Mental Performance coachCoach Rachel
Private Mental Performance CoachCoach Rachel
Works with Middle School, High School, College, Adult
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun
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Get to know Rachel
Former Division 1 athlete focused on the mental and emotional skills of sport.
As a former Division 1 soccer player and having trained and competed in the sport of freediving, I understand the challenges and skills needed to compete at an elite level. I work with athletes and student athletes, ages 10+ and help them develop the mental and emotional skills needed to reach their performance goals. Focuses range from performance anxiety, confidence building, motivation, visualization, goal setting, and resilience to help the athlete reach their full potential in their sport. I have coached young adults in open ocean long distance swimming, soccer, scuba diving, freediving, and yoga.
How I can help you improve
I work with athletes to address anxieties, manage stress, build confidence, and incorporate tools and techniques that help their mind and emotions add to their performance.
A typical training session
We will do a one hour virtual session where we will discuss current blocks, anxieties, and stress, that the player is experiencing in both training and games. We will then focus on skills that will help the player overcome these obstacles and ultimately improve their performance. I provide exercises for students to focus on in between sessions that incorporates the work we are discussing in their sport.
Career & accomplishments
Master’s in Performance and Sport Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology
Division One Soccer in University
Trained and Competed in the sport of Freediving
Freediving and SCUBA Diving Instructor
Yoga Teacher 200-Hour
Competed in two separate 4-mile open ocean swimming races
Bilingual in English, Spanish
Have taught at multiple international schools worldwide
Coached four travel soccer teams
Worked as a trainer for 8 years to focus on skill development for players.
Best coach I ever had
The best coach I ever had was my high school basketball coach who pushed us both physically, emotionally, and mentally where we were able to take our team all the way to the 4A State Championship game. He empowered each individual while encouraging strong cohesiveness with the team. We were able to accomplish a lot more than people expected of us because he held us to a high standard of performance while also supporting each player on an emotional and mental level. This was one of my favorite teams I ever played on and I know his coaching style greatly contributed to our success and enjoyment of the game.
What athletes & parents should know
I have worked with athletes, both boys and girls, of all ages. I have also worked at several international schools. I am able to coach in both English and Spanish while also omitting an ethnocentric view when working with athletes from different cultural backgrounds. I would describe my coaching and teaching style as open, empathetic, personable, motivating, and adaptable to each person's needs and personality.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$250
$188
Then $800/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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