Your Team Trains Hard. Give Them the Mental Advantage.
Peak Performance Sports delivers in-person and virtual sports psychology seminars or webinars for high school, collegiate, and professional teams. Coaches see measurable improvements in focus, composure, and consistency starting with the first session.
What Is Sports Psychology for Teams?
Team sports psychology and mental training teaches athletes and coaches evidence-based psychological skills, including focus, composure, confidence, and pre-performance routines, to improve performance in competition. Delivered by a certified mental performance coach, sessions typically run 60 minutes and combine mental skills education, workshop exercises, and group discussion. Teams that complete a mental training program report stronger communication, faster recovery from mistakes, and more consistent results under pressure.
At Peak Performance Sports, sports psychology seminars are directed by Dr. Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. He’s a mental performance coach with 40 years of experience and a doctorate in Applied Sports Psychology from the University of Virginia (1991). Dr. Cohn has worked with the Miami Dolphins, PGA Tour players, and thousands of athletes at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels.
Talented Teams That Keep Underperforming
Most coaches can spot the physical problems: slow recovery, poor conditioning, technical breakdowns. The mental ones are harder. Your athletes practice well and compete poorly. They tighten up in close games. They lose composure after one mistake, then unravel. Communication shuts down when it matters most.
These aren’t attitude problems. They’re skills gaps and skills can be trained. Research from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology shows that mental skills training produces measurable performance gains across sport types, competition levels, and age groups. The gap is that most teams never receive it.
- Athletes who choke in high-pressure moments despite solid preparation
- Teams that collapse after an early deficit or critical error
- Inconsistent performance between practice and competition
- Communication breakdowns in close games
- Negative self-talk that spreads through a lineup or bench
Three Ways to Train Your Team’s Mental Game
Every team is different. Some coaches want a single high-impact session before playoffs. Others build a season-long mental skills curriculum. Peak Performance Sports offers three distinct programs — choose based on your timeline, budget, and goals.
1. Live Mental Training Seminars (In-Person or Virtual)
A Peak Performance Sports certified mental performance coach delivers a structured 60–minute sports psychology session directly to your team. Sessions cover the mental skills athletes need most: confidence under pressure, pre-competition routines, focus management, and composure after mistakes. Available in-person (starting at $350) or via video conference for teams anywhere in the world.
Every sports psychology seminar includes a custom lesson plan for your sport and situation, supporting workbooks and outlines for coaches, and an option for follow-up sessions with individual athletes who need additional coaching.
2. The Athlete’s Mental Edge Workbook System
A self-directed mental training curriculum designed for coaches to run with their team. Dr. Cohn’s workbook system gives you structured lessons, exercises, and discussion guides — everything you need to build mental skills into your regular practice schedule without a consultant on-site. Programs start at $79 and work for individual athletes or full squads.
3. MGCP Certification. Become the Mental Coach on Your Staff
For coaches who want to embed mental performance training into everything they do beyond adding a workshop. The Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) certification trains you in Dr. Cohn’s complete system for identifying mental game weaknesses, delivering team seminars, and coaching individual athletes through performance blocks. Designed for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports psychology professionals.
Seminar vs. Workbook vs. Certification: Which Fits Your Team?
| Feature | Live Seminar | Workbook System | MGCP Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Led by Dr. Cohn or certified coach | Yes | Self-directed | Dr. Cohn (training program) |
| Delivery format | In-person or virtual | Coach-run in practice | Online + live coaching |
| Best for | One-time boost or season kick-off | Ongoing team curriculum | Coaches who want full system mastery |
| Starting price | $350 | $79 | Contact for pricing |
| Custom lesson plan | Yes | Pre-built templates | Yes (you build it) |
| Athlete workbooks included | Yes | Yes | 150+ coaching handouts |
| Individual follow-up sessions | Available | Not included | You deliver them |
How a Team Seminar Works
- Contact us with your team’s situation. Tell us your sport, competition level, and the specific challenges you’re facing including choke patterns, communication breakdowns, confidence issues, or general consistency. This takes 10 minutes by phone or form.
- We build a custom lesson plan. Your assigned certified coach designs a seminar around your team’s actual needs, not a generic template. You receive supporting materials and a coach outline in advance.
