Episodes

  • How To Silence Your Inner Critic | Tennis Psychology Podcast
    Mar 16 2026

    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

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    8 mins
  • How to Have a Focused Pre-serve Routine | Tennis Psychology
    Mar 2 2026

    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

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    8 mins
  • How to Play Against the Pusher
    Aug 17 2025

    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

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    6 mins
  • How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches
    Jul 27 2025

    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

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program

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

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    7 mins
  • How to Be a Good Doubles Partner
    Jul 6 2025

    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

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program

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

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    7 mins
  • Your Mindset During Changeovers
    Jun 15 2025

    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

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program

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

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    5 mins
  • How to Win with Your B-Game
    May 25 2025

    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

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program

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

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    6 mins
  • How to Practice Smart During Tennis Training
    May 4 2025

    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

    • Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Tennis Players
    • Download a FREE Mental Toughness Report
    • Read our Tennis Psychology Articles
    • Check out our Sports Psychology Audio Programs
    • Read more about Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program

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

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    7 mins