Why Young Tennis Players Fold With a Lead: A Mental Game Guide

Junior tennis players often get anxious about taking the lead in a match and start to worry about losing that lead. They lose focus due to pressure, which leads to a decline in performance. You can help your young athlete continue to play aggressively and close out the match with a few helpful tips!

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Why Young Tennis Players Fold With a Lead

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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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