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.

Help Sports Kids Train Their Brains for Performance [Podcast]

Ultimate Sports Parent Podcast

Performing in The Zone in Youth Sports Did you know that kids can train their brains to get into the best possible zone for performing? Read on, and you’ll get some fascinating tips from Dr. Diane Stoler, a neuropsychologist and author. There are a number of ways to change brain … Read Sport Psychology Tip

What Motivates Kids to Play Sports? This Will Surprise You [Podcast]

Ultimate Sports Parent Podcast

Motivating Kids to Play Sports How to motivate kids to play sports is a hot topic today, given all the news about obesity in our country. It’s also a hot topic for our readers and members, who often ask us what’s the best way to ensure their children are motivated … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Athletes Who Make Comparisons And How Parents Contribute

Youth Sports Psychology

Sports Kids And Parents Who Make Comparisons When sports kids compare themselves to others, it’s a big mental game no-no. When sports parents compare their kids to their peers, it’s an even bigger mental game no-no. But guess what? It’s really hard to resist. Lisa here to make a confession: … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Sports Parents: You Can Help Your Athletes if They Are Bullied

Youth Sports Psychology

How Can Parents Help Bullied Sports Kids In a recent survey of 650 parents on an online site about plastic surgery, 68% of parents surveyed said they would allow their teens to undergo plastic surgery to avoid bullying. The survey shows just how far parents will go to prevent their … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Helping Young Athletes turn Doubt into Confidence As The Fall Sports Season Begins

Youth Sports Psychology

Mental Game Skills to Overcome Doubt As the new season begins, it’s a great idea to look at ways to boost your kids’ confidence in sports. Going into a season equipped with the mental game strategies to stay mentally tough will help your kids throughout the season and the year. … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Why Focusing Skills Are Critical for Young Athletes

Youth Sports Psychology

What Should Sports Kids Focus On? A sports mom tells us that coaches recognize her daughter, 13, who plays fast-pitch softball, could potentially be a Division 1 player. But she’s got a big challenge to overcome—a mental game challenge. In the sports mom’s words, this player gets too nervous on … Read Sport Psychology Tip