What is Mental Performance Training?

(Spoiler: It's not just for pros or people who meditate on mountains.)

Let’s get one thing straight ➔ your brain is part of your game. Just like your muscles, your serve, or your strategy, your mindset needs training too. And that’s exactly what mental performance training is all about!

It’s NOT woo-woo. It’s NOT just “think positive.” It’s REAL, science-backed skill-building for your focus, confidence, motivation, and mindset. This training helps you show up as your best self in the big moments, and the everyday ones. Whether you’re competing, coaching, or supporting someone who performs, your mental game affects everything... and it can absolutely be trained!

Think of It Like This:

You lift weights for strength.

You practice drills for precision.

You train your mind for consistency, composure, and clutch moments.

Mental performance training helps athletes, coaches, parents, and high-performing teams handle the mental side of performance, pressure, and personal growth.

Why I Do This Work

I’m genuinely passionate about helping people succeed!

Not just in their sport or role, but as whole humans.

Whether you're out on the court, coaching from the sidelines, supporting your athlete from the stands, or leading a high-pressure team at work… your mental game matters.

Mental training isn’t just for elite athletes or perfect performers ➔ it's for anyone who wants to grow, compete, lead, and live with more confidence and clarity.

Who This Is For

Mental performance training supports all kinds of performers and the people who mentor them. While I currently focus on:

• Athletes

• Coaches

• Parents of athletes

• Business teams and leaders

…the tools I teach apply to anyone working toward excellence under pressure.The ability to focus, reset, regulate your emotions, and bounce back stronger is a universal advantage.

Where’s the Science?

Glad you asked!

Here's a peek at some research behind training your brain like a skill:

Self-Efficacy Theory (Bandura)

➔ The more you believe in your ability, the more likely you are to achieve it. Celebrate the small wins. Confidence is a skill, not just a mood.

Attentional Control Theory (Eysenck et al.)

➔ Stress can hijack your attention, but mental training helps you refocus, tune out noise, and stay locked in under pressure.

Multidimensional Anxiety Theory (Maartens, 1990)

➔ Nerves aren’t just in your head. They show up physically. Tools like breathwork, routines, and arousal regulation help calm both the body and brain.

Growth Mindset (Dweck)

➔ If you believe you can improve, you’re more likely to bounce back from setbacks and stick with the process through mistakes and adversity. Growth > Ego.

Team Cohesion Research (Eys & Kim, 2017)

➔ Mental skills training helps build both task cohesion (shared goals) and social cohesion (team connection), both essential for successful team performance.

How I Bring It to Life

Here’s how mental performance training can support you:

For Athletes

We train your focus, confidence, routines, and how to bounce back after mistakes—so you can trust your preparation and perform with purpose.

“I get nervous before every match.” Yep! You’re not alone. Let’s make sure those nerves don’t get in the way of your performance.

For Coaches

You shape minds and lead culture. I help you integrate mindset tools into your practices, support athletes through mental dips, and build stronger team bonds.

“My players fall apart under pressure.” Got it! We’ll fix that with confidence reps, not just sprints.

For Parents

You're part of your athlete’s mental game whether you realize it or not. I help you support without pressure, communicate through rough patches, and stay grounded in joy and connection.

“I just want them to have fun again.” Same! Mental training helps protect that.

For Business Teams & Leaders

Mental performance doesn’t end with sports. I work with professionals to perform under pressure, lead with resilience, and maintain a sustainable, high-performing culture.

“Our team’s talented, but we’re burned out.” Got it! Let’s build a system that supports both performance and people.

Bottom Line?

Mental performance training helps you train your brain like it’s part of your game... BECAUSE IT IS!

You don’t need to be broken. You don’t need to wait for a meltdown. You just need to be curious, coachable, and committed to growth.

Because your mindset isn’t magic! It’s a muscle.

And I’m here to help you build it!

Ready to train your brain?

I offer:

• 1-on-1 mental coaching

• Group workshops

• Team workshops & retreats

• Digital tools & self-guided resources

Book your free consultation here!