The Tennis Psychology Podcast

Dr. Patrick Cohn

  • 6 minutes 21 seconds
    How to Stay Aggressive and Close Out Matches | Tennis Psychology Podcast

    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 tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis.

    In this podcast, you learn:

    How to push beyond your comfort zone, maintain an aggressive mindset, and finish strong with the lead to effectively close out matches.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Today's Topic:

    Resources for Tennis Players and Parents

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players:
    • https://www.sportspsychologytennis.com/programs/
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs:
    • https://shop.peaksports.com/collections/sports-specific-programs-digital/products/tennis-confidence-digital
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-confidence-mental-game-cd/

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tennis-psychology-podcast/id301444064

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I3hxwDV5l6YkWw6bdYF92

    13 April 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 16 seconds
    How to Stay Present Under Pressure | Tennis Psychology Podcast

    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 tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis.

    In this podcast, you learn:

    Practical strategies to shift from outcome-focused thinking to present-moment execution so you can compete one point at a time with greater clarity and composure.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Today's Topic:

    Resources for Tennis Players and Parents

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players:
    • https://www.sportspsychologytennis.com/programs/
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs:
    • https://shop.peaksports.com/collections/sports-specific-programs-digital/products/tennis-confidence-digital
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-confidence-mental-game-cd/

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tennis-psychology-podcast/id301444064

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I3hxwDV5l6YkWw6bdYF92

    30 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 43 seconds
    How To Silence Your Inner Critic | Tennis Psychology Podcast

    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 tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis.

    In this podcast, you'll learn:

    How to silence your inner critic by effectively managing negative self-talk and replacing it with more productive, performance-enhancing thoughts.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources for Tennis Players and Parents

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players:
    • https://www.sportspsychologytennis.com/programs/
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs:
    • https://shop.peaksports.com/collections/sports-specific-programs-digital/products/tennis-confidence-digital
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-confidence-mental-game-cd/

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tennis-psychology-podcast/id301444064

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I3hxwDV5l6YkWw6bdYF92

    16 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 23 seconds
    How to Have a Focused Pre-serve Routine | Tennis Psychology

    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 team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

    In this podcast, you learn:

    How to improve your pre-serve routine with sports psychology strategies. Learn how to get focused and visualize your serve.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players:
    • https://www.sportspsychologytennis.com/programs/
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs:
    • https://shop.peaksports.com/collections/sports-specific-programs-digital/products/tennis-confidence-digital
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-confidence-mental-game-cd/

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tennis-psychology-podcast/id301444064

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I3hxwDV5l6YkWw6bdYF92

    2 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 8 seconds
    How to Play Against the Pusher

    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, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players:
    • https://www.sportspsychologytennis.com/programs/
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-psychology-report/
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs:
    • https://shop.peaksports.com/collections/sports-specific-programs-digital/products/tennis-confidence-digital
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program:
    • https://www.peaksports.com/tennis-confidence-mental-game-cd/

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tennis-psychology-podcast/id301444064

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I3hxwDV5l6YkWw6bdYF92

    17 August 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 49 seconds
    How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches

    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 and freedom in your strokes.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

    27 July 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 26 seconds
    How to Be a Good Doubles Partner

    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 performance on the court.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

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    6 July 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 48 seconds
    Your Mindset During Changeovers

    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 Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

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    15 June 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 35 seconds
    How to Win with Your B-Game

    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 tennis.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

    25 May 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 57 seconds
    How to Practice Smart During Tennis Training

    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 Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

    4 May 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 45 seconds
    How to Approach Higher or Lower-Ranked Opponents

    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 can create expectations and added pressure on your performance.

    In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

    Resources Tennis Players and Parents

    *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Apple *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

    13 April 2025, 3:00 pm
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