Overcoming Expectations of Who You Should Beat

Stop Worrying About What You SHOULD Do

Do you find yourself struggling with your mental game, your expectations, when you have a play an opponent that is younger or has a lower UTR than you?

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

Hereโ€™s what Nathan had to say about his game:

โ€œMy problem in matches is playing an opponent younger than I am. Iโ€™m afraid to lose to this kid, I get really frustrated for every point. My tennis in practice and matches are very different for example in practice. I get scared when I get easy shots. I miss the easiest of shots. How can I play better when I know I should win the match?โ€

Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn suggests to overcome your expectations of beating certain players!

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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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