Patrick Cohn | Sports Psychology for Young Athletes

Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D., earned his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Virginia in 1991, specializing in sports psychology, and founded Peak Performance Sports in 1994. Dr. Cohn is an author, professional speaker and one of the nation’s leading mental game coaches. His coaching programs for young athletes instill confidence, composure and effective mental strategies that enable athletes and teams to reach their performance goals.

5 Mental Strategies Of A Pregame Routine

Pregame Mental Game Strategies In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about 5 mental strategies of a pregame routine. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted

Help Your Athletes Refocus Quickly in Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Young Athletes Trust In Their Skills

Bringing Your Practice Confidence to Games In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Helping Athletes Trust In Their Skills In Competition. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game … Read Sport Psychology Tip

7 Pregame Tips for Sports Parents & Kids

Pregame Tips For Sports Parents Please feel free to share our youth sports psychology infographic below. Enjoy Our Confident Sports Kid Series! Related Articles on Kids’ Mental Game: *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on iTunes*Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on Spotify Improve Your Mental Game From Anywhere In The World … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Teach Young Athletes How to Get Into the Flow

Focusing on The Process in Youth Sports You’ve all heard about how kids—and adults—get into a “flow” state while playing sports. But what is it and how do you help your kids experience it? Athletes describe a “flow” state or “being in the zone” with these words: in the bubble, … Read Sport Psychology Tip