Mental Performance coachCoach Melissa
Private Mental Performance CoachCoach Melissa
Works with Middle School, High School, College, Adult
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
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Get to know Melissa
Former D1 runner and CMPC helping athletes optimize performance
Melissa Graham is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. She earned her master's degree in counseling psychology from Temple University in 2022. Melissa earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Towson University in 2020, where she also ran cross-country and track & field. As a former DI athlete, she understands the importance of mentality in sport and what it is like to struggle with confidence and negative self-talk in competition. Her therapeutic approach is based in CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy), solution-focused therapy and person-centered therapy. Melissa likes to bring goal-setting into the counseling space to help individuals set realistic goals to increase confidence and enhance performance. She believes in a holistic approach, focusing on the individual’s overall well-being.
How I can help you improve
I can teach athletes of all ages how to overcome nervousness around performance and the challenges that come with their sport. I can help athletes increase their confidence and practice skills to improve performance off the field/court/etc. I teach skills like positive self-talk, mindfulness, and visualization/imagery.
A typical training session
A training session with me would include an evaluation of your current mindset during your sport, as well as mental preparation practices that you may do. Then I teach some skills to help you change your current mental practices and implement new ones. I will individualize your sessions based on your strengths and weaknesses, taking your holistic self into consideration.
Career & accomplishments
I have been working with Temple University's student-athletes since August, 2021. I work with them individually to enhance their performance, as well as with full teams to teach them mental skills to improve individual performance and team cohesiveness.
Best coach I ever had
The best coach I ever had was my high school track coach because he taught by doing. He ran alongside us and showed us what he wanted us to do, instead of just telling us what to do. He also connected with my teammates and I in a unique way that allowed us to trust him.
What athletes & parents should know
When I began running in college, I struggled with race anxiety that significantly affected my performance. I went to a sport psychologist to help me shift my self-talk and not only did it significantly increase my performance, but it also helped me feel more relaxed in general. I believe my personal experience gives me a unique set of skills to be able to help other athletes with their performance.
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25% off your 1st lesson
$150
$113
Then $480/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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