Learn Mental Game Strategies to Improve Tennis Performance
Discover proven tennis psychology strategies to improve your confidence, composure, and focus in matches. Learn how to take your skills from practice to matches. Get expert mental coaching from our certified mental performance coaches…
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About Sports Psychology for Tennis
Sports Psychology for Tennis was developed by Dr. Patrick Cohn, a leading mental game of tennis expert at Peak Performance Sports.
As the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports (Orlando, Florida), Dr. Patrick J. Cohn teaches mental skills and sports psychology techniques to tennis players, teams, and corporate professionals to help improve performance.
In addition to working with tennis players and teams, Dr. Cohn teaches parents, coaches and athletic trainers how to help athletes achieve peak performance through mental game skills training.
Dr. Cohn also teaches his mental game coaching system, the MGCP certification program (Mental Game Coaching Professional) to qualified coaches, trainers, and sports psychology students in training.
Mental Coaching for Tennis Players
One-on-one sports psychology coaching is the fastest and most effective method to improve your or your athletes’ mental game, boost performance, and make lasting changes. And as a bonus, parents learn what to say to help young athletes feel confident and thrive in sports. Please call us at 888-742-7225 with your questions.
Peak Performance Sports offers expert mental performance coaching with our certified mental coaches via online video coaching. See our certified mental performance coaches.
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What Tennis Parents Say…
“Maggie had such a great weekend. As always, after she works with you she just seems more grounded and focused. She’s less likely to look around and get distracted during her match. She’s more focused on one point at a time. Also, as a parent, I’ve learned to encourage her and not focus on outcomes.”*
Katherine Cannata
Tennis Parent
“Since you last worked with AJ, his National ranking has improved from 349 to 148. His tournament record at one point, since talking with you was 17-4, with 3 of the 4 being in third sets or tiebreakers. Your help has definitely improved AJ’s results and his on-court demeanor has substantially improved.”*
Dawn Woodman
Tennis Parent
“Patrick played very well this week at the U14 national championships. He won both singles and doubles. Most importantly he kept his cool with an amazing attitude in the singles semis (playing his best friend) in the final against the number two. It has been a joy watching staying calm instead of getting angry.”*
Christiane Schoen
Tennis Parent
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Tennis Psychology Articles & Videos
- 3 Keys to Setting Realistic Expectations After a Long Tennis LayoffWhat Is the Mental Key to a Successful Tennis Comeback After a Long Layoff? The Mental Challenge No One Talks About After a Tennis Layoff After a long break from competitive tennis — whether caused by injury, illness, or life
- 4 Strategies to Maintain Confidence After Losing a MatchHow Can Tennis Players Stay Confident Even After a Loss? When Your Confidence Rises and Falls With Every Result Does your confidence fluctuate depending on whether or not you win a tennis match? For many players, confidence is built after
- 3 Mental Strategies to Regain Momentum During Tennis MatchesHow to You Regain Momentum in a Tennis Match? Do you struggle to compete when your opponent has momentum in a tennis match? Tennis is a game of momentum swings. A few missed returns, a double fault, or a poor
- 3 Tips for Playing Focused Tennis Against Top CompetitionHow Do You Grade Your Focus in Matches? Elite competition doesn’t just challenge you in your technical, physical, and tactical game. Competing against top players tests your mental game: your ability to focus, play confidently, handle intense emotions, and fight
- 4 Mental Keys to Closing Out a Tennis MatchHow Can Mental Strength and Focus Help You Finish Strong? Summary: Many tennis players struggle to close out a tennis match even when leading late in the final set. This article explains why finishing a match is as much a mental challenge
- 5 Strategies to Simplify Your TennisHow Do You Simplify the Game in Tennis? Tennis is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. When you compete, every rally tests your ability to stay composed, make adjustments, and think clearly under pressure. The difference
- 4 Mental Strategies to ‘Level Up’ Your Tennis GameHow Do You Push Beyond Your Current Level and Play? Summary: Leveling up your tennis game starts with mastering the mental side of competition. Negative messages—whether from coaches, parents, social media, or your own self-talk—can hold players back and weaken
- 3 Strategies to be Mentally Tough in Close MatchesAre You as Mentally Tough as Carlos Alcaraz? How can you tip the scales in your favor during tough matches? A lot goes into determining the winner of tennis matches. However, later in matches, one factor becomes the predominant contributor
- 5 Ways to Play Mentally Tough TennisCan You Stay Focused When the Match Gets Tough? What grade would you give yourself for mental toughness? Would you give yourself an ‘A’ for ALWAYS battling no matter the match circumstances? Or would you grade yourself with a ‘D’ for having