Learn Mental Game Strategies to Improve Tennis Performance
Discover proven tennis psychology strategies to improve your confidence, composure, and focus in matches. Learn how to take your skills from practice to matches. Get expert mental coaching from our certified mental performance coaches…
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About Sports Psychology for Tennis
Sports Psychology for Tennis was developed by Dr. Patrick Cohn, a leading mental game of tennis expert at Peak Performance Sports.
As the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports (Orlando, Florida), Dr. Patrick J. Cohn teaches mental skills and sports psychology techniques to tennis players, teams, and corporate professionals to help improve performance.
In addition to working with tennis players and teams, Dr. Cohn teaches parents, coaches and athletic trainers how to help athletes achieve peak performance through mental game skills training.
Dr. Cohn also teaches his mental game coaching system, the MGCP certification program (Mental Game Coaching Professional) to qualified coaches, trainers, and sports psychology students in training.
Mental Coaching for Tennis Players
One-on-one sports psychology coaching is the fastest and most effective method to improve your or your athletes’ mental game, boost performance, and make lasting changes. And as a bonus, parents learn what to say to help young athletes feel confident and thrive in sports. Please call us at 888-742-7225 with your questions.
Peak Performance Sports offers expert mental performance coaching with our certified mental coaches via online video coaching. See our certified mental performance coaches.
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What Tennis Parents Say…
“Maggie had such a great weekend. As always, after she works with you she just seems more grounded and focused. She’s less likely to look around and get distracted during her match. She’s more focused on one point at a time. Also, as a parent, I’ve learned to encourage her and not focus on outcomes.”*
Katherine Cannata
Tennis Parent
“Since you last worked with AJ, his National ranking has improved from 349 to 148. His tournament record at one point, since talking with you was 17-4, with 3 of the 4 being in third sets or tiebreakers. Your help has definitely improved AJ’s results and his on-court demeanor has substantially improved.”*
Dawn Woodman
Tennis Parent
“Patrick played very well this week at the U14 national championships. He won both singles and doubles. Most importantly he kept his cool with an amazing attitude in the singles semis (playing his best friend) in the final against the number two. It has been a joy watching staying calm instead of getting angry.”*
Christiane Schoen
Tennis Parent
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Popular Tennis Psychology Reads
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- Playing Top Opponents
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Tennis Psychology Articles & Videos
- Tennis Sports Psychologist vs. Mental Performance CoachIf you’re searching for help with the mental side of tennis, you’ve probably come across two descriptive terms: sports psychologist and mental performance coach. They’re often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing, and knowing the difference can save
- How to Stop Playing Tennis to Prove YourselfWho Are You Really Playing For? That question matters more than it sounds. When Bianca Andreescu won the US Open at 19 years old, outside expectations followed almost overnight, and years of injuries and burnout followed soon after. Her 2026
- How to Win the Self-Talk Battle During MatchesDoes Self-Talk Really Affect Tennis Match Performance? Yes. What you tell yourself during a tennis match shapes how you feel, react, and compete. Self-talk isn’t magic, and telling yourself you’ll win doesn’t guarantee a win, but a strong, controllable statement
- How to Finish Off the Match When Leading : Tennis Psychology VideoIn this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps tennis players and coaches understand how athletes protect their lead in the tennis match. You’ll learn how to keep playing hard instead of playing too safe when up in the match. In
- How to Stop Worrying About Impressing Others in TennisMany athletes feel pressure when they worry about what others think about them or badly want to impress others, such as teammates, parents, and coaches. As a matter of fact, this is the number one reason athletes fear failure: They
- How to Use Crowd Energy to Your Advantage During MatchesWhy Does a Loud Crowd Feel So Distracting? Article Summary: A loud crowd feels distracting because of how you interpret it, not because of the noise itself. The same roar that overwhelms one player can energize another. The difference comes
- What Is a Between-Point Routine in Tennis? A Step-by-Step Guide for PlayersIn this video, you will learn what players typically do in between points and how to integrate into your own routine. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes
- Is Mental Toughness Learned? 3 Ways Players Build ItIs Mental Toughness Genetic, or Can You Learn It? Mental toughness is not genetic. It’s a skill you build through repeated exposure to pressure, adversity, and difficult moments, the same way you’d build any physical skill through practice. Athletes who
- 3 Mid Season Goal Setting Tips for Tennis PlayersWhy Should You Reset Goals at Mid season? Summary: Sports psychology shows that mid season is one of the most valuable times to pause, reassess, and reset your goals. Most players set targets before the season starts, then never revisit