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​Consulting  Approach with Clients

​I am a sport science trained professional who is not a clinical psychologist- therefore, I do not treat any clinical or abnormal psychological issues. My approach to mental training is to meet the athlete or performer where he or she currently is in their sport or activity by rigorously assessing and interviewing the client to understand the root of the issue. With an established target and a baseline to work off of, I then employ a variety of mental skills and other educational techniques in an office setting to instill knowledge and specific skills a client can use to improve their mental strength. Following the educational phase, I then follow my clients to the practice fields and competition areas to help translate the skills learned to competition.

Clients can gain access to services via Google Hangouts or Apple FaceTime in place of in-person consultations. Skype is not a medium that meets APA standards for confidentiality at this time and therefore is not a medium that I use. This is for the protection of my clients. ​

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For Athletes & Performers

Mental training involves systematic and tailored skills and activities to build mental toughness, enhance one's ability to thrive under pressure, and to regulate oneself no matter the situation. Following an intake, clients are taught a variety of mental skills in a classroom/ office setting and at practice facilities:

• Setting proper goals and objectives for practices and performances
• Learning to regulate anxiety and emotions
• Building confidence
• Mindfulness meditation for better awareness and focus
• Effective self-talk strategies
• Using imagery and visualization to enhance mental preparation
• Developing effective routines prior to performances, during, and following performances
• Enhancing and understanding motivation
• Building and developing resilience

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For Coaches

​Mental trainings for coaches involves educating both coaches on many issues that can negatively influence their coaching and their athlete's or performer's performance. Typical sessions include:

• How to create an optimal motivational climate for your team
• How to handle the injury process with athletes
• How to promote positive youth development in young athletes
• How to avoid burnout in athletes
• How to promote good sportspersonship and being a good teammate
• How to manage the stress of coaching
• How to reinforce mental skills taught to athletes
• How to incorporate mental skills training into your team culture

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For Teams & Organizations

​Mental skills training for teams involves educating all personnel on the core mental skills mentioned under services for athletes and performers. In addition to these services, team specific services include:

• Team building exercises to enhance both social and task cohesion 
• Developing effective team communication
• Leadership training for senior players and team captains
• How to handle being in a new role on the team (learning how to be a reserve player or how to be a starter)

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