Improving Your Tennis Focus Have you ever been told by a your tennis coach, or perhaps a parent, that you need to focus more? The word “focus” is commonly thrown around in the world of tennis. The definition of “focusing” is directing your attention or effort towards something
Becoming Mentally Tough in Tennis What separates one tennis player from the next often has less to do with physical abilities and more with their mental skill set. When you think of a “tough” athlete, we often describe his strength and physical ability to withstand the vigor of
Is Your Success Controlled By Your Body? There are ideal body types that seem to be optimal for tennis. At the elite level, tennis players’ body types become quite similar. How then can a tennis player with a different body type compete at the elite level? While certain
Staying Mentally Tough After Injuries Participation in sport is a journey of highs (victories, great plays, higher rankings, beating the odds) and lows (losses, injuries, mistakes, underperforming). The difference between elite athletes and non-elite athletes is in the ability to manage the highs and lows throughout their careers.
Improving Confidence With Mental Training In this week’s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers: A question from a tennis player about how to improve confidence by working with a trained professional. She wants to know what she can gain from one on
Are you a consistent tennis player but can’t seem to play well in major competitions? During those big competitions, do you become consumed with self-doubt? Are the expectations of winning too great for you to perform well? Does your performance unravel at major tournaments leaving you