Patrick Cohn

5 Reasons Tennis Players Choke in Matches

Tennis Psychology

Why Do Players Under Perform? What’s the number one mental game skill tennis players want to learn about? According to my tennis psychology survey, you and other tennis players want to learn how to play as well in matches as you do in practice. I was not surprised…

Azarenka: Better Mental Game Gets 1st Win

Tennis Psychology

Improving Your Mental Game Victoria Azarenka won her first WTA singles title beating Marion Bartoli in straight sets at the Brisbane International tournament. An improved mental game of tennis helps her earn first victory. Azarenka reached four finals in her career, all of which she lost. However, Azarenka

Tennis Podcast: Confidence After Negative Performance Comments

Tennis Psychology Podcast

Maintaining Confidence After Negative Feedback Tennis confidence is important for any tennis player to play their best. Many players rely on others around them, such as teammates, coaches and parents to boost their confidence. Some tennis players will lose confidence after hearing negative comments about their game from teammates or

Tennis Podcast: Kids and The Mental Game

Tennis Psychology Podcast

Helping Young Athletes Understand Tennis Psychology Many young junior players today don’t understand the mental game of tennis and thus can’t apply its concepts. In this week’s tennis psychology session, you’ll learn: How to help young tennis players understand the concepts in tennis psychology. Dr. Cohn teaches you how to