Sports Performance Coaching

Sports performance coaching focuses on developing the mental skills athletes need to perform at their best. This includes techniques for managing pressure, building confidence, maintaining focus, handling setbacks, and achieving consistency. It's about training your mind the way you train your body.

While related, they're different. Sports psychology often involves clinical treatment for mental health issues affecting athletes. Sports performance coaching focuses specifically on performance enhancement - developing mental skills and strategies to improve athletic performance. It's not therapy; it's skills training for peak performance.

This practice works with athletes from all sports - team and individual, contact and non-contact. The mental skills developed (focus, confidence, stress management, visualization) transfer across all athletic contexts. Whether you're a hockey player, runner, gymnast, or esports athlete, mental training helps.

Not at all! Athletes at every level can benefit from mental skills training. Whether you're a youth athlete building foundations, a high school player wanting an edge, a college athlete dealing with pressure, or a recreational athlete seeking consistency - mental training helps you maximize your potential.

Flexible packages are offered designed around athletic seasons and competition schedules. The Foundation package (4 sessions) is great for learning core skills. The Performance package (8-10 sessions) provides deeper development. Season Support offers ongoing monthly check-ins during your competitive season.

Yes! Many athletes benefit from ongoing support during their competitive season. We can schedule sessions around your training and competition schedule, with flexibility for travel. Some athletes prefer an intensive program in the off-season, while others want consistent support year-round.

This is one of the most common reasons athletes seek coaching, and it's very treatable through mental skills training. Techniques like arousal regulation, attention control, and developing pre-performance routines will be practiced. With practice, you can learn to thrive under pressure instead of crumbling.

Absolutely. Building and maintaining confidence is a core focus of sports performance coaching. We'll work on evidence-based strategies like positive self-talk, mastery experiences, and reframing setbacks. Confidence is a skill you can develop, not just a feeling you have to hope shows up on game day.