Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Kristin
Professional and Impact-Driven
Professional and Impact-Driven
I help athletes unlock their mental edge with high-energy coaching that builds confidence, resilience, and the drive to crush their goals. Tap into you inner strength, stay focused under pressure, and show up with confidence in every challenge.
Upper Marlboro, MD
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Tuesday
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Wednesday
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Thursday
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Kristin
About Me:
I am Mental Performance Coach with a rich background in athletics, academics, and student-athlete development. I have been connected to sports over the last 25 years through coaching and academic support roles. My experience includes coaching youth volleyball teams and working as a Learning Specialist, Academic Counselor, and Associate Director at top programs including Michigan State, Georgia Tech, Penn State, and University of Maryland, where I supported high-profile and at-risk student-athletes in academics, career development, and life skills. Today, I help youth and student-athletes optimize growth, develop life skills, manage stress, and navigate personal and social challenges.
How I can help you improve your game:
By sharpening your focus, boosting your confidence, and building the mental toughness you need to perform at your highest level.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I will create a safe space and provide an appropriate outlet for you to speak on the challenges and concerns you are facing, especially those that might be affecting you greatly in your sport. I take a proactive approach, tailored to your individual circumstance. Some of the key areas we are able to address in sessions are: personal issues, sense of self, transition struggles, social aspects, goal setting, life skill development, self-advocacy and stress management.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Mental Performance Coach and former collegiate athletics professional with over 15 years of experience supporting youth, student-athletes, and professionals in achieving peak performance. Skilled in coaching, academic support, and life skills development, with expertise in goal setting, stress management, self-advocacy, and personal growth. Proven leadership experience in supervising staff, managing large-scale mentoring and academic programs, and providing individualized guidance to high-profile and at-risk athletes. Hold a B.S. in Kinesiology from Penn State University and an M.S. in Sport Psychology from Michigan State University.
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What athletes and parents should know about me:
My coaching philosophy emphasizes safe, proactive, and individualized support, giving clients the tools and confidence to perform at their best in both sport and life.
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