How to Be Confident in Your Own Game

Learning To Play Your Game and  Not Your Opponents

When you step on the court and look across the net and see the look of confidence on your opponent does that frighten you?

In this weekโ€™s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Amy.

Hereโ€™s what Amy had to say about her game:

โ€œI am afraid to play against opponents who look confident on the court. I see their confidence across the net from me and I feel intimidatedโ€”they have something that I donโ€™t. And it doesnโ€™t matter how good actually she is. I could be a better player on paper, but I still get worried.โ€

Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn suggests to help you focus on your game instead of your opponent!


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Patrick Cohn
Mental Performance Coach Dr. Patrick Cohn has helped athletes for over 40 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He's working with Olympic athletes, NFL, NHL, MLB, professional tennis players, and professional motocross racers and NASCAR racers. See Full Bio

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