The Tennis Psychology Podcast

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1. How To Help Your Child Prepare Mentally for a Match | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   6 Jul 2026 · 6:00

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

2. How To Mentally Prepare For Matches | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   22 Jun 2026 · 5:28

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

3. How To Play Big Points With Confidence | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   8 Jun 2026 · 4:41

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

4. How To Stay Composed When Momentum Shifts | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   25 May 2026 · 5:51

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

5. How To Have Stable Confidence | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   11 May 2026 · 7:27

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

6. How To Manage Emotions On The Court | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   27 Apr 2026 · 7:07

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

7. How to Stay Aggressive and Close Out Matches | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   13 Apr 2026 · 6:21

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

8. How to Stay Present Under Pressure | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   30 Mar 2026 · 7:16

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

9. How To Silence Your Inner Critic | Tennis Psychology Podcast

   16 Mar 2026 · 7:43

   Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn and mental performance coach Jaclyn Ellis of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional…

10. How to Have a Focused Pre-serve Routine | Tennis Psychology

    2 Mar 2026 · 8:23

    How to Have a Focused Pre-serve Routine | Tennis Psychology Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach with Jaclyn Ellis a mental performance coach with Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his…

11. How to Play Against the Pusher

    17 Aug 2025 · 6:08

    How to Play Against the Pusher | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss how to handle playing against a pusher effectively and mess with their tempo and strategy. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast,…

12. How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches

    27 Jul 2025 · 6:49

    How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to stop being mechanical when you are trying to compete. We discuss how to continue to compete with trust…

13. How to Be a Good Doubles Partner

    6 Jul 2025 · 7:26

    How to Be a Good Doubles Partner | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to be a good doubles partner. We discuss tips to help you effectively communicate with your partner to achieve peak…

14. Your Mindset During Changeovers

    15 Jun 2025 · 4:48

    Your Mindset During Changeovers | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to have a strong mindset during changeovers to recover mentally in between sets to stay focused and in the match. In the…

15. How to Win with Your B-Game

    25 May 2025 · 5:35

    How to Win with Your B-Game | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we will discuss how to play a match when you are struggling and don't have your A-game. You will learn strategies on how to play functional…

16. How to Practice Smart During Tennis Training

    4 May 2025 · 6:57

    How to Practice Smart During Tennis Training | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss how to get more out of your practice sessions so that you can transfer it to your matches. In the Tennis Psychology…

17. How to Approach Higher or Lower-Ranked Opponents

    13 Apr 2025 · 8:45

    How to Approach Higher or Lower-Ranked Opponents | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to manage playing matches against higher or lower-ranked opponents. We discuss how labeling opponents…

18. How to Stop the Need for Approval from Others

    23 Mar 2025 · 7:15

    How to Stop the Need for Approval from Others | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss tennis players who worry too much about what coaches and others think and how this affects performance. In the…

19. The Mindset for Tiebreakers

    2 Mar 2025 · 6:56

    The Mindset for Tiebreakers | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to have a strong mindset for tiebreakers. We discuss "choking" and underperforming in big moments during your match. In the…

20. How to Stay Tough When Losing a Match

    9 Feb 2025 · 8:11

    How to Stay Tough When Losing a Match | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to stay calm and composed when behind in the match so you can grind it out. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast,…

21. What are the Top Mistakes Tennis Players Make Between Points?

    6 Oct 2024 · 5:56

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

22. How Should Tennis Players Process the Last Point?

    15 Sep 2024 · 5:29

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

23. What is a Between Point Routine?

    25 Aug 2024 · 6:00

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

24. What Mental Skills are Part of a Serve Routine?

    4 Aug 2024 · 6:44

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

25. How Should You Visualize Your Serve?

    14 Jul 2024 · 6:17

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

26. What is a Good Return of Service Routine?

    23 Jun 2024 · 5:11

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

27. What is the Pacing of a Service Routine?

    2 Jun 2024 · 5:51

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

28. How do You Refocus When Distracted?

    12 May 2024 · 5:40

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

29. Do You Protect the Lead When Up in the Tennis Match?

    21 Apr 2024 · 4:16

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their…

30. What is a Service Routine in Tennis?

    31 Mar 2024 · 5:16

    Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis player to help them reach their…

