The Tennis Psychology Podcast

Dr. Patrick Cohn

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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.

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129 episodes

What is a Service Routine in Tennis?

Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports https://www.peaksports.com/. 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 Tennis Players and Parents __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify          

5m
Mar 31
Why Tennis Players' Strokes Tighten Up During Matches

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Aug 24, 2023
How to Manage Stress or Anxiety When Playing Tennis

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage anxiety and stress when playing tennis. JENNY: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Aug 03, 2023
Helping Tennis Players Who Get Complacent During Matches

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

4m
Jul 13, 2023
Helping Young Athletes with Fragile Confidence

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Jun 22, 2023
How to Stop Pushing and Play Offensive Tennis

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Jun 01, 2023
What to do if You Take Mental Naps During Matches

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

6m
May 11, 2023
How to Turn Around a Match When Losing

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to turn around a match when down. Here's the question of the week: TOM: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Apr 20, 2023
Helping Young Tennis Players Retain Lessons

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Mar 30, 2023
Should You Quit Tennis Due to a Weak Mental Game?

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

6m
Mar 09, 2023
How to Not Let a Critical Point Derail the Match

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: Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Feb 16, 2023
How to Stop Over Analyzing Your Tennis Strokes

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: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about being stock with the practice mindset during the competition and how to change it to be more consistent. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Oct 09, 2022
How to Play Tennis with A Perfectionist Partner

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: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about the proper approach to a perfectionist team mate in a constructive way and improve performance for the team. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

4m
Sep 18, 2022
How Important is Your Mental Game?

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: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about how mentalgame of tennis helps in improving your tennis skill inside the court. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Aug 28, 2022
Tennis Players Who Try to Impress Others

Do you worry too much about what others think about your game and thus you are worried instead of enjoying your tennis game? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Johs. HERE'S WHAT JOSH HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about worrying about what others think and how what you think aren't real RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

6m
Aug 07, 2022
Tennis Players Who Are Hard on Themselves

How do you stop being hard on yourself when you're committing errors inside the court? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Barry. HERE'S WHAT BARRY HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >   Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about staying calm and keeping your focus on the game and not letting the frustration take control. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Jul 17, 2022
The Challenges of a Perfectionist Tennis Player

Are you super committed to doing your best on the tennis court and followed most of the metal game tips but still find yourself still struggling and face anxiety? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Mac. HERE'S WHAT MAC HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about the challenges of being perfectionist during an actual game or any tennis competition and how to overcome this mindset. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

7m
Jun 26, 2022
How to Swing Fully in Matches When Tight

Do you feel your strokes are super tight during matches and does your game become heavily affected? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Cindy. HERE'S WHAT CINDY HAD TO SAY ABOUT HER GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about swinging freely and playing tennis at your best as much as possible. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Jun 05, 2022
Tennis Players Who Get Frustrated

Do you still know how to enjoy your tennis game and control yourself from being frustrated after making a mistake? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from John. HERE'S WHAT JOHN HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about staying calm and manage your emotion specifically frustration while playing tennis. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

6m
May 15, 2022
Starting Your Tennis Game Aggressively

Are you having trouble starting a point and you feel you have weak shots? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Tom. HERE'S WHAT TOM HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to this podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about staying calm and keeping your focus on the game and how to start your tennis game more aggressively. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Apr 24, 2022
Helping Young Tennis Players Manage Loses

Do you have a tennis player who is very confident but after facing a defeat starts to doubt himself? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sharma. HERE'S WHAT SHARMA HAD TO SAY ABOUT NER SON'S GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about how to help young athletes get back on track when the face failure of defeats. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND TENNIS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Apr 02, 2022
Tennis Mindset to Overcome the Fear of Losing

Do you want to stop being anxious in matches? Just like other players who sometimes feel the pressure, it becomes a distraction in their game? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Brandon. HERE'S WHAT BRANDON HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about staying calm and keeping your focus on the game and not letting the fear or anxiety of losing take control. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

6m
Dec 20, 2021
Coping with Perfectionism on Court

Are you committed to improving your mental game in tennis, however, your perfectionism is getting in the way. In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Stacy. HERE'S WHAT STACY HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * > I am a very committed player and I work on mental game strategies (goal setting, focus, concentration, play one point at the time, positive self-talk, etc). However, what if you have perfectionism and thus have confidence and self-doubt issues? How do you manage “not to try too hard” in matches that causes you to tighten up and make mistakes as a result? How do you just get lost in a match game enjoying it without thinking of consequences? Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about not allowing the mentality of perfectionism and over control get in the way of your game. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

7m
Dec 06, 2021
Bring Your Practice Strokes to Tennis Matches

How do you play just as well in matches as you do in your practice? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Michele. HERE'S WHAT MICHELE HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about how you can translate your practice performance in your matches. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Nov 29, 2021
How to Let go of Misses in Tennis

How do you let go of being frustrated with hitting a bad shot or missing? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Tammy. HERE'S WHAT TAMMY HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about coping with bad shots and misses in a tennis game. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

6m
Nov 15, 2021
Focus on the Shot You Want to Hit

Are you the tennis player that tends to worry about double-faulting and thus go ahead and execute that double fault? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from John. HERE'S WHAT JOHN HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn says about how to focus your mind and overcome the fear of double-faulting. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Nov 01, 2021
How to Focus on One Point at a Time

How do you play one point at a time especially when you have some bad points or missed shots? In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Rick. HERE'S WHAT RICK HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * > "How to you develop the ability to play each point on its merits and only think about the next point, and not focus on what happened during the past points." Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn about letting go of bad points and keep playing in the tennis match. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

6m
Oct 18, 2021
Playing with Confidence even After a Losing Streak

When you lose a couple of times in a row to a different team in the court. You tend to think they have your number and you are on a losing streak. In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Karen. HERE'S WHAT KAREN HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn explains and suggests on how to move on from previous lost matches and have a proper mindset to win the game. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

5m
Oct 04, 2021
How to Close Out the Match When Up

Do you get up in the much and then somehow blow your lead? This is a common mental game issue for many tennis players. In this week's TENNIS PSYCHOLOGY podcast, MENTAL GAME of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Alan. HERE'S WHAT ALAN HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS GAME: * >  Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn about how to think when you are up in the match. RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES, COACH, AND SPORTS PARENTS __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

4m
Sep 23, 2021
How Mental Training Will Get You to Your Next Level of Play

Are you or your athletes struggling to get to the next level of play? Many times, an athletes' mental game is preventing them from outpacing other players with equal physical abilities.  In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn speaks with Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, a former professional tennis player who now is the director of a health and wellness nonprofit that helps people overcome difficult injuries.  Dr. Cohn speaks with Brenda about her personal experiences playing professional tennis and how mental coaching helped her break out to a higher level of play. Learn how mental training, having a support system and developing a positive mindset are just as important as working on your swing and other technical training you do in your sport.  OTHER RESOURCES FOR TENNIS PLAYERS AND COACHES __ __ *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes!

24m
Jan 31, 2021