Train Your Mind to Compete Under Pressure
Mental Performance Coaching for Competitive Tennis Players
Pressure can change how you think, feel, and compete.
I help competitive tennis players develop the mental skills to manage pressure, maintain focus, and respond effectively when things don't go their way.
Drawing on my experience as a former WTA world No. 28, Canada's No. 1, and three-time Olympian, I provide practical strategies to help players strengthen their competitive mindset and perform with greater confidence and commitment.
How Can I Help You Thrive?
Mental performance is a skill that can be developed through practice.
Whether you're competing on tour, preparing for college tennis, or learning to manage the pressures of competition, I offer practical coaching and resources to help you strengthen your mental game.
Explore the options below to find the support that best fits your goals.
I know firsthand how pressure can change the way a player thinks and competes. During my 18 years on the professional tour, I reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 28, became Canada's No. 1 player, and competed in three Olympic Games. As a mental performance coach, I draw on that experience to help professional, college, and junior players understand the thoughts and habits that influence their performance and develop practical skills to manage pressure, regain focus, and compete with confidence.
My coaching philosophy is simple: mental skills deserve the same deliberate practice as physical and technical skills. My approach is practical, personal, and grounded in the realities of competition.
Hephzibah — Competitive Tennis Player
"Patricia has played a key part in my tennis journey. Her mental performance coaching helped me stay focused under pressure and build confidence during tough matches. The tools she taught me as a junior still guide me as I am trying to make my way on the professional circuit. I'm so grateful for her support and expertise over the past few years!"
Carolyn G. — Parent of Competitive Tennis Player | Spain
"Patricia worked magic with my daughter in just six sessions. She is such a kind and warm person, and she has become a safe and trusted space for both of us. ...
After the sessions and consistently practising the exercises, my daughter feels much calmer. Her tennis-related anxiety has almost completely disappeared. She is back to training and competing with a calmer mindset and a completely different perspective on the situations she faces."
Jenessa D. — Parent of Competitive Tennis Player | USA
"For my daughter, one of Patricia’s greatest contributions has been helping her turn the many mental strategies she has learned into a personalized approach she can actually apply in practice and under match pressure. Rather than overwhelming her with more techniques, Patricia has helped her simplify those strategies, develop routines that work for her, and understand the emotions and underlying reasons behind her mental challenges."