Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Kaitlyn

Hi, I’m Kaitlyn! I’m a mental performance coach and former collegiate soccer player, passionate about helping athletes strengthen the mental side of their game. Through my experience competing and coaching, I saw firsthand how confidence, focus, and the ability to handle pressure can make a major difference in performance.

I hold a master’s degree in Human Wellness and Performance with a concentration in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, and I use evidence-based strategies to help athletes build the mental skills needed to perform consistently and confidently. My approach focuses on developing confidence, managing pressure, improving focus, and creating routines that support athletes both in competition and in their everyday lives.

My goal is to create a supportive and energetic environment where athletes feel understood, challenged, and empowered to grow, not just as competitors, but as people.

I help athletes improve their performance by developing the mental skills that support confidence, focus, and consistency in competition. Together, we work on strategies to manage pressure, bounce back from mistakes, stay present in the moment, and build strong performance routines.

Through evidence-based mental performance techniques such as goal setting, visualization, self-talk, and attentional control, athletes learn how to train their mindset just like they train their physical skills. My goal is to give athletes practical tools they can use in training and competition so they feel prepared, confident, and able to perform at their best.

A typical session can take place either virtually through a video call or in person. We begin by discussing the athlete’s current performance level, their experiences in training or competition, and what areas of the mental side of their game they would like to improve.

From there, I may use performance observations, guided reflection, and brief assessments or questionnaires to understand better the athlete’s mindset, strengths, and areas for growth. This helps us gather meaningful information so our work together is tailored specifically to the athlete.

Once we identify key focus areas, we begin implementing practical mental performance skills such as goal setting, visualization, self-talk strategies, focus and attentional control, and performance routines. Each session is designed to give athletes tools they can immediately apply in training and competition to build confidence, consistency, and resilience.

I am a former collegiate soccer player with a strong background in coaching and mental performance. I earned my Master’s degree in Human Wellness and Performance with a concentration in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, where I focused on understanding how mental skills influence performance, confidence, and resilience in athletes.

After my playing career, I transitioned into coaching and mental performance work, where I have supported athletes in developing both their skills and their mindset. My work focuses on helping athletes build confidence, improve focus, manage pressure, and develop routines that support consistent performance. I am passionate about helping athletes grow not only as competitors but also as individuals.

The coach I played under in a league in South Australia. She was tough but also cared so much about her players.

One thing athletes and parents should know about me is that I truly care about the work I do and the people I work with. I show up to every session committed to supporting each athlete and helping them grow. Building trust and creating a space where athletes feel comfortable, supported, and understood is very important to me.

I am deeply passionate about the mental side of performance and believe these skills can positively impact athletes far beyond their sport. My goal is to equip young athletes with practical mental tools, like confidence building, focus, and resilience, that they can use not only to perform better in competition but also to grow into stronger, more self-aware individuals.

For me, this work is about more than performance. It’s about helping athletes develop the mindset and life skills that will support them both on and off the field.