Book Lessons with Coach Chyna

I’m a performance psychologist, Ph.D. and CSCS-certified coach who specializes in developing strong, confident, and mentally resilient athletes through science-based strength training and mental skills coaching.

Success in sports isn't just physical, it's mental. I help athletes develop the mindset and confidence needed to perform consistently under pressure.

Mental performance isn't therapy or motivation, it's training your mind the same way you train your body.

When we meet virtually, each session is tailored to your sport, goals, and current challenges. Whether you're struggling with confidence, performance anxiety, returning from injury, inconsistency, or simply trying to perform at a higher level, we'll build a personalized mental training plan together.

During our sessions, we may work on:

🧠 Building confidence and self-belief

🎯 Improving focus and concentration under pressure

💭 Managing anxiety, fear of failure, and negative self-talk

🏆 Developing pre-performance, competition, and recovery routines

🌬️ Breathing techniques and nervous system regulation

👁️ Visualization and imagery for competition

💪 Mental toughness and resilience

📈 Goal setting, accountability, and performance planning

❤️ Recovering mentally from injury or setbacks

⚖️ Balancing sport, school, work, and life demands

My approach is different because...

I combine evidence-based performance psychology with my experience as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), coach, and researcher. I understand that peak performance isn't just about mindset, it's about how your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical preparation work together.

You'll receive practical tools you can immediately apply during practices, competitions, training sessions, and everyday life.

Who I Work With

Youth athletes

High school athletes

Collegiate athletes

Elite and professional athletes

Performing artists

Coaches

Parents of athletes

What You'll Walk Away With

Every session ends with actionable strategies, not just advice.

You'll leave with:

A customized mental performance plan

Weekly exercises and drills

Performance worksheets or journal prompts

Competition routines

Accountability between sessions

Skills you can use long after coaching ends

My goal is simple: to help you perform with confidence, stay mentally resilient, and consistently perform at your highest potential, when it matters most.

30+ years Martial Artist in Hwa Rang Do (Black Belt), 15 years of softball experience in National travel ball leagues, varsity High School, and DII University as a pitcher, catcher, center fielder and more than a decade of coaching. As an Assistant Softball Coach at King Drew Magnet High School since 2009, Chyna has trained athletes in hitting, pitching, fielding, and conditioning while fostering confidence, discipline, and resilience on and off the field. Alongside her coaching career, she has worked extensively in behavioral health, case management, and data-driven performance interventions, supporting individuals through emotional regulation, goal-setting, and evidence-based improvement strategies.

Chay Robinson at King Drew Magnet High School was my varsity softball coach from sophomore to senior year and has taught me the foundations and discipline on and off the field. I was molded into an MVP player and conditioned into a multi-sport athlete.

Chyna takes a holistic approach to development, focusing not only on skill and physical performance but also on confidence, mindset, and personal growth. Chyna coaches with patience, purpose, and professionalism, and the goal is to always help athletes feel supported, challenged, and empowered!!

Hobbies: World travel, Disney trips, building Legos, watching the Olympics, shooting pool, baking bread.