Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Jarrod
Guiding athletes toward clearer minds and better performance.
Guiding athletes toward clearer minds and better performance.
I help athletes understand their minds, manage pressure with intention, and build mental systems that make performance consistent. My coaching combines reflection, clarity, and actionable tools, enabling athletes to transform their performance when it matters most and achieve the results they are striving for.
Arlington Heights, IL
Available: Mon, Tues, Thurs
0 Lessons
- Mental-performance
- Background Check
- Contact Information
- Experience Verified
Choose Lesson Package
Participants
1
Try Coach Jarrod risk free. If you don't love your first lesson, we'll switch you to another coach or give you a full refund.
Weekly Availability
Monday
10:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
Unavailable
Sunday
Unavailable
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Jarrod
About Me:
I’m a mental performance coach and licensed psychotherapist who helps athletes compete with clarity, composure, and a deeper understanding of themselves. As a former collegiate athlete, I know the internal landscape of high performance—the pressure to deliver, the moments of doubt, and the subtle shift between playing freely and tightening up. That lived experience, combined with my clinical training, shapes the way I coach: calm, reflective, and grounded in psychological precision. I work with competitive athletes across multiple sports, and I specialize in helping them develop the mental systems and self-leadership skills that make performance more consistent, resilient, and intentional.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes understand their mind so they can perform with greater steadiness, confidence, and intention. Together, we build the mental habits that allow you to manage pressure, regulate emotions, sharpen focus, and compete with a clearer sense of who you are and how you win. Whether you struggle with inconsistency, frustration, nerves, or closing out matches, I provide individualized tools and frameworks you can use immediately—pre-performance routines, reset strategies, mindset training plans, and systems that make confidence repeatable. My goal is simple: to help you become a more composed, self-led competitor in the moments that matter most.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each session blends reflective insight with actionable strategy. We begin by reviewing recent practices or competitions to understand the patterns driving your performance—what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and what your mind is doing under pressure. From there, we identify one or two key mental skills to strengthen and develop personalized tools to support them, whether that’s a reset routine, a clarity exercise, a focus cue, or a structured match-day plan. We end every session with a clear training assignment so you know exactly how to apply the work in real time. Sessions feel calm, collaborative, and intentional—designed to help you understand yourself deeply and compete with composure.
Career summary and accomplishments:
My athletic accomplishments mostly happened on the baseball field. While I played a variety of sports growing up, baseball was my specialty. I ended up being a 4-year starter at shortstop at Illinois Wesleyan University, earning all-conference and all-region honors during my collegiate career.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Paul Belo, high school baseball coach.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that my approach is grounded, thoughtful, and built on real psychological training. I’m a licensed psychotherapist as well as a mental performance coach, which means I understand both the mental demands of sport and the emotional experiences that come with competitive environments. I care about developing the whole person—not just improving short-term results—and want my athletes to excel in sport and in life.
How it works
Find a Coach
Browse our roster of vetted private coaches to find the right fit for you.
Book Lessons
Book and schedule your lessons through our platform.
Start Training
Meet your coach in-person or virtually, and start chasing down your goals!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact a coach?
If you’re looking to message a coach for the first time, go to their profile and click “Send a Message”. A type box will show, where you can enter and send your message. To follow up with a coach you've already contacted, log into your account and find the 'Inbox' tab. You'll see your message history and be able to send another note.
How do I book lessons?
Once you find a coach that fits your needs, go to their profile, select the package you'd like to purchase, and click 'Book Lessons'. Here, you can reserve your desired number of lessons along with the number of athletes who will be training. After sessions are booked, coordinate the dates/times for each session on your calendar - using the calendar is important since this is how your coach will get paid.
Can I pay my coach via Venmo or cash?
Paying AU coaches via cash, Venmo, or any 3rd party is strictly prohibited. AU coaches know this, but their partnership with us is to split all bookings 80/20 - so coaches keep 80%. We use our 20% to help them find clients & manage their business. Without the split, we wouldn't be able to help our coaches & community thrive!
What if I don't feel comfortable paying online?
We integrate with Stripe - the largest & most secure payment processor in the US - to facilitate bookings. Paying online is required, and it simplifies the process for our coaches since it helps track their schedule & earnings in one place. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our support team.
Where will the coach hold their lessons?
Each coach typically has at least one preferred training location. You can see the location(s) by going to your coach's profile and finding the 'Training Locations' section. If a coach doesn't have locations listed here, you can message the coach to see where they train. Some coaches are willing to travel to clients for lessons, or even meet halfway.
When is the coach available to train?
Each coach sets their own schedule for training. You can see a coach's general availability by going to their profile and finding the 'Availability' section - it will list the days and times. If a coach doesn't post their availability, or if your preferred coach doesn't have your desired times available but you want to double check, message them to see if they can work with your schedule.
What if I don't love the first lesson?
The AU guarantee (refund policy) has you covered! If you find yourself needing to cancel or adjust your booking within 24 hours of your purchase, just let us know. We'll provide a refund - no questions asked. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're here to support your learning journey.
Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
Our coaches are open to helping athletes of any age and skill level. Please message your desired coach to ensure their skillset fits your needs.
Why should I trust AU and their coaches over other platforms?
AU was created by former collegiate and professional athletes. We understand the benefits of training with a private coach. It develops discipline, boosts confidence, and provides an undeniable advantage - whether you are just learning the game or looking to earn a college scholarship. All AU coaches are required to pass a thorough onboarding process and we proudly showcase a 10% acceptance rate, so you can trust you're training with the best.
At the end of the day, our mission is to provide athletes with better opportunities to succeed through coaching. You won't find a platform, and group of dedicated specialists, more excited to help you achieve your athletic goals!
© 2025 Athletes Untapped. All rights reserved.