Mentally Preparing For Tough Opponents “I like winning more than I like losing…”, Maria Sharapova said during an interview this week at the Australian Open. Not only is Maria Sharapova currently #2 in the world for tennis, she is one of the most mentally tough tennis players on
Composure For In-Match Mistakes Do you beat yourself up after a mistake during a match? Do you it difficult to move on after a mistake on the court? Many tennis players I’ve worked with on the mental game unravel after mistakes and it can snowball into tanking or
What Should You Focus on in Tennis? Prior to a tennis match, are you fearful of losing? Do your emotions get out of control when you make an error on the court? For example, when you walk out on the court for a match and you immediately start
Improving Your Tennis Mental Game How would you rate your mental game on the tennis court? Do want to develop a stronger mental game–one that can help improve your consistency on the court? Does your performance vary from match to match despite your physical skills not changing that
Overcoming Internal Distractions in Matches Do you have drastic fluctuations in tennis matches due to distracting thoughts? Do you find it difficult to just play your game and focus on your tennis? Your mindset during tennis matches is critical for achieving peak performance. Mindset is how you approach
Can You Assess An Athlete’s Mental Toughness In this week’s tennis psychology podcast, mental game of tennis expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers: A question from a tennis player who wants to know how to assess an athlete’s mental toughness. Dr. Cohn gives mental game tips on how to