Book Lessons with Coach Bianca

I am a former high-performing athlete who understands the pressures and overall experiences of competing in high-performance environments and skills necessary to navigate them effectively. Outside of my athletic background and consulting knowledge and experience, I continue to view myself as a learner. I approach this work with curiosity, recognizing athletes and clients as the experts on themselves. My role is to create a space that supports exploration, growth, and the development of the skills needed to sustain both performance and well-being.

On a more interpersonal level, I value enjoyment and fun and lead with the intention of creating opportunities for growth and performance enhancement while weaving in elements of enjoyment that help athletes stay connected to their passion for sport.

I also can support you and your performance by highlighting existing strengths, reinforcing effective strategies, unlocking new ones, and creating actionable steps that enhance performance while staying connected to your 'why' and passion.

A typical training session is conversational, collaborative, and interactive, as I often create opportunities for reflection and intervention that strengthen understanding of the self, both as a person and as an athlete. Developing this self-awareness is essential for achieving performance excellence, as it allows athletes to explore the “what,” “why,” and “how” behind their performance. Performance improves as athletes develop a greater understanding of themselves not only on the field, court, or stage, but also off it, integrating personal growth with athletic development.

I have 17+ years of athletic experience including, club, NCAA collegiate, Puerto Rican National Team, and international (World Cups & World Championships and Olympic Qualifiers) experience. My accomplishments include, becoming the first Puerto Rican female gymnast to win gold at the Central American and Caribbean Games (CACG), receiving a full athletic scholarship, and breaking/actively holding program records.

Outside of my athletic experience, my career accomplishments include coaching gymnasts at multiple levels, completing training in the #1 Mental Performance and Sport Psychology graduate program at the University of Denver, and supporting individual clients in achieving their performance goals, one of whom has gone on to break program records of their own.

The best coach I ever had both empowered and challenged me. They taught me to approach my game through the lens of fun, encouraging a deeper connection with my “why.” This experience taught me that performance and enjoyment are not separate, but rather that connection to purpose and joy can be powerful drivers to achieve performance excellence.

I approach mental performance coaching with a fun, collaborative, and athlete-centered mindset. I believe athletes perform their best when they feel supported, engaged, and empowered to take ownership of their growth. I value open communication and work to build trust with both athletes and their support systems, creating a space where questions, reflection, and dialogue are always welcome.

I emphasize autonomy, helping athletes explore strategies, tools, and routines that work best for them. I also prioritize collaboration, not just with athletes, but with parents and coaches when appropriate, to ensure that the environment(s) around the athlete supports both performance and well-being.

Ultimately, I strive to make mental performance coaching practical, enjoyable, and meaningful, helping athletes strengthen the skills necessary to accomplish their goals.