Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes:
Do You Dominate in Practice But Freeze When It Counts?
Stop Playing Scared. Start Playing Strong.
You know you have the talent. You prove it every practice. But when the lights come on and the pressure hits, something changes. You hesitate on plays you'd normally make. You second-guess decisions that used to be automatic. You're not alone - and you're definitely not broken. You just need to train your mind like you train your body.
Does This Sound Like You?
✓ You replay mistakes for days, even after great games
✓ You feel your stomach drop when the coach calls your name
✓ You play it safe when you should be aggressive
✓ You worry more about not messing up than making great plays
✓ Your parents say you're "in your head" but don't tell you how to get out
✓ You know you're capable of more but can't access it when it matters
Here's What Most Athletes Don't Realize
The difference between good and great isn't more reps in the gym - it's training your mind to access your skills when the pressure's on.
Every game you wait is another game playing below your potential. Your competition is already training their minds - are you?
The Real Cost of Mental Blocks
Without mental training, talented athletes watch opportunities slip away:
• The gap between practice and game performance only gets wider
• Confidence issues compound - hesitation becomes fear, then avoidance
• You develop a reputation for being "inconsistent" when you're actually just undertrained mentally
• College scouts notice players who perform under pressure - not just raw talent
The mental game becomes MORE important as you advance, not less.
What Changes When You Train Your Mind
Athletes who master mental performance experience:
• Consistent confidence - playing the same in games as practice
• Faster recovery - bouncing back from mistakes in seconds, not days
• Pressure becomes fuel- getting excited for big moments instead of dreading them
• Recognition from coaches - being known as the "clutch" player
“I see the difference when she’s competing but more importantly she has told me she feels the difference.”- Parent of a Think Strong Athlete
The 5 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery
1. Confidence Building
Turn confidence from a feeling into a skill through daily reps, pre-game routines, and proven techniques that work when pressure hits.
2. Focus Under Pressure
Learn to lock in on what matters and tune out distractions - from crowd noise to your own negative thoughts.
3. Mistake Recovery
Master the "next play mentality" with the Acknowledge → Reset → Refocus system that keeps one mistake from becoming five.
4. Emotional Control
Manage frustration, anxiety, and pressure with regulation techniques that keep you performing instead of reacting.
5. Mental Toughness
Build true resilience and a growth mindset that turns setbacks into comebacks.
This Isn't Therapy or Motivation - It's Skill Training
Just like you wouldn't expect to get stronger without a workout plan, you can't expect to get mentally tougher without mental training. This is about:
• Practical techniques you can use immediately
• Sport-specific applications that fit your game
• Measurable progress you can track
• Skills that transfer to life beyond sports
You don't need to be "broken" to benefit from mental performance coaching. Even the most confident athletes have mental blind spots that coaching can eliminate.
What You'll Get in Your Mental Performance Program
7 Focused Training Sessions
• 1 foundational session to assess your current mental game
• 5 sessions covering each pillar of mental performance
• 1 integration session to put it all together
Ongoing Support and Progress Tracking
• Weekly practice assignments
• Progress check-ins
• Adjustments based on your games and competitions
Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately
• Personalized pre-game routines
• Mistake recovery protocols
• Pressure training exercises
• Progress tracking methods
• Real-world applications for your specific sport
Ready to Stop Playing Scared?
Your mental edge starts now. Every practice, every game, every opportunity - you're either building mental strength or letting it slip away.
The choice is yours: Keep hoping your mental game improves on its own, or start training it like the skill it is.
Your physical training got you this far. Mental performance training will take you where you want to go.
Book your assessment session and discover exactly what's holding you back from consistent peak performance.
Kristin Tullo, Mental Performance Mastery Certified Coach.
Reach out on Instagram @CoachKristinTullo where I’m posting tips and strategies for athletes and coaches daily- I respond to every message.