Overcoming Expectations to Win In an astonishing upset in this year’s US Open, No. 43 ranked Roberta Vinci defeated No. 1 Serena Williams in the Semifinals. Although the victory seemed to be something as of a miracle to those viewing, sports psychology suggests a greater reason behind the
Maintaining Concentration in Matches After a tremendous run, Roger Federer finished second in this year’s US Open. Dominating in his first three matches, Federer approached the Men’s Final with high energy and a clear focus on his game. Despite his loss in the final round, Federer was not
Mental Toughness to Beat Stronger Opponents When athletes perform without expectations, they can do amazing things… Like beat the number one tennis player in the world! In a dramatic upset this past week, No. 1 ranked Serena Williams was defeated by Roberta Vinci, ranked number 43 in the
Do You Feel Pressure in Important Matches? Do you feel pressure when you play important tennis matches? Do you tend to crumble under the weight of pressure? So many tennis players feel pressure even before they step on the tennis court. When you feel the pressure to win
How to Overcome Perfectionism in Tennis In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about managing perfectionism in athletes. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or
Focusing On Yourself – Not Your Opponent What is your mindset when playing a higher-ranked opponent? Are you able to maintain your composure, focus on your game and play your best tennis? Often when a tennis player faces a higher-ranked opponent, they alter their game… You may try