The Challenges of a Perfectionist Tennis Player

Are you super committed to doing your best on the tennis court and followed most of the metal game tips but still find yourself still struggling and face anxiety?

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

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

โ€ If you are a very committed, determined, talented player following mental strategies with inclination to perfectionism but suffering with confidence and self-doubt issues, how do you manage โ€œnot to try too hardโ€ in matches? All this causes you to tighten up and make mistakes as a result. How do you just get lost in a match game enjoying it without thinking of consequences? โ€œ

Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn has to say about the challenges of being perfectionist during an actual game or any tennis competition and how to overcome this mindset.


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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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