Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Kate
2x National Champion helping athletes win with mindset & mental skills
2x National Champion helping athletes win with mindset & mental skills
Hi Athletes Untapped community! My name is Kate Cohen, a professional athlete and mental performance coach with a doctorate from Florida State University. I bring a diverse and elite athletic background: I competed in soccer for 14 years, was a three-sport athlete in high school (track & field as a pole vaulter and wrestling — becoming the first female to wrestle on the boys’ team at Jackson Memorial High School), and am a two-time USA Powerlifting National Champion. Competing at this level has given me firsthand experience with the mental demands of elite performance, from pressure and expectations to resilience in the face of setbacks like injury. As a mental performance coach, I combine this lived experience with evidence-based strategies to help athletes build confidence, develop mental skills, and perform at their best. My approach is client-centered, empathetic, and focused on empowering each athlete to grow both in sport and beyond. I’m passionate about helping athletes pursue ambitious goals and recognize that meaningful progress is possible when the mindset is right. I can't wait to work with you!
Morganville, NJ
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Get to know Coach Kate
About Me:
Hi my name is Kate Cohen! I am instructor at NJIT, where I spearhead the sport psychology curriculum and teach introductory psychology. I graduated from the University of Delaware with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Exercise Science and Health and Physical Education, earned my Master’s in Health Promotion, and completed my Ph.D. in sport psychology at Florida State University. My research focuses on reducing the
heightened exposure to crisis-like outcomes often experienced by elite athletes during sport retirement. I have extensive formal applied experience delivering both one-on-one and team-based mental skills sessions with individuals across a variety of sports. My approach to teaching and mentorship is strengthened by my ongoing work as both an educator and professional athlete.
I maintain that while the physical aspects are certainly important, my mindset and use of mental skills and technique have allowed me to take my training to new heights. After recovering from ACL injuries in 2010, I began my competitive powerlifting journey and have used my expertise in sport psychology to practice what I preach. I am a sponsored athlete with leading strength brands, A7 International and Juggernaut Training
Systems. A professional athlete for USA Powerlifting, I recently defended my title as a 2x National champion and currently hold the World Record deadlift for my weight class, along with numerous state records set while residing up and down the East Coast. I am passionate about blending research and practice to educate and empower the next generation of athletes here at Athletes Untapped.
How I can help you improve your game:
I take an individualized approach to every athlete I work with. Together, we will identify your unique strengths, areas for growth, and performance goals, then build practical mental skills you can use consistently in practice and competition. My focus is on helping you develop confidence, resilience, and the mindset needed to perform at your best.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Sessions are conducted via one-hour Zoom calls. Our first session is an in-depth intake where I take the time to understand your goals, current challenges, and performance history. From there, we collaboratively develop a clear, individualized plan designed to help you strengthen your mental skills and move toward your goals with intention and structure.
Career summary and accomplishments:
2012-Present - Competitive Powerlifter, with 4 years Professional for USA Powerlifting. 2025 - 2x National Champ, 48kg World Record Deadlift, Top-5 all-time best totals for 48kg weight class 2024 – 2nd place National Championships, Top-10 all-time best totals for 48kg weight class 2023 - 1x National Champion Raw American Records, NJ, FL, VA Raw Push-Pull, Deadlift, Squat, Bench, and Total State Records 2017 - Selected to compete on Team New Jersey Sponsored Athletes with A7 International and Juggernaut Training Systems
Best coach I ever had:
So many people have helped me get to where I am today. The coaches who impacted me most were the ones who believed in me before I fully believed in myself and challenged me to grow beyond what I thought was ever possible.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I take my clients’ goals and ambitions just as seriously as I take my own. When an athlete commits to the process, I am fully invested in their growth and development. I believe in honest communication, accountability, and creating a supportive environment where athletes feel both challenged and encouraged. My role is not just to teach mental skills, but to help athletes build confidence, resilience, and character that extend beyond sport.
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