Sports Mental Performance coaching

It's a fundamental truth: the dedication and intent you bring to training and practice shapes your performance. A mixed martial artist who doesn't push to their limits in traning and sparring can't expect to achieve a victory over a strong opponent. Just as a basketball player who doesn't practice ballhandling fundamentals will struggle in a game. Merely going through the motions falls short. Training mirrors performance and failing to engage fully in every aspect of preparation will lead to failure.

Mental preparation is a fundamental aspect of that training and preparation. Skimming the surface won't prepare you for the marathon of mental challenges ahead. To truly excel, we believe athletes must practice their mental skills with purpose and precision.

Mental performance coaching fortifies the strengths that have fueled an athlete's journey so far and dismantle the barriers hindering their consistent success and reaching the next level of their careers. It is an indispensable aspect of sports training.

Peak performance barriers may share commonalities, but individual experiences and qualities stand apart. Athletes merit an individualized strategy as distinctive as they are, one that’s tailored specifically to their personal needs.

You’re the authority on your life—your strengths, obstacles, and aspirations. Our role? To equip you with skills and strategies, refining your toolkit to elevate you to new heights of achievement.

In essence, it’s all about you. Forget cookie-cutter answers; our aim is to start from where you are at now and propel you towards your goals.

The timeline to see results from mental performance coaching can vary widely depending on the individual, the specific issues being addressed, and the effort put into applying the strategies learned. Some athletes may notice improvements in their mental game relatively quickly, within a few weeks, especially when addressing specific and targeted issues. Others, looking for more profound changes or dealing with more complex challenges, may find it takes several months to fully realize the benefits of mental performance coaching. It's important to set realistic expectations and remain committed to the process for best results.

By focusing on strategies that promote mental resilience, positive mindset, and stress management, athletes can often navigate the challenges of recovery with greater ease. Mental coaching aids in maintaining motivation, setting realistic goals for recovery, and can potentially improve adherence to rehabilitation protocols, which collectively contribute to a more effective and possibly expedited return to sport.

Mental performance coaching is beneficial for athletes across all levels, from amateurs to professionals. It is designed to enhance performance by developing mental skills that are crucial at every stage of an athlete’s development. Whether just starting out or looking to maintain a competitive edge at the pro level, mental performance coaching can be tailored to meet age-specific needs and goals.

We work with athletes of all ages. We have services tailored for youth athletes who are in more devopmental stages of their lives; college athletes who have the added pressure of academics; and pro athletes of all ages who are dealing with the challenges of their sport as well as those of adult life.

Insurance has drawbacks that we feel limit our ability to provide top-of-the-line services for our clients:

1. Privacy and Confidentiality: When insurance is involved, records of therapy must be reported to insurance companies, leading to a lack of privacy for clients who prefer to keep their mental health services confidential.

2. Full Control Over Our Services: We have the freedom to tailor services specifically to the needs of the client without being constrained by insurance company policies regarding session length, frequency, or types of services provided.

3. Avoidance of Pathologizing Clients: Insurance companies typically require a diagnosis for reimbursement. In sports therapy, the need to provide a diagnosis can be unnecessary or even counterproductive.

4. Flexibility in Treatment Plans: Our therapists can work with clients to determine the most appropriate length and course of treatment without being limited by insurance restrictions.

We also do not take medicaid and unfortuntely cannot see mental health clients that have medicaid.

Our team comprises dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, each holding a Master's degree in counseling. With years of hands-on experience in the field, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice.

Beyond our formal qualifications, we are athletes too. Our dual perspective as counselors and life-long athletes enables us to not only apply evidence-based therapeutic techniques but also integrate practical insights from our own athletic experiences.

Our commitment to continuous professional development means we stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in sports psychology and therapy. We actively engage in ongoing training and research, ensuring our methods are cutting-edge, effective, and effcient.