- We deliver the session. In-person in Orlando or at your facility, or via Zoom/video conference for teams anywhere in the world. Sessions run 60–minutes and combine direct instruction with group discussion and applied exercises athletes can use the same week.
- Coaches get tools to maintain momentum. After the session, your coaching staff receives workbooks, handouts, and follow-up access to address individual athletes who need additional support.
What Coaches Say
“The time spent in your mental training seminar was very well organized. The topics were great and you had the coaches communicating in an open atmosphere. I look forward to talking with you in the future.”*
~Coach Dave Wannstedt, Head Coach Miami Dolphins
“With your help, 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
Dr. Cohn has put together a program that has enabled myself and our players to approach the mental game in a systematic way that is easy to use and apply. Our awareness level has greatly increased.”*
~Marty Hunter, Head Baseball Coach, George Fox University
“Jaclyn Ellis has been a great asset to PHSC Athletics. I believe she’ll be a great mental skills consultant working with any athletic organization. She was able to connect with our players to encourage positive thinking and provide skills to manage confidence and concentration to enhance performance. We hope to stay in touch with Jackie because she helped turn our program around.”*
~Coach Micheal Jones
“Coach Carolyne was a great addition to our program this past season. The team responded really well to her, and she built strong relationships with the athletes right away. She was consistently engaged, approachable, and intentional in how she worked with each individual. I could see real growth in our athletes’ mental performance as the season went on — they became more focused, confident, and resilient. Her support made a clear impact, and we truly appreciated everything she did.”*
~Aaron Gouge, Head Coach
“Peaksports.com website is so exciting. I researched them all and without a doubt your mental training site is the best! The vast amount of programs you provide helps athletes and coaches achieve higher levels of excellence in sports.”*
~Doug Bolander, Hockey Coach
Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Results vary by athlete, team, and situation. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.
Frequently Asked Questions About Team Mental Training
What does a sports psychology seminar for teams cover?
A team sports psychology seminar covers the core mental skills that separate consistent performers from inconsistent ones: pre-competition routines, focus management, composure after errors, confidence building, communication under pressure, and recovery from performance slumps. Your mental coach customizes each session to the specific challenges your team is facing rather than delivering a generic curriculum.
How long does a team mental training session take?
Standard team seminars run 60-minutes to four hours. For teams that want a deeper program that covers multiple mental skills across a season can design a multi-session curriculum with weekly or monthly mental skill development. Both in-person and virtual formats are available.
What sports do you work with?
Peak Performance Sports works with teams across virtually all competitive sports including baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, golf, swimming, and track. Dr. Cohn has coached athletes from youth leagues through the NFL and PGA Tour. Mental skills training applies across sport types because the psychological challenges, such as confidence, focus, composure no matter the sport.
How much does a team mental training seminar cost?
In-person team seminars start at $350. Virtual seminars are available for teams outside the Orlando area at comparable pricing. Multi-session programs and season-long engagements are priced based on scope — contact us at 888-742-7225 for a custom quote. Workbook programs for self-directed team mental training start at $79.
Can we do team mental training remotely?
Yes. Peak Performance Sports-certified coaches deliver team seminars via Zoom or video conference. Remote sessions cover the same curriculum as in-person seminars and include the same custom lesson plan, workbooks, and follow-up options. Teams across the country and internationally participate this way.
Who is Dr. Patrick Cohn?
Dr. Patrick J. Cohn holds a Ph.D. in Applied Sports Psychology from the University of Virginia (1991) and has over 40 years of mental performance coaching experience. He founded Peak Performance Sports in 1993 and has coached thousands of athletes at the youth, collegiate, and professional level — including the Miami Dolphins and multiple PGA Tour players. He is the creator of the Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) certification, the leading training program for mental performance coaches.
Ready to Build a Mentally Tougher Team?
Tell us your sport, your team’s challenges, and where you’re located. We’ll recommend the right program and get you pricing within one business day.
Call toll-free: 888-742-7225 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm Eastern). Or complete the contact form below include your sport, competition level, and what you’re hoping to improve.
Peak Performance Sports | Windermere, Florida 34786 | 407-909-1700 | 888-742-7225
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 June 4, 2026