Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Alex

I’m a mental performance coach who helps athletes get more consistent under pressure. A lot of the athletes I work with have the skill, but in games they overthink, get nervous, lose confidence after a mistake, or struggle to stay locked in. My job is to give them simple tools they can actually use in real moments.

My style is practical and straightforward. We build a small “mental toolkit” and then practice it, stuff like pregame routines, breathing to calm nerves, self-talk cues, focus strategies, and quick reset plans after errors. I keep it supportive, but I’m also honest and clear, so athletes always know what to work on and how to do it.

I coach youth and high school athletes, and I’m working through a Sport and Performance Psychology master’s program (applied mental performance track). I also coach soccer at the club level, so I’m used to meeting athletes where they’re at and making sessions feel useful, not like a lecture.

I can help you play closer to your real ability when it matters. If you deal with nerves, overthinking, confidence dips, or you have a hard time bouncing back after a mistake, we’ll build a plan for that.

We’ll work on things like:

A simple pregame routine so you feel ready instead of rushed

Tools to calm nerves and stay composed (breathing, reset cues)

Focus strategies so distractions don’t pull you out of the game

Confidence tools, how to handle mistakes, criticism, and pressure moments

A clear process for consistency, so good practices show up in games

Sessions are personalized and practical. You’ll leave each one with 1–2 things to practice right away, plus an easy way to track progress.

We keep it simple, structured, and focused on what you actually need.

Quick check-in: What’s been going well, what’s been frustrating, and what you want to feel/do differently in games.

Pick a specific “game problem”: Something like nerves, overthinking, confidence dips, playing too safe, losing focus, or bouncing back after mistakes.

Learn and practice 1–2 tools: We’ll work on practical stuff like breathing to calm nerves, a reset routine, self-talk cues, focus strategies, imagery, or a pregame plan.

Apply it to real situations: We connect the tools to your sport, your position, and the moments you actually face so it’s easier to use in real games.

Leave with a clear plan: You’ll have a simple plan for what to practice between sessions and exactly when to use it in training and competition.

It’s not a lecture. It’s coaching with clear takeaways every time.

Some of the best coaching I’ve seen has been from the coaches my kids have had over the years. The ones that stood out weren’t the loudest or the most “tactical”, they were the most consistent. They communicated clearly, treated players fairly, taught with patience, and still held a high standard. They built confidence without handing it out for free, and they focused on development, effort, and learning, not just winning the weekend. That’s the model I try to follow.

I’m big on keeping things practical and age-appropriate. This isn’t therapy, and it’s not a motivational speech. It’s coaching, simple tools that help athletes handle pressure, stay focused, and bounce back when things don’t go their way.

Athletes can expect me to be supportive, but also direct. I’ll be honest about what I’m seeing, and I’ll give clear steps to improve without making it complicated. I want athletes to feel confident using the tools on their own, not dependent on me.

For parents, expect clear communication. I’m happy to share what we’re working on at a high level and what the athlete can practice between sessions. The goal is progress that shows up in real competition, more consistent effort, better responses to mistakes, and stronger confidence over time.