You already put in the physical work. Mental performance coaching helps you train your mind the same way you train your body.

Together we develop the mental skills that directly impact how you perform: confidence, focus, handling pressure, and bouncing back from mistakes. Then we apply those skills to real situations you face in competition, managing nerves, staying present, and performing consistently when it matters most.

Mental performance and sports psychology coaching is not therapy. It is skill-building. Think of it as training for how you think, respond, and show up when the pressure is on.

If you're an athlete who cares about performing at your best, you're in the right place. I work with athletes of all ages and levels:

Youth and middle school athletes who are building confidence, learning how to handle mistakes, and developing a healthy relationship with competition.

High school and collegiate athletes who are navigating pressure, expectations, and the mental demands of competing at higher levels.

Adult and recreational athletes who are serious about how they perform and how they feel doing it, whether you're a touring professional or someone who simply loves to compete.

In general, this work tends to be a strong fit for athletes around age 14 and up, though younger athletes can benefit in certain competitive environments, such as individual sport athletes and those already competing at elite levels. The age of your athlete is something we will assess together in your initial consultation.

All of them.

The mental skills we develop together apply across every sport and every level of competition. Confidence, focus, managing pressure, and bouncing back from mistakes are universal.

In many cases, it actually helps when you come to the coaching relationship as the expert in your sport. That dynamic builds confidence and a sense of ownership in your own development.

My personal background includes Division I soccer and lacrosse, and continued competition in adult USTA tennis, but the sports psychology frameworks I teach apply in every performance environment.

Every session is personalized to you and what you're working through right now.

For older teens and adults, sessions are typically 45 to 50 minutes and tend to be conversational and strategic, focused on patterns, habits, and how to apply mental skills in real competition situations.

For younger athletes, shorter 30 minute sessions are often most effective, using hands-on activities, whiteboard work, and real-life scenarios to make new skills stick.

Across all ages, the goal is the same: to build and train practical mental skills you can actually use when it matters most.

Sessions are available virtually, or in person at New Rochelle Racquet Club. In some cases, sessions can also take place in your performance environment, whether that's the field, court, pool, or wherever you compete.

If something feels off in your performance, even if you can't quite name it, this work can help.

Many athletes I work with are:

• Putting in the work but not seeing it show up in competition
• Dealing with nerves, pressure, or frustration that gets in the way
• Stuck in negative thought patterns or constantly comparing themselves to others
• Wanting to feel more confident and consistent
• Returning from injury, medically cleared to play but not yet feeling mentally ready to compete

You don't have to be struggling to benefit from sports psychology and performance coaching. The best athletes in the world aren't just training their sport skills. They are developing the whole athlete, including how they think and respond when the pressure is on.

Some athletes notice a shift quickly, especially in how they think about and approach their performance. Lasting change comes from consistently applying what we work on in practice and competition. Like physical training, this builds over time.

Many athletes feel like they have a strong set of tools within 3 to 8 sessions. From there, some take those tools and run with them, while others continue working together as they keep building and navigating new challenges in their sport.

The skills we develop together are not just for one season. They are life skills athletes carry into new levels, new environments, and beyond sport.

You are always welcome to take a break and check back in during transitions or when you need additional support.

Mental performance coaching is focused on performance. We work on skills like confidence, focus, routines, and handling pressure in sport and other competitive environments.

If you or your athlete is dealing with clinical mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or eating disorders, those challenges often extend beyond performance and into other areas of life. In those cases, I will always refer to a licensed mental health professional. If this is a concern, we will talk through it together during your initial consultation to make sure you are getting the right support.

Yes. I work with teams, clubs, and small groups to build shared language, confidence, and mental skills within a team environment.

If you’re a coach or organization interested in building mental skills training into your competitive environment and culture, feel free to reach out and we can talk through what might be a good fit.  

You can learn more on my services page.

I offer individual sessions and packages to fit different needs and goals. You can view current options on the Services page.

Mental performance and sports psychology coaching is not covered by insurance.

If you have questions about whether this work is right for you before committing, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. You can schedule that here.