Do You Have Confidence In Your Tennis Game? Do you have a tennis rival or some player you just want to beat no matter how important the match is? Do you wonder how you can gain an advantage over your rival and tip the scales of victory in your favor? Rivalries add another component to competitions... the stakes seem higher when facing off … [Read more...] about How to Play Confident Tennis Against Your Rival
Tennis Mental Game
How To Help Tennis Players Overcome Self-Doubt
Helping Tennis Players Overcome Self-Doubt In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Help Athletes Overcome Self-Doubt. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Do you struggle with … [Read more...] about How To Help Tennis Players Overcome Self-Doubt
Tennis Focus for Tournament Players
Play Mentally Tough In Matches In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Tennis Focus for Tournament Players. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Do you coach a sport but also compete … [Read more...] about Tennis Focus for Tournament Players
Mental Toughness Video for Tennis Players
Staying Mentally Tough in Matches In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Mental Toughness for Tennis Players. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Are you junior tennis player or do … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness Video for Tennis Players
How Tsonga Succeeds Without Winning
How to Be Successful Without Winning Winning and succeeding are often used interchangeably by many athletes. Most athletes and teams gauge their level of success by their win-loss record. Winning tends to dictate how athletes view and feel about themselves. If you win, you feel good and have a greater sense of worth as an athlete. When you … [Read more...] about How Tsonga Succeeds Without Winning
What is Mental Toughness for Athletes?
Mental Toughness in Athletes In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about what mental toughness is for athletes. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. In this video I'm going to talk … [Read more...] about What is Mental Toughness for Athletes?
Vinci Overcomes Expectations to Win
Overcoming Expectations to Win In an astonishing upset in this year’s US Open, No. 43 ranked Roberta Vinci defeated No. 1 Serena Williams in the Semifinals. Although the victory seemed to be something as of a miracle to those viewing, sports psychology suggests a greater reason behind the win. Entering her match with Williams, Vinci had no … [Read more...] about Vinci Overcomes Expectations to Win
Roger Federer’s Mental Focus at the US Open
Maintaining Concentration in Matches After a tremendous run, Roger Federer finished second in this year’s US Open. Dominating in his first three matches, Federer approached the Men’s Final with high energy and a clear focus on his game. Despite his loss in the final round, Federer was not defeated…. This is because Federer possesses a strong … [Read more...] about Roger Federer’s Mental Focus at the US Open
Vinci Beats Williams With a Strong Mental Game
Mental Toughness to Beat Stronger Opponents When athletes perform without expectations, they can do amazing things… Like beat the number one tennis player in the world! In a dramatic upset this past week, No. 1 ranked Serena Williams was defeated by Roberta Vinci, ranked number 43 in the world. This defeat marked the end of Williams’ pursuit of … [Read more...] about Vinci Beats Williams With a Strong Mental Game
How to Manage Performance Expectations In Tennis
Do You Feel Pressure in Important Matches? Do you feel pressure when you play important tennis matches? Do you tend to crumble under the weight of pressure? So many tennis players feel pressure even before they step on the tennis court. When you feel the pressure to win or live up to expectations, your focus becomes compromised... Your … [Read more...] about How to Manage Performance Expectations In Tennis