Book Lessons with Coach Bonnie

I’ve spent over 30 years working with collegiate athletes across a wide range of sports, helping them stay healthy, recover from injury, and perform at their best. As both an athletic trainer and educator, I’ve seen firsthand how much mindset, stress, and confidence impact performance—not just physical ability.

My focus is on helping athletes manage stress, build resilience, and develop the mental skills they need to succeed in high-pressure moments. I’m also a certified wellness coach with training in Mental Health First Aid, which allows me to support the whole athlete—on and off the field.

Whether you’re coming back from an injury, trying to gain a competitive edge, or just looking to feel more confident in your game, I work with you to build a plan that fits your goals. My goal is simple: help you perform better, feel stronger, and carry those skills with you long after the game is over.

For athletes and physically active individuals struggling with stress as a barrier to success, I introduce a variety of techniques and skills to help you manage it. Some people respond well to one technique; others find help from a combination of methods. Some techniques include: Mindfulness, meditation, visualization, box breathing, sleep hygiene, time management, gratitude, journaling, and others.

Clients meet with me via video conferencing (Zoom, FaceTime) for an initial consultation. I create an action plan and set goals with the client that outline the techniques and activities we agree the client can consistently incorporate. We then agree to meet regularly on a weekly basis for 30 minutes to follow up on the action steps.

30+ years caring for athletes in a variety of sports at the NCAA Division II Level as a certified athletic trainer.

30+ years of teaching future athletic trainers in an accredited athletic training program.

Certified Wellness Coach.

Certified Mental Health First Aid Provider.

Certified Athletic Trainer.

Earned Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration.

Earned Master's Degree in Physical Education and Athletic Training.

Earned Bachelor's Degree in Health Science and Athletic Training.

Honestly, the best coach I ever had was my own Mother. She was an exceptionally skilled athlete and coach in her own right at a time when there were few opportunities for women in sports, but that did not stop her. She was also the best teacher I had in school. My Mom was excellent at giving technical instruction, but she was even better at teaching, seeing the whole person, and being fair.

During my time working with student-athletes and college students, I witnessed a steady rise in stress and anxiety. I saw how it impacted not only athletic performance, but also academic success and overall mental health. It became clear to me that this phase of life—one that should be filled with growth, opportunity, and enjoyment—was too often overshadowed by pressure, especially when accompanied by an injury.

I wanted my athletes to fully experience and enjoy this chapter of their lives without losing their passion for the sports they love or their potential. That belief shaped my approach. I began intentionally integrating stress management strategies into all aspects of my work, helping students and athletes build balance, develop resilience, and become more well-rounded.

Ultimately, my goal has been to help them not just perform better, but feel better—so they can succeed both in their sport and beyond it.