The Tennis Psychology Podcast

When you step on the court and look across the net and see the look of confidence on your opponent does that frighten you?

In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Amy.

Here's what Amy had to say about her game:

" I am afraid to play against opponents who look confident on the court. I see their confidence across the net from me and I feel intimidated—they have something that I don’t. And it doesn’t matter how good actually she is. I could be a better player on paper, but I still get worried. "

Listen to the podcast to hear what Dr. Cohn suggests to help you focus on your game instead of your opponent!

Other Resources for Tennis Players and Coaches

• Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points.
• Improve your mental toughness with Tennis Confidence Audio Program.
• Get expert mental coaching for tennis.
• Read articles at sports psychology for tennis.

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

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

Here's what Nathan had to say about his game:

"My problem in matches is playing an opponent younger than I am. I’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?"

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

Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports Parents

• Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Athletes
• Download our a FREE Mental Toughness Report
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When you lose your cool on the tennis court, do you give up, thank or start pushing the ball?

In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Sarah who needs help managing her expectations.

Here's what Sarah had to say about her game:

"I'm 14 years old an have been playing tennis for about 8 years. Once of my coaches calls me a bull because I'm always so stubborn and get so upset when I do something wrong but the only reason I get upset is because I know I can do better but when I get upset its like i just stop trying. I give up. So I've been trying to find ways to keep my cool and stay mentally tough. I hate losing and then I get all the thoughts of what people are going to think f me, especially my parents. Ive been trying to deal with this but I cant and as soon as is tart to think of it, i start to push the ball in the court or hit extremely had for no reason. I can be extremely hard on myself and I could really use your help."

COHN: Part of the reason that your hard on yourself and that you get easily frustrated and hate losing is because it it sounds like there is some perfectionism that you have with your game

COHN: Now, what goes with the perfectionism?

COHN: One of the things that goes with the perfectionism is very high expectations for your performance, even in a practice situation when your coach sees that, where you're not being able to learn fast enough or you miss hitting shots and you probably get upset.

COHN: I don't think its so much about being stubborn or being a bull as it is that you demand so much of yourself that you price in perfection in terms of your performance.

COHN: Whats the challenge with perfectionism? What can you do?

Other Resources for Tennis Players and Coaches

• Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points.
• Improve your mental toughness with Tennis Confidence Audio Program.
• Get expert mental coaching for tennis.
• Read articles at sports psychology for tennis.

*Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast at iTunes!

In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, interviews Joe Dinoffer, a Master Professional in both the PTR and USPTA, a distinction awarded to only a handful in the tennis industry. Joe also received the prestigious 2006 USPTA Tennis Industry Excellence Award. Joe is the author and editor of 16 books and more than 45 DVDs. He is the founder and president of Oncourt Offcourt, a training aids and educational site.

Joe Dinoffer and Dr. Cohn talk about how to take your practice game to competition. Learn how to overcome mental challenges that prevent you from competing at your highest level. 

Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance.

*Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points.

*Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s new Tennis Confidence Audio Program

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In this week's tennis psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, interviews sports psychologist, Anthony Ross who played doubles professionally and is now the director of sportparentsupport.com

Anthony Ross and Dr. Cohn talk about the role parents can have in instilling confidence in their tennis athletes. Anthony and Dr. Cohn give tips that parents can use to make a positive impact on their athlete's experience in sports.

Listen to this month's tennis psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in tennis and other mental game barriers that limit your performance.

*Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points.

*Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn’s new Tennis Confidence Audio Program

*Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast at iTunes!