Book Lessons with Coach Stephanie

I’m Stephanie, a Mental Performance Coach with a master’s degree in Psychology and experience as both a school counselor and coach. I believe mental skills deserve the same attention as physical training because confidence, focus, and resilience can all be developed.

I work with athletes who want to perform with greater confidence, manage competition nerves, overcome self-doubt, and stay composed under pressure. My coaching is personalized, practical, and evidence-informed, giving athletes tools they can use immediately in practice, competition, and everyday life.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your mindset, bounce back from setbacks, or simply enjoy your sport more, I’m here to help you build the mental skills that support both performance and long-term well-being.

Success in sports is about more than physical ability. The strongest athletes also train their mindset.

I help athletes develop the mental skills needed to perform with confidence and consistency. Together, we’ll work on improving focus, managing pressure, building confidence, overcoming fear of mistakes, strengthening resilience, and creating routines that support peak performance.

Every session is tailored to your goals, whether you’re preparing for competition, recovering from a setback, or looking to take your performance to the next level. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can use in practice, competition, and everyday life so you can compete with greater confidence and enjoy the game you love.

A typical session with me starts with a quick check-in about how practices, games, or competitions have been going. From there, we identify one or two mental skills to focus on, such as confidence, focus, handling pressure, or bouncing back after mistakes.

We then work through practical tools and exercises you can use right away. That might include breathing techniques, self-talk strategies, visualization, pre-performance routines, or ways to reset after a tough play. We also talk about how to apply those skills in your sport, so the work feels relevant and realistic.

Every session ends with a clear plan for what to practice before we meet again. Whether you are preparing for competition, recovering from a setback, or trying to perform more consistently, each session is tailored to your goals and designed to help you compete with more confidence and enjoy the game you love.

* Master’s Degree in Psychology

* Experienced school counselor supporting youth social-emotional development

* Mental Performance Coach specializing in confidence, focus, resilience, and performance under pressure

* Experienced dance and tumbling coach working with youth athletes

* Developed individualized mental skills training programs for athletes

* Passionate about helping athletes build skills that support success both in sport and in life

As both a coach and a school based counselor with a background in psychology, I understand that every athlete is different. My goal is to create a supportive environment where athletes feel comfortable learning, asking questions, and challenging themselves.

I believe confidence, focus, and resilience are skills that can be developed with practice. My coaching is practical, personalized, and designed to give athletes tools they can use immediately in practices, competitions, and everyday life.

I also value partnering with parents. While each session is centered on the athlete’s goals, I want families to feel informed and supported throughout the process. Together, we can help athletes build the mindset to navigate challenges, enjoy their sport, and perform with confidence under pressure.