What we work on
Mental skills are trainable, just like a jump shot or a serve. Every plan is built around the athlete, their sport, and what is getting in their way.
Confidence
Building a steady belief in yourself that doesn’t depend on the last result.
Emotion regulation
Noticing big feelings early and learning to move through them without losing your game.
Bouncing back from mistakes
A reset routine for the next play, so one error doesn’t become five.
Focus and staying present
Keeping attention on what you can control, right here, right now.
Pre-game nerves
Turning nervous energy into readiness with tools you can use in the car, the locker room, or on the line.
Self-talk and imagery
Shaping the voice in your head and rehearsing success before it happens.
Pressure and big moments
Staying yourself when the stakes feel high.
Leadership and team culture
Communication, trust, and showing up for teammates.
How we work together
Individual sessions. One-on-one time to build a personal mental toolkit, practice it, and adjust as the season changes.
Team sessions. Workshops and ongoing programming for teams that want to communicate better, lead better, and compete with more trust.
In the Raleigh–Durham area or virtual. I meet athletes in person around the RDU area and online anywhere.
We start with a free intro call so you can ask questions and learn how I can help.
For parents
You watch your athlete work hard, and you also see the moments when their head gets in the way: the freeze after a mistake, the stomachache before a game, the confidence that disappears overnight.
I teach young athletes simple skills they can use on their own, and I keep you in the loop on what we’re working on so you can support it at home without turning the car ride into a coaching session.
Coaches are welcome too. I’m happy to work with them so everyone is pulling in the same direction.
About me
I’ve spent more than 12 years working with athletes and in clinical mental health, and I played basketball at the semi-professional level myself. I know what it feels like to want it badly and still get in your own way.
I hold a master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology and a bachelor’s in Psychology. Today I oversee a mental performance program for more than 900 student-athletes across every sport.
That scale taught me something I carry into every session: a swimmer, a goalkeeper, and a point guard all face pressure differently. Every athlete should be seen in their own sport, so that’s where we start.
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Ready to talk?
Book a free intro call. We’ll talk about your athlete, how I can help support their performance, and for you to ask me any questions!