31. Why Tennis Players' Strokes Tighten Up During Matches

    24 Aug 2023 · 5:32

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why tennis players can hit the ball well in practice but not their matches. And do the yips exist in tennis? Here's the question of the week. SHERRY:…

32. How to Manage Stress or Anxiety When Playing Tennis

    3 Aug 2023 · 5:09

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage anxiety and stress when playing tennis. JENNY: "I get really bad anxiety and stress playing tennis. I do enjoy playing it and practicing…

33. Helping Tennis Players Who Get Complacent During Matches

    13 Jul 2023 · 4:58

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about his son who protects his lead in the match. Here's the question of the week: PETER: My son played a semifinal match and he was ahead 6-2 5-2 and playing…

34. Helping Young Athletes with Fragile Confidence

    22 Jun 2023 · 5:09

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about helping his young athlete with fragile confidence. Here is the question of the week: ELVIS: I am a parent of an 8-year-old daughter, who makes a lot of…

35. How to Stop Pushing and Play Offensive Tennis

    1 Jun 2023 · 5:02

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to stop pushing and instead switch to playing more offensive tennis. Here's the question of the week: LUCY: I've won a lot of matches pushing the…

36. What to do if You Take Mental Naps During Matches

    11 May 2023 · 6:24

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader who takes micronaps during points and not finishing off the point. Here's the question of the week: OHN: I recently noticed that I sometimes take "micronaps"…

37. How to Turn Around a Match When Losing

    20 Apr 2023 · 5:51

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to turn around a match when down. Here's the question of the week: TOM: I'm not sure if you've covered this subject before…. I've seen a tennis…

38. Helping Young Tennis Players Retain Lessons

    30 Mar 2023 · 5:21

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to help young tennis players retain their lessons. Here's the question of the week: CHRIS: My nephew and I have been hitting since he was 7. The…

39. Should You Quit Tennis Due to a Weak Mental Game?

    9 Mar 2023 · 6:07

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader who is thinking about quiting tennis because her mental game is not up to speed with her physical game. Here's the question of the week: ALEX: Yesterday I…

40. How to Not Let a Critical Point Derail the Match

    16 Feb 2023 · 5:58

    In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to not let important points derail your mindset for the match . Here's the question of the week: HENRY: Most times when I lose a critical point, I…

41. How to Stop Over Analyzing Your Tennis Strokes

    9 Oct 2022 · 5:30

    Are you over analyzing your strokes during the match and it causes you to be inconsistent? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Ethan. Here's…

42. How to Play Tennis with A Perfectionist Partner

    18 Sep 2022 · 4:16

    What do you do if you have a perfectionist doubles partner? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Nicole. Here's what Nicole had to say about…

43. How Important is Your Mental Game?

    28 Aug 2022 · 5:20

    How do your improve your mental state inside the tennis court? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Lucas. Here's what Lucas had to say about…

44. Tennis Players Who Try to Impress Others

    7 Aug 2022 · 6:39

    Do you worry too much about what others think about your game and thus you are worried instead of enjoying your tennis game? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn…

45. Tennis Players Who Are Hard on Themselves

    17 Jul 2022 · 5:37

    How do you stop being hard on yourself when you're committing errors inside the court? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Barry. Here's…

46. The Challenges of a Perfectionist Tennis Player

    26 Jun 2022 · 7:15

    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 week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game…

47. How to Swing Freely in Matches When Tight

    5 Jun 2022 · 5:50

    Do you feel your strokes are super tight during matches and does your game become heavily affected? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from…

48. Tennis Players Who Get Frustrated

    15 May 2022 · 6:59

    Do you still know how to enjoy your tennis game and control yourself from being frustrated after making a mistake? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a…

49. Helping Young Tennis Players Manage Losses

    1 May 2022 · 5:15

    Do you have a tennis player who is very confident but after facing a defeat starts to doubt himself? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from…

50. Play Aggressive Tennis from the Start

    24 Apr 2022 · 5:42

    Are you having trouble starting a point and you feel you have weak shots? In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Tom. Here's what Tom had to…