The Tennis Psychology Podcast

The Tennis Psychology Podcast

Improve your inner game of tennis quickly with mental game expert Dr. Patrick Cohn, sports psychology for tennis expert at www.sportspsychologytennis.com. Learn how to play to your potential in matches using powerful sports psychology strategies for tennis.

Episodes

July 6, 2025 7 mins

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 m...

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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.

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May 25, 2025 5 mins

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....

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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.

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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 ...

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How to Stop the Need for Approval from Others | Tennis Psychology Podcast

In this episode, we discuss tennis players who worry too much about what coaches and others think and how this affects 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.

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March 2, 2025 6 mins

The Mindset for Tiebreakers | Tennis Psychology Podcast

In this episode, you will learn how to have a strong mindset for tiebreakers. We discuss "choking" and underperforming in big moments during your 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.

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February 9, 2025 8 mins

How to Stay Tough When Losing a Match | Tennis Psychology Podcast

In this episode, you will learn how to stay calm and composed when behind in the match so you can grind it out.

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.

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Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: What are the Top Mistakes Tennis Players Make Between Points?

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Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: How Should Tennis Players Process the Last Point?

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August 25, 2024 6 mins

Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: What is a Between Point Routine?

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Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn:  What Mental Skills are Part of a Serve Routine?

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July 14, 2024 6 mins

Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: How Should You Visualize Your Serve?

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Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: What is a Good Return of Service Routine?

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Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: What is the Pacing of a Service Routine?

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Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: How do You Refocus When Distracted?

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Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: What do Your Do When up in the Match, but your tendency is to slam...

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March 31, 2024 5 mins

Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis player to help them reach their goals. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines.

In this podcast, you learn: What is a Service Routine in Tennis? How do you develop a service routine and return of service rou...

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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why tennis players can hit the ball well in practice but not their matches. And do the yips exist in tennis? Here's the question of the week.

SHERRY: "How can I overcome the yips on my forehand during competition? I seem to be able to hit it just fine during the warmup, but during matches I find myse...

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In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to manage anxiety and stress when playing tennis.

JENNY: "I get really bad anxiety and stress playing tennis. I do enjoy playing it and practicing it, but I don’t really enjoy the competitive side because of all the stress it gives me. Instead of doing tennis, I was maybe deciding on doing track ...

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