Mental Performance Coaching for Shooters.
Shoot to Your Potential in Competition.
1,000+ athletes coached since 1991. Amateur through Olympic. Worldwide via Zoom
You have the technique, skills, and the training. What’s holding you back from winning in competition is your mindset. Work one-on-one with Peaksports certified mental performance coaches via Zoom from anywhere. Learn the same mental performance skills we’ve taught to competitive shooters across all disciplines for decades.
What is Mental Performance Coaching for Shooting?
Shooting sports mental performance coaching is one-on-one virtual training that helps competitive shooters, in rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, and all shooting disciplines, overcome the mental barriers that prevent them from performing to their potential in competition. At Peak Performance Sports, certified mental performance coaches work with shooters using the Athlete’s Mental Edge Framework and the Athlete’s Mental Aptitude Assessment (AMAP) to build a personalized mental game plan for precision performance under pressure. Programs are available for competitive shooters at all levels worldwide.
Trusted by competitive shooters since 1991 · All disciplines · Amateur through Olympic Level
Call us today: 407-909-1700
What’s Holding Your Scores Back in Competition?
If you shoot consistently in practice but can’t replicate those scores in competition, your mental game is what needs work. Do any of these sound familiar?
→ “I shoot much better in practice than I do in competitions.”
→ “I overthink my shot process and it breaks down my technique.”
→ “After a bad shot or miss, I lose focus for the rest of the round.”
→ “I tighten up physically under match pressure and it affects my hold and trigger.”
→ “I can’t find the quiet, focused mental state in competitions that I have in practice.”
Real Results from Competitive Shooters
According to a 2024 meta-analysis in Sports Medicine (Röthlin et al.), psychological skills training produced an effect size of 0.83 on athletic performance across 111 studies.
“I Finished Top 5 in the State with Your Help”
“Dr. Cohn was very helpful in helping me get focused for competition. He taught me how to focus on the process, be confident in my abilities, and develop a preshot routine for shooting. I finished top five in the state with his help.”*
~Dave Gatlin, masters-level shooter
“I Am Making Good Progress with Your Tools”
“I broke a 100 Straight at a Satellite Grand in Iowa this week. Mostly All Americans here, a tough tourney to compete in as you can see from the top scores. Miss one and you are pretty much out. I won what is called a carry over to determine who wins when the scores at the top are the same. Four of us in the Veteran category ran 100. They were all two classes above me in skill level. I beat them in the carryover by running a 25 straight. I am making good progress with the tools you enabled me with.”
~Fred W. Smith, Shooter
Ready to Take Your Practice Into Competition?
Schedule a free introductory Zoom session with a mental coach or get more details about our coaching:
Available worldwide · No travel required · No commitment · Zoom · FaceTime · Phone
How Our Shooting Mental Coaching Works
Step 1: Assessment
Take the Athlete’s Mental Aptitude Assessment (AMAP) to identify mental performance strengths and weaknesses specific to your shooting discipline. Your practice vs. competition score gap provides a clear baseline for measuring improvement.
Step 2: Strategies and Tools
Learn mental performance strategies, pre-shot routines, focus techniques for staying process-oriented, strategies for quieting mental noise in competition, recovery routines after bad shots, and composure tools for match pressure and final stages.
Step 3: Review and Preparation
Work through the Athlete’s Mental Edge audio and workbook program between sessions to reinforce mental skills and apply them directly to your next competition or match.
Step 4: Application
Apply customized pre-competition mental preparation, guided imagery for shot execution, automated pre-shot routines, and mental reset strategies for recovering after misses and maintaining consistency through long competition stages.
What You Get with Shooting Mental Performance Coaching
- Your practice scores and quiet mental focus carry into every competition
- A pre-shot routine so automatic it produces consistent execution under pressure
- Focus on your shot execution, not the score, through every stage of the competition
- Quick reset after bad shots without them cascading into a poor score
- The calm, focused mental state in competition that you experience in practice
Every program includes: the AMAP assessment, a custom weekly Mental Game Plan, weekly Zoom coaching sessions, unlimited email correspondence, and the Athlete’s Mental Edge audio and workbook. Call us at 407-909-1700 with your questions.
Work with a Certified Mental Performance Coach via Zoom
Visit the bio pages of our certified mental performance coaches.
Who Is Dr. Patrick Cohn?
Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. is the founder and president of Peak Performance Sports, LLC and one of the world’s most recognized mental performance coaches. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Sports Psychology from the University of Virginia under Dr. Bob Rotella and his Master’s degree from California State University, Fullerton under Dr. Ken Ravizza. Over decades he has coached Olympic Athletes, precision sport competitors, and competitive athletes across 35+ disciplines. He is the creator of the Athlete’s Mental Edge Workbook Framework and the Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) Certification.
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FAQ About Mental Performance Coaching for Shooting
What does a mental performance coach do for competitive shooters?
A mental performance coach for shooting sports for shooters helps athletes eliminate the gap between practice and competition scores by developing preshot routines, managing pressure, and maintaining focus through all stages of a match. This includes finding the calm and focused mental state that produces precise execution.
Can shooting mental coaching be done virtually via Zoom?
Yes, virtual coaching via Zoom is ideal for competitive shooters who travel to matches and competitions. Sessions are weekly, one-on-one, and flexible around your training and competition schedule. Most athletes start within a week of reaching out.
How much does shooting mental performance coaching cost?
Self-guided digital training programs start from $79. Virtual coaching programs are $600-700 per month and include weekly one-on-one sessions with a certified mental performance coach, the AMAP assessment, a custom mental game plan, unlimited email support, and the Athlete’s Mental Edge workbook. Contact us for up to date coaching pricing.
How quickly will I see results from shooting mental coaching?
Most competitive shooters notice improved focus and shot-to-shot consistency within the first few sessions, particularly in preshot routine execution, mental reset after misses, and composure in high-pressure match situations. Measurable score improvement typically develops over 4 to 8 weeks of coaching.
Want More Confidence?
Schedule a free introductory Zoom session with a mental coach or get more details about our coaching:
Available worldwide · No travel required · No commitment · Zoom · FaceTime · Phone
Or Call us today: 407-909-1700
What the Research Shows About Effectiveness of Mental Training
Psychological skills training produces measurable performance gains: According to a 2024 meta-analysis published in Sports Medicine (Röthlin et al.), psychological skills training produced a significant moderate effect on athletic performance (effect size of 0.83), based on a systematic review of 111 studies with competitive athletes.
90% of reviews confirm mental skills training enhances performance: A 2023 review of reviews published in the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology found that 90% of published reviews concluded psychological skills training interventions enhance athletic performance.
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Disclaimer
*Testimonials found on this site are examples of what we have done for other clients, and what some of our clients have said about us. However, we cannot guarantee the results in any case. Your results may vary and every situation is different. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.
Last Updated on May 31, 2026