Get Expert Mental Performance Coaching
With today’s video technology, athletes, teams, and coaches can learn sports psychology strategies from anywhere in the world. You can work with a mental performance coach or sports psychologist from the comfort of your own home or a hotel if you are traveling for competition.
Before mental performance coaching via Zoom was popular, Peak Performance Sports has delivered mental skills training to athletes and teams via Skype video conferencing for many years. In addition to working with athletes in many countries, we’ve worked with athletes across town because of the convenience of video mental performance coaching. Using video technology helps save you drive time, which you can be using for practice.
About Us
I’m Patrick J Cohn, Ph.D. the owner and founder of Peak Performance Sports. I’ve helped athletes and teams for over 30 years improve their performance, overcome slumps, get past the yips, and get in the winners’ circle again. My team of mental performance coaches help you improve your mental game from anywhere in the world.
Why Mental Performance Coaching?
Do you find that you or your athlete is under performing in competition? Are you frustrated with not performing up to your potential you show in practice? At Peak Performance Sports, you learn the secrets to improving your performance via mental performance coaching. Now you can get expert mental performance coaching from anywhere in the world from the leaders in mental training.
If you perform like a star athlete during practice but choke or lose confidence during competition, the most likely culprit is your mental game. Do you find yourself going into a slump for no reason? Do you get so frustrated that you can’t think clearly in competition? Are you so critical of your performance that you lose confidence? These are all reasons that you can improve your mindset for sports.
“Mental coaching has helped me immensely. It has taught me what to focus on in and out of the racecar… How to stay calm and focused have been the key skills that I have learned, which are important to becoming a better and more confident racecar driver.”*
~AJ Allmendinger, NASCAR Driver
At Peak Performance Sports, we’ve helped athletes improve their mental game and performance for more than 30 years. You’ll learn the same mental skills we teach to pro athletes to perform more consistently in competition. Read more about Peak Performance Sports certified mental performance coaches…
Peaksports Mental Performance Coaches
About Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
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.
In addition to working with athletes and teams, Dr. Cohn teaches parents, coaches and athletic trainers how to help soccer players achieve peak performance through mental game skills.
He’s the author of the popular Tennis Confidence 2.0: Mental Toughness for Tournament Players Workbook and CD Program and The Confident Athlete CD Series. He also created the Mental Game Coaching Professional Certification.
About Jaclyn Ellis, M.S., MGCP
Jaclyn Ellis, M.S., MGCP, is a mental performance coach for Peak Performance Sports. She earned a Master’s degree from Illinois State University. Her passion is working with athletes, coaches and parents to enhance both performance and enjoyment of sports.
She has a background in competitive sports including soccer, volleyball, and tennis. She also performed in advanced show choirs for many years. Additionally, she was a competitive youth head soccer coach in Bloomington, IL.
She has provided mental performance coaching to youth and elite athletes in various sports including soccer. Jaclyn has experience using cognitive programs like NeuroTracker and Eye Matrix to improve an athlete’s eye-tracking movements and cognitive functioning. Learn more about virtual or online sports psychology sessions.
Lane Schwartz, M.S., Mental Performance Coach
Lane Schwarz is a mental performance coach with a Master of Science in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he carried a perfect 4.0 GPA. Lane is working toward earning his Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) designation through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is completing the Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) certification, trained directly by Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports, LLC.
Lane brings hands-on experience working with athletes at every level. Through the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at Minnesota State, he has worked with individual and group mental performance coaching with high school, collegiate, and ROTC athletes. Lane has worked with athletes in baseball, track and field, cross country, golf, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, soccer, motocross, and wrestling.
About Carolyne Lawley, M.S., MGCP
Carolyne is a mental performance coach for Peak Performance Sports. She earned a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of North Texas. She played collegiate basketball and was also a competitive track and field athlete in high school. Following college, she continued her athletic career by playing two years of professional basketball in Europe.
Carolyne has coached basketball and track at both the youth and high school levels. She is currently completing the requirements to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through AASP, as well as a Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) with Peak Perform
Zoom or Facetime Mental Coaching Session
Watch a sample of a Mental Coaching Session with Coach Jaclyn Ellis via Facetime. Peak Performance Sports, LLC offer Sports Psychology Coaching via Facetime, Zoom, and Phone with Athletes from all over the world–from the comfort of your home or hotel room!
Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. MGCP, Mental Coach to Professional Athletes
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a mental performance coach and founder of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn teaches mental skills to professional and collegiate athletes and teams worldwide from a variety of sport backgrounds. He instills confidence, composure, focus, by teaching athletes and performers mental game skills to perform at maximum levels.
In addition to working as a mental coach with athletes in a variety of sports, Dr. Cohn teaches his mental game coaching system to coaches, therapists, life coaches, and psychologists. He developed the Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) certification program for mental coaches in training. See full bio>>
FAQ About Finding a Sports Psychologist
Do I need to find a sports psychologist near me, or can coaching be done online?
You don’t need to find someone local. All mental performance coaching at Peak Performance Sports is available completely online via Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, or phone — so geography is never a barrier.
Athletes from across the U.S. and around the world work with our certified coaches from home, on the road, or even at a hotel during competition travel. Virtual sessions are just as effective as in-person coaching, and for most athletes, far more convenient. If you’re located in the Orlando, Florida area, in-person sessions are also available.
