Amy sits down with Dr. Patrick Cohn, president of Peak Performance Sports, on this episode of the Performance Mindset podcast. Patrick is based in Orlando, Florida, and he’s been an athlete his entire life. He is a mental game coach with a passion for sports and sports psychology, and earned his master’s degree in sports psychology at CSUF. Patrick went on to earn his Ph.D. in education at the University of Virginia, specializing in applied sports psychology. At Peak Performance Sports, he provides mental toughness training to individual and team athletes, working with high-profile teams and athletes such as the Miami Dolphins, NASCAR winners, NHL players, NFL players, national motocross champions, and PGA professional golfers.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How Patrick Cohn began working with athletes and who he works with today.
2. Beliefs and expectations’ impact on an athlete’s performance.
3. The challenge of perfectionism and the different ways it can interfere with performance.
4. What payoff syndrome is, who it typically affects, and how it can impact performance.
5. The good qualities that come with perfectionism and the four components that often hold them back.
6. Tactics for resetting your mindset as you go into an event.
7. Avoidance behaviors and refocusing your mindset to positive intentions.
8. The two sports that require the most unique approaches.
9. The resources available to improve your mindset when going from practice to competition.
10. Tips for parents of kids who are entering the world of competitive sports.

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Amy Calandrino

Connect with Patrick Cohn:

Peak Performance Sports

Kids’ Sports Psychology

Phone: 407-909-1700