Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Michael
Helping athletes build confidence, clarity, and love for the game
Helping athletes build confidence, clarity, and love for the game
I’m a mental performance coach who helps athletes develop a growth mindset, build effective routines, and compete with confidence. I teach athletes how to handle pressure, learn from failure, and stay consistent day to day, creating habits that support both performance and long-term personal growth.
Wentzville, MO
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Weekly Availability
Monday
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Friday
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
Unavailable
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Get to know Coach Michael
About Me:
I’m a mental performance–focused coach who helps athletes build confidence, consistency, and trust in themselves. I believe great performance starts with the mindset behind it, and I work to create positive, supportive environments where athletes feel safe to grow, learn from mistakes, and enjoy the process.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes develop a growth mindset, handle pressure, and build simple routines they can rely on in practice and competition. By improving focus, confidence, and emotional control, athletes learn how to stay composed, bounce back from setbacks, and perform closer to their potential.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Sessions are engaging, conversational, and athlete-centered. We’ll talk through mindset, routines, and real-game situations, then apply them using practical exercises and reflection. Each session is tailored to the athlete, with clear takeaways they can immediately use in training and competition.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I hold a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise and Sport Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), along with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Business Management and a minor in Psychology from Maryville University – St. Louis. During my graduate studies, I received SIUE’s Outstanding Non-Thesis Project Award for applied work in sport psychology. I am also the founder of Mental Highground, a mental performance coaching practice focused on helping athletes build confidence, consistency, and a growth-oriented mindset through evidence-based strategies.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had created a space where communication was open and mistakes were part of the learning process. They focused on growth, routines, and mental skills like focus and self-awareness, helping me build confidence that carried beyond sport.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that I care deeply about who the athlete is beyond their sport. I focus on creating a safe space built on trust, open communication, and encouragement, helping athletes grow with confidence while supporting their mental health and personal development.
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