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Master your "inner game" with a future-focused mental playbook to achieve goals.
Athletes master their mental game, turning pressure into peak performance and resilience. Parents become the supportive "pressure-off switch." It's a "Whole Person" approach to success Beyond the Jersey.
Only trains virtually
Works with Middle School, High School, College, Adult
Mental performance
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Get to know Coach Ataska
About Me:
Ataska is an ICF Certified Life Coach and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 20 years of experience, specializing in mental health and peak performance for athletes and their families. She employs a compassionate, non-clinical "Whole Person" approach, providing clients with a practical mental playbook to master their inner game and build emotional resilience and confidence. Her critical focus is on the "Beyond the Jersey" identity work, helping athletes build self-worth rooted in their character and core values to thrive in sports, school, and major life transitions
How I can help you improve your game:
My goal is to help you improve your game by providing a practical mental playbook to master your inner self, for example, transforming performance anxiety and pressure into unshakable confidence and focused energy. This is more than physical training; we build your mental resilience, equipping you with essential skills like emotion regulation and recovery strategies to confidently bounce back from mistakes and setbacks. Critically, our "Whole Person" focus ensures your self-worth is rooted in character and values Beyond the Jersey, giving you a stable foundation to succeed both in your sport and throughout major life transitions.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
The first session is a Discovery Session, dedicated to identifying your coaching focus, clarifying your goals, and designing the framework of our relationship. This time is spent mutually exchanging insights—we get to know each other while you provide details on your needs and what you aim to accomplish. Subsequent sessions move into action, focusing on concrete strategies to work toward your goals, uncover hidden barriers, and define the clear next steps for sustained growth.
Career summary and accomplishments:
She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama and an International Coaching Federation Certificate of Coaching Foundations. She has served as a Counselor/ Athletics Counselor for D1 collegiate student athletes. She provides mental health services, crisis debriefing, and promoting holistic well-being for student athletes in collaboration with health-specific personnel. She has worked with over 10 various sports (men and women) that are D1 athletes with their mental health and sports performance. In addition, Ataska also has several years of experience in working with clients that work through unhealed trauma that has impacted their life
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was the coach that allowed me to be myself and listened to me yet still challenged me.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I prioritize the critical Beyond the Jersey identity work, helping clients root their self-worth in stable, controllable traits like Effort, Discipline, and Character, rather than unstable performance outcomes like the scoreboard or a win/loss. I function as a non-judgmental accountability partner, dedicated to helping clients regain clarity, build confidence, and take the next steps for growth.
Weekly Availability
Monday
Unavailable
Tuesday
Unavailable
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
Unavailable
Friday
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
Intro Lesson Offer
$113
$150
Then $480/mo for 4 lessons. Subscription starts 48 hrs after your trial. Cancel Anytime.
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Where will the coach hold their lessons?
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Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
Our coaches are open to helping athletes of any age and skill level. Please message your desired coach to ensure their skillset fits your needs.
Why should I trust AU and their coaches over other platforms?
AU was created by former college and pro athletes. We understand the benefits of training with a private coach. It develops discipline, boosts confidence, and provides an undeniable advantage - whether you are just learning the game or looking to earn a college scholarship. All AU coaches are required to pass a thorough onboarding process + background check, so you can trust you're training with the best.
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