What should I look for when searching for a sports psychologist near me?
Look for credentials, experience, and a clear methodology. A qualified practitioner should have formal training in sport psychology or mental performance coaching and a structured system for working with athletes — not just generic life coaching advice.
At Peak Performance Sports, our coaches are Certified Mental Game Coaching Professionals (MGCPs) trained by Dr. Patrick Cohn, who holds a doctorate in sport psychology and has 30+ years of experience working with athletes at every level. Ask any prospective coach about their specific approach, what a typical session looks like, and how they measure progress.
Is a sports psychologist the same as a mental performance coach?
Not exactly. A sports psychologist is a licensed mental health professional — typically holding a PhD or PsyD — who can diagnose and treat clinical conditions such as anxiety disorders or depression in addition to working on performance.
A mental performance coach focuses specifically on the mental skills that drive athletic performance: confidence, focus, composure, trust, and resilience. If you’re searching for help with the mental side of competing — not a clinical mental health issue — a certified mental performance coach is often the right fit and is more accessible than a licensed sports psychologist.
How do I find a qualified sports psychologist or mental performance coach for my child?
Start by looking for someone with specific experience working with youth athletes and an understanding of the pressures young athletes face — perfectionism, fear of failure, parent expectations, and social comparison.
At Peak Performance Sports, we work with young athletes of all ages and also coach parents on how to support their child’s mental game without adding pressure. Our virtual coaching model means your child can work with an expert coach regardless of where you live, without the logistics of local appointments.
What mental issues can a sports psychologist or mental performance coach help with?
Mental performance coaches help athletes work through a wide range of performance challenges, including: lack of confidence or fragile self-esteem, choking under pressure in games or matches, performance anxiety before competition, difficulty focusing or staying present during play, over-thinking and paralysis by analysis.
You can also work on slumps and streaks of inconsistent performance, fear of failure or perfectionism, loss of confidence after injury, trouble bouncing back from mistakes, and difficulty trusting training in competition. If any of these sound familiar, coaching can give you a concrete, structured system to address them.
How much does it cost to work with a sports psychologist near me — and is it worth it?
The cost of a licensed sports psychologist varies widely depending on location and credentials, typically ranging from $600-$700 per month of coaching. At Peak Performance Sports, virtual mental performance coaching programs start at $700 — which covers a structured program, personalized mental game plan, workbook materials, and audio programs, not just individual hourly sessions.
For athletes who want a self-guided option first, our digital mental training programs start at $79. Most athletes and families who invest in mental coaching report that it pays off across their entire career — better performance, more enjoyment of the sport, and skills that transfer far beyond athletics.
Find a Sports Psychologist or Mental Performance Coach
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Mental Coaching Success Stories
“The Last Competition Went Perfect.”
“The last competition went perfect. I would say it was a very positive performance. If I look at the videos and ask, do I look confident? Yes. Am I letting go of mistakes and staying in the moment? Yes. Am I instinctual? Yes. Am I positive towards my partner? Yes. So over all from a mental game point of view I would say this was a successful competition.”
~Tal Livshitz, Amateur Latin Line Dancer, Top 3 in USA
“I Had the Best Nationals I Have Ever Had.”
“Patrick, with your great instruction on the mental game, I had the best nationals I have ever had. And even more important, I got through the five days relaxed and had fun – a new concept in my life! The bottom line – I got five firsts and one second! Thank! You are just what I needed.”*
~Dennis O’Brien, swimmer
“We Had a Great Season and Finished 2nd in the State”
“Dr. Cohn, we had a great season. We finished second in the State Tournament. We scored 163 points, which is 11 more than we scored the year we won the state tournament. We had three individual state champs. We really improved our mental preparation in the post season. The kids bought in and really worked at it. We will definitely need you again next year. Hopefully, you can help us reach our goals next year.”*
~Coach Jim Bird, Head Coach Osceola High School
“He’s Soaring with Confidence Right Now”
“I want to thank you for the great work you are doing with Ty. He seems to be soaring with confidence right now. We are flying out to see him pitch next weekend. He threw well Friday night and is drawing a lot of interest from several Division I schools. I’ll let you know how he looks.”*
~Randy Sullivan, Baseball Parent
“Helped Me Become a Better Putter”
“To win at any level, you have to train both your mind and body. Dr. Cohn does an excellent job of teaching you how to develop confidence and touch around the greens, both of which are vital to any player’s success. Dr. Cohn has taught me excellent practice drills for putting that have helped me become a better putter.”*
~J.L. Lewis, PGA Tour winner
“Dr. Cohn Help Me Get on The Podium”
“Your mental coaching has helped me be mentally prepared ready to go racing. To be a MX champion, your body and mind have to work together on the track. Dr Cohn helped me get on the podium even under tough circumstances and strengthen my mental game side of racing. I am ready to win this championship now.”*
~Max Anstie, Pro MX racer
“I was so calm and ready to trust in my skills”
“Thanks a lot for your help with the mental coaching. I’m so happy I won against David Allen. I was nervous earlier in the day, but when I got to the arena, I was so calm and ready to trust in my skills. I stayed patient and stuck to the game plan.”
~David Price, British Heavyweight Champion 2012 & 2013
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. Note: Our mental performance coaches are certified MGCPs and not “sports psychologists.”