Dr. Patrick Cohn is a mental training expert at Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn works with athletes and teams worldwide from a variety of sport backgrounds including soccer players and coaches. As the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports (Orlando, Florida), Dr. Patrick J. Cohn is dedicated to instilling confidence and composure, and teaching effective mental game skills to help athletes, teams and corporate professionals perform at maximum levels.
How Do You Improve Soccer Performance? Improving soccer performance requires more than just motivation or setting goals—it takes consistent, intentional action. Start by breaking down big goals into small, actionable steps you can apply in each practice. Train with purpose by focusing on specific skills and staying mentally engaged. Work … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Team Culture Can Be Fostered Too often, soccer players get wrapped up in goals, shutouts, and minutes. It’s easy to forget that soccer is a team sport. Every player brings something valuable to a team’s overall performance, whether you are on the field or the sidelines. For instance, a Division … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Use Halftime to Win What does turning a half-time deficit in a soccer game into a victory take? Your coach will likely make some tactical adjustments, including tweaking the game plan, substituting, changing the tempo, or making a formation change. However, sometimes, a team’s lack of mental toughness … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do You Know the Key to Consistency? What is the key to consistently playing your best during competitive soccer games? Consistency is a hallmark of elite athletes across all sports, not just soccer. In soccer, consistently playing your best does not mean scoring two or more goals every match or … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Can too Much Success be a Negative Thing? Of course not. You can never be too successful as an athlete. However, success can come with some hidden challenges. Success can elevate expectations, both from within and from others, to overwhelming proportions. The constant pressure to meet those expectations can interfere … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are You Looking for a Game-Changing Edge The common denominator of soccer players who have achieved athletic excellence is confidence. Confidence is not as complicated as some players make it. The reality is that some soccer players have low confidence because they spend no time and effort developing that essential … Read Sport Psychology Tip