Patrick Cohn

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.

Helping Athletes Close Out the Game When Ahead

Helping Athletes Close Out the Game When Ahead

Does a 30-point lead at half-time of a basketball game ensure victory? Will a 3-goal lead in a soccer match with 10 minutes remaining guarantee victory? Is it even possible that a golfer with a 5-stroke lead heading into the last two holes of a tournament can lose? There have … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Is Your Athlete Playing Safe or Just Appear Lazy?

Building Confidence in Athletes

Welcome to the Sports Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller, CMPC discuss the challenges sports parents face with young athletes and how to make sports a better experience. Learn how to spot mental game challenges in athletes, what to say before … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How to Play Higher-Ranked Teams

Helping Athletes Play Higher-Ranked Teams

Mentally Prepare to Compete Against Higher-Ranked Teams The main mental ingredient in upset victories is belief. By belief, we’re not just talking about pie-in-the-sky belief, but belief steeped in reality. The first step in understanding belief is to know the effect of a lack of belief. Young athletes who lack … Read Sport Psychology Tip

The Mental Game Challenges of Injuries in Youth Sports

Building Confidence in Athletes

Carter Hogg, a 20-year-old college football player and inventor of a neck guard that aims to help athletes avoid injuries, discusses the fear of getting injured and the challenges of coming back after an injury. Listen to learn more!! Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on iTunes*Subscribe to … Read Sport Psychology Tip