Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Sadie
Train your mindset. Trust yourself. Compete freely.
Train your mindset. Trust yourself. Compete freely.
I’m a Division I athlete and Mental Performance Coach who helps athletes trust themselves under pressure. My approach is authentic, practical, and rooted in real competitive experience, helping athletes compete freely, confidently, and with belief when it matters most.
Columbia, SC
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
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Sunday
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10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Get to know Coach Sadie
About Me:
I am a Texas girl who ended up in the state of South Carolina chasing my dreams of being a Division 1 Beach Volleyball Collegiate Athlete. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing in 3 years, and worked hard to receive my Masters in Mental Performance Coaching while completing my final years of NCAA eligibility. I LOVE all sports and have developed such a great respect for every person who chooses to push themselves to the highest level athletically and in life. I have a passion for serving athletes of all ages, helping them become the best athlete they can be by equipping them with practical tools to tap into the strengths that they already have within themselves.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help you improve your game by strengthening the mental side of your performance so you can compete with confidence when it matters most. Together, we’ll work on building trust in yourself, managing pressure, and staying focused in high-stakes moments.
My approach is practical and individualized; I won’t ask you to change who you are. Instead, I help you understand your thoughts, emotions, and responses in competition so you can use them to your advantage. You’ll learn mental tools you can apply immediately in practice and games, including confidence-building strategies, emotional regulation, refocusing skills, and pressure reframing.
As a Division I athlete, I understand the mental demands of competition and create a supportive, authentic environment where you can grow, reflect, and perform freely. My goal is to help you compete with clarity, belief, and consistency.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session includes:
A brief check-in to understand your goals, challenges, and recent competition experiences
Targeted mental skill training tailored to your sport and season
Practical strategies you can apply immediately in practice and games
Reflection and simple takeaways to continue building mental skills between sessions
Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you build confidence, focus, and trust in yourself under pressure.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I am a Division I beach volleyball athlete at the University of South Carolina and a graduate student in the University of South Carolina’s Mental Performance Coaching master’s program. Alongside my athletic career, I have gained applied experience working with youth, high school, collegiate, and club athletes through individual and group mental performance sessions. I have served as the Mental Performance Coach for the Lake Murray Volleyball Club 16U National Team, where I led team sessions throughout their competitive season and supported athletes in developing confidence, focus, and emotional regulation. I am also completing a Mental Performance Mentorship with the University of South Carolina Athletics department, working under the supervision of the university’s mental performance staff. I have additionally worked directly under the University of South Carolina Athletics Mental Performance team, being mentored and trained under their staff, learning how to not only coach collegiate athletes, but how to coach every athlete at every level. Being under their mentorship I have learned tools that many universities apply to get their athletes to the highest level.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my college coach. They took the time to understand me as a person, not just as an athlete, and created a space where effort, growth, and learning mattered more than perfection. Because of that, I felt confident competing under pressure. They held high standards while communicating with honesty, empathy, and consistency. Their ability to balance structure with support shaped the way I approach coaching today and reinforced my belief that athletes perform best when they feel seen, supported, and trusted.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Caring for the athlete is my passion in life. I know what it is like to not only be successful in sports, but also to greatly struggle. I wish that throughout my whole career I was equipped with the tools that I am equipped with now. Because of these experiences, I approach every athlete with empathy, patience, and understanding. I recognize that each athlete’s journey is different, and my priority is creating a safe, supportive environment where athletes feel comfortable being themselves, asking questions, and growing at their own pace in not only athletics, but in life as well.
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