How to Take Your Relaxed Practice Game to Matches In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a competitive junior tennis player who wants to perform more freely in matches. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game question for Dr. Cohn to … [Read more...] about How to Play Freely in Tennis
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Tennis Players Who Worry About Mistakes
Overcoming Fear of Failure in Matches In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Mary who wants to know how she can help her son gain confidence in matches. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his … [Read more...] about Tennis Players Who Worry About Mistakes
Tennis Podcast: Fear of Failure in Tennis
Overcoming Fear of Failure In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, author of Tennis Confidence: Mental Toughness for Tournament Players, answers a question from a tennis player who has a fear of letting himself down. His fears distract him from performing and cause unforced errors. Listen to … [Read more...] about Tennis Podcast: Fear of Failure in Tennis
Perfectionism in Tennis and Fear of Failure
How Does Perfectionism Effect Success? Perfectionism in tennis and fear of failure are closely linked. In this video I discuss: How perfectionism and fear of failure can hurt young athletes success and enjoyment in sports. Learn how perfectionism affects young athletes' practice and their mindset in competition. Tennis parents can learn … [Read more...] about Perfectionism in Tennis and Fear of Failure