Mental performance coaching focuses on developing the mental skills that support performance, including confidence, focus, handling pressure, and responding to mistakes. We apply these skills to real performance situations, helping athletes navigate competition, manage nerves, stay present, and perform more consistently. Mental performance coaching is not therapy. It is skill-building. Just as athletes train their body and technique, we train how they think, respond, and show up in competition.

I work with athletes of all ages and levels, including: • 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 performance while continuing to grow and compete • Adult and “masters” athletes, whether you're a touring professional or a recreational athlete who cares deeply about how you perform and how you feel doing it In general, this work tends to be a strong fit for athletes around age 14 and up, though younger athletes can benefit in the right situations, such as individual sport athletes and those already competing in elite training environments. The age of your athlete is something we will discuss in your initial consultation.

I work with athletes across all sports. While my background includes collegiate soccer and lacrosse and continued competition in adult tennis, I understand the challenges athletes face at all levels. The mental skills and frameworks I teach apply in all performance environments. In some cases, it can help when the athlete comes to the coaching relationship as the expert in their sport, as it builds confidence and a sense of ownership in the process.

Every session is personalized based on the athlete and what they’re working through. For adults and older teens, sessions are typically 45-50 minutes and for younger athletes, shorter 25 minute sessions are often most effective. With younger athletes, sessions are often more hands-on, using whiteboard work, simple activities, and real-life scenarios to teach new skills. With older athletes, sessions tend to be more conversational and strategic, focused on patterns, habits, and how to apply tools in competition. Across all ages, the goal is the same: to build practical mental skills that athletes can actually use when it matters. Sessions take place in my office In Larchmont, NY, virtually, or in the athlete’s performance environment, such as the field, court, pool, or wherever they compete.

If something feels off in performance, even if you can’t quite name it, this work can help. Many athletes I work with are: • putting in a lot of effort but not seeing it show up in competition • dealing with nerves, pressure, or frustration • stuck in negative thought patterns or comparison • wanting to feel more confident and consistent • returning to sport from an injury that was traumatic, or where they are medically cleared to play but don't feel ready to compete mentally You don’t have to be struggling to benefit from mental performance training. The best athletes aren’t just training their sport skills. They’re developing the whole athlete, including how they think and respond under pressure.

Some athletes feel a shift quickly, especially in how they think about 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 about 3–8 sessions. From there, some take those tools and run with them, while others continue working together as they keep building and navigating new challenges as they grow in their sport. The skills we’re developing aren’t just for one season. They’re life skills athletes carry into new levels, new environments, and beyond sport. Athletes are always welcome to take breaks and check back in during transitions or when they need additional support.

Mental performance coaching focuses on performance. We work on skills like confidence, focus, routines, and handling pressure within sport or other performance environments. If an athlete is dealing with clinical mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or other challenges, those concerns often extend beyond performance and into other areas of life. In those cases, I will always guide them toward a licensed mental health professional. If this is a concern, we’ll discuss it during the initial consultation to make sure the athlete is 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.(/services)

Sessions are $155 per session and typically last 45–50 minutes. For younger athletes, shorter 25-minute sessions are sometimes more appropriate. These sessions are $77. Mental performance coaching is not typically covered by insurance.