Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Annika
I’m a former college basketball player with a Master’s degree in Mental Performance. I’ve coached at the collegiate level and have worked with athletes of all ages/skill levels in basketball skills training. My passion lies in helping athletes build confidence, manage pressure, and develop the focus needed to perform at their best. I bring both on-court experience and mental performance expertise to every session, with a focus on developing the complete athlete. Whether it’s through skill work or mindset training, my goal is to help athletes grow, not just in their sport, but in life.
Cambridge, MA
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Weekly Availability
Monday
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
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Wednesday
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Friday
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
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Get to know Coach Annika
About Me:
Mental Performance Coach with a Master’s in Mental Performance from Ithaca College, where I worked with six NCAA teams, providing team workshops and 1-on-1 coaching.
-Focused on helping athletes develop skills like focus, confidence, emotional regulation, resilience, and performance routines.
Former NCAA D3 Basketball Player – Played three seasons at Mount Holyoke College
Current College Basketball Coach – Assistant Coach at Lesley University, supporting scouting, player development, and recruiting.
My coaching combines lived athletic experience, academic training, and hands-on work with athletes to help them perform at their best mentally and emotionally.
How I can help you improve your game:
I meet athletes where they are — every session is tailored to your individual mindset, goals, and sport experience. Before we start training, I take time to understand what you’re looking for, how you currently approach competition, and what obstacles may be getting in your way. Once we’ve identified your goals, we’ll build a plan that fits you — not a one-size-fits-all model. Whether you're looking to quiet negative self-talk, build confidence, improve focus, or stay composed in high-pressure moments, we’ll work together to strengthen the mental tools you need. My coaching is collaborative, practical, and designed to help you perform at your best when it matters most.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each session lasts about 45 minutes and focuses on the challenges or obstacles impacting your performance. Session can either be on Zoom or in person. Sessions are personalized to your goals and include mental skills like visualization, focus, confidence, emotional regulation, and performance anxiety. We will talk about how the athlete can use these skills not only in our sessions but in practices and games on their own. Every session ends with a goal/ skill to practice on their own before our next session. At the start of every session, I will check in on how that goal/skill went.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Mount Holyoke College and a Master’s in Exercise & Sport Sciences (Mental Performance) from Ithaca College. I’ve gained experience as a student mental performance coach at Ithaca College, where I supported the Women’s Golf, Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Track & Field, and Men’s & Women’s Swim & Dive teams with mental performance coaching, workshops, and individual sessions. Currently, I’m the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Lesley University, where I assist with player development, scouting, recruiting, and mental performance work with my athletes.
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What athletes and parents should know about me:
I have over 400 hours of supervised mental performance work with athletes, both individually and in team settings. I help athletes build the mindset to perform under pressure and grow beyond the game. Using tools like visualization, goal-setting, confidence-building, and arousal regulation, I support athletes in staying focused, overcoming doubt, and reaching their potential. As a former athlete, I understand how powerful the right mindset and support can be.
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