enough, so my body is constantly asking for rest. This seems to happen at a subconsciou...
Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses how players turn around matches, focusing on why players with a big lead often falter. He explains the concepts of the "comfort zone" and "protect mode," which lead to passive play and loss of momentum. The episode provides strategies for leading players to maintain their edge by staying aggressive and focusing on one point at a time.
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to help young tennis players retain their lessons. Here's the question of the week: CHRIS: My nephew and I have been hitting since he was 7. The struggle is I’ve been trying to get him to attend to the basics like watching the ball and rotating his body as he swings at the ball. He seems to get it in our practice session, but then doesn’t retain it the next time we hit. It’s almost like it’s “Groundhog Day” with him. Success co...
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader who is thinking about quiting tennis because her mental game is not up to speed with her physical game. Here's the question of the week: ALEX: Yesterday I experienced a pretty tough loss against an opponent I had won over earlier this year. 6-1, 5-1 was the score when I had two match points. I guess I was afraid of winning, but I also started to think about the future and how nice it would be to go out for dinner and play another match t...
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to not let important points derail your mindset for the match . Here's the question of the week: HENRY: Most times when I lose a critical point, I Iose all rhythm and feel for the ball. I will lose all confidence and ability to play at a high level. I will usually drop several games in a row and eventually the match. I have tried many different things to overcome this. I am hoping to find guidance to improve my game. Peak Perfo...
Are you over analyzing your strokes during the match and it causes you to be inconsistent? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Ethan. Here's what Ethan had to say about his game: "How do I stops overanalyzing my strokes? When I begin to miss shots during matches, I focus too much on fixing what’s wrong and then I’m over thinking my strokes. This causes me to be more inconsistent when trying to make adjustments during th...
What do you do if you have a perfectionist doubles partner? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Nicole. Here's what Nicole had to say about her game: "How to focus on my own game and not worry about a perfectionist doubles partner who can have high expectation of me. She gets on my case when I don’t play to her standards?" Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about the proper approach to a perfectionis...
How do your improve your mental state inside the tennis court? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Lucas. Here's what Lucas had to say about his game: "Can my mental game on the court be improved or am I just stuck with it? How do I get my mental game to be better and more effective? And what is the difference between mental training and mental toughness?" Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about how...
