Mental Performance coach · Livermore, CACoach Benjamin
Private Mental Performance CoachCoach Benjamin
Trains in Pleasanton, Stanford, Concord & virtually
Works with High School, College, Adult
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat
Pricing
Get to know Benjamin
Turning performance anxiety into competitive confidence.
Talented athletes choke under pressure when their inner critic gets too loud. I help them quiet that voice and compete with real confidence, so they can be at their best when it matters most.
How I can help you improve
Performance anxiety doesn't mean you're not tough enough or good enough. It means your mind hasn't learned how to work with you yet under pressure. Together, we'll build that skill:
-- Learn how to reset quickly after a mistake instead of spiraling
-- Build simple routines you can use in the moments right before you compete
-- Replace "what if I mess up" thinking with a clear, focused mental process
-- Understand where your inner critic comes from
-- Reframe mistakes as information, not proof that you're failing
-- Develop tools to manage nerves and racing thoughts in high-stakes moments
-- Address the fear of judgment from coaches, parents, teammates, or yourself
-- Reconnect with why you started playing in the first place
A typical training session
Every athlete comes in with a different story, so sessions are built around what you're working through, not a one-size-fits-all script. That said, here's what you can generally expect:
-- Check in on how competition and training have gone since we last talked
-- Unpack a recent pressure moment: what you were thinking, feeling, and where things shifted
-- Learn or refine a specific mental skill tied to address what you are facing (ex. breath work, visualization, self-talk)
-- Leave with a simple, concrete plan to use during your next practice or game so you can be at your best under pressure
Career & accomplishments
-- Master's degree from Yale, focused on mindfulness and sports performance
-- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
-- Certified Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement Facilitator
-- 10 years coaching college and high school athletes
-- Member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and The True Athlete Project
Best coach I ever had
The best coach I ever had helped me navigate performance anxiety. I was a struggling quarterback who could play great one day and horrible the next. This coach understood what was happening in my mind and gave me practical tools to play with confidence. Instead of inconsistent performance, I excelled and took my skills to the next level.
What athletes & parents should know
I believe performance anxiety is one of the most common, and most treatable, challenges athletes face. Struggling with it doesn't mean something is wrong with you. My approach is practical: we focus on tools and skills you can actually use in games, meets, and matches. I meet athletes where they are because each athlete has unique challenges. My goal isn't just short-term performance gains. It's helping athletes build a healthier, more resilient relationship with their sport that lasts beyond this season.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$156
$117
Then $500/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
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