Great Athletes Think Elite provides flexible and remote scheduling for athletes to maximize coaching sessions through collaboration and support. Our one-of-a-kind MyMindset app helps athletes schedule coaching sessions, be reminded of daily mental performance tasks, complete journals, and stay on top of their goals.
Great Athletes Think Elite helps athletes develop elite performance routines by understanding their unique mental and physical cues and strategies for optimal performance. Meeting regularly will help athletes understand daily and weekly expectations, stick to their plan, and learn resilience when challenges occur.
One of our strongest aspects is our ability to provide specialized and highly effective coaching that blends sport psychology strategies with developed rapport and trust. We help athletes become very intentional with how they think, how they perform, and what they do in their day-to-day that makes them prepared for sports and life.
Allow me to effectively & efficiently provide personalized mental performance coaching for athletes.We will discuss each athlete’s strengths, goals, & areas of improvement while developing a personalized coaching plan based in sport psychology. Together, we can target the specific proven & effective sport psychology strategies to get you feeling & playing at your best.
EXCELLENTBased on 15 reviewsJohn ShalloMay 18, 2024Amazing experience, really helped and very thoughtful with every meeting.Nicole WoodroofMay 4, 2024We cannot say enough great things about Ashley and the work she has done with our son. When we started with her, his confidence regarding his sport was at an all-time low. He had been beaten down mentally by old-school coaches that don’t have any idea how to get what they really want out of kids. At almost sixteen, this had been going on for years. The focus she gave all of us, not just him, has made all the difference. She has helped my son refocus on what creates results to help him reach his goals, instead of being in his head about every tiny mistake he makes. As a high-level competitor herself, a high school counselor, and a coach, she has the trifecta of perfect skills for what it takes to work with kids and athletes. She understands kids in a way that even as parents we haven’t at times. In fact, we have asked her on several occasions to help us, and she partnered with us in a way that gave him the support he needed to meet his goals. Sometimes, although well-intentioned, we would say things that were reinforcing the thoughts that weren’t serving him well, but Ashley was patient with us too, and was able to help us help him. She has helped change our mindset as well as my son’s. She is an incredible, caring, wise mentor and we only wish we found her sooner! I highly recommend hiring Ashley Ainsworth!Caitlin McGonagleApril 22, 2024Ashley is the best! She is not only a very kind and enjoyable person to be around but she is an even better coach. She always makes sure to push me to my potential and is so encouraging the entire time. While I am away at school Ashley creates weekly workout programs for me and always sends me texts to check up on my progress and how I am doing. She has taken the time to get to know me and my body and I can’t be more grateful for the confidence she has given me in the gym!Ali McGonagleApril 22, 2024I recommend Ashley because she always pushes you to be the best you can be. She is super motivating, fun to work with, and is happy to see you succeed. She is the best coach for anyone looking to achieve their goals and adopt a healthier lifestyle!!Tyler ZarbockMarch 24, 2024Amazing teacher if you are willing to put in the work! Sets you up for success from the very first talk, and makes plans that are extremely easy to follow along, and all it requires is that you being willing to do everything with an intention!Chrissy Hunsberger-SmithJanuary 10, 2024I highly recommend Ashley to anyone who have performance anxiety, put too much pressure on themselves to be the best all the time, or even ones who have just hit a plateau and need help. She is genuine, honest, and truly cares for each of her athletes and it shows by her actions and words. She will listen to your wants, needs, and struggles as an athlete. After learning what you need, she will work with you to help you find different ways to visualize your goals reach them. As a prior college athlete, I know I would have benefited from having a coach like Ashley in my corner back then to help release some of the pressures of being a student athlete while also striving to be the best at my sport.Shannon MurphyNovember 13, 2023I recently worked with Ashley helping to get my mind settled for a Muay Thai fight this past weekend. In a very short amount of time, Ashley helped me drastically improve my mentality going into the fight. She is skilled and knowledgeable in her work and her passion and care for her clients is very apparent! I would recommend any athlete to Ashley looking to up their game in more ways than one.Dean PlummerNovember 5, 2023We can not thank Ashley enough for the time she invested in our son. The relationship and trust that Ashley was able to develop with our son enabled her to fully understand the barriers holding him back from realizing his full potential. It has been amazing to watch our son's performance change and his confidence soar with the skills and techniques Ashley has taught him. He now has a toolbox of skills that he can utilize on and off the field to help him succeed as he finishes up his high school career and transitions into college. We recommend Ashley and Great Athletes Think Elite to help your son or daughter reach their full potential on and off the field. Thank you Ashley!Kristen GarronMay 25, 2023Where do I even begin? Ashley is, simply, the best! She has helped me so much in achieving my personal goals using various tactics to build and maintain my mental strength. Her passion and drive is unmatched. She is so caring and compassionate and just wants you to succeed. Not only has she helped me but she’s also helped my 9 year old daughter through sports performance coaching. My daughter plays year-round club soccer and needed some help with her confidence on the field. Ashley was so wonderful with her and we saw a new spark in our daughter’s passion for the game and skill level on the field. Passionate, empathetic, caring, genuine, empowering and just all around awesome are some words I would use to describe Ashley. Do yourself a favor and work with Ash! You will not regret it!Brian ThreadgillMay 25, 2023My wife and I could not give a higher recommendation to Ashley and the support she provided to our child. They now how the skills to approach not only sports but school work and the challenges that growing up present.
Complete one mini sport psychology lesson + specific journal prompt per day for 8 weeks to develop an elite mindset for sports and life. Athletes will receive feedback & personal responses on their journaling from an expert coach to make sure they are both understanding the lesson and are staying on track. This course is best for athletes who are self-motivated, introverted, limited on time, tech-savvy, and would prefer to learn on their own time. Athletes can purchase discounted coaching sessions upon purchasing.
A comprehensive coaching program to receive personalized support in addition to specialized strategies in goal setting and motivation, focus and visualization, building confidence and positivity, stress and anxiety management, coping with adversity, creating effective performance routines, leadership skills, and self-advocacy. Athletes will be expected to complete specific, daily homework & intentional training that they will discuss with their coach each week. Metrics and coaching session notes are shared weekly for progress tracking.
Schedule a free call with Ashley to learn how hundreds of athletes have used consistency, intentionality, and accountability to transform their mindset and achieve peak performance using mental performance coaching!
From reaching a greater understanding of each athlete’s needs and ambitions to equipping them with the mental strategies necessary for success, our Mental Performance Coaching works to unlock an individual’s sport potential. By facilitating collaboration between team members and encouraging accountability in athletes’ pursuit of their goals, we seek to enhance performance by developing elite mindsets both on and off the field. Discover what parents are saying about our game-changing mental performance coaching based on a sports psychology approach.
In short, it depends on the athlete. Mental performance coaching, based on a sports psychology approach, provides valuable, holistic support to help athletes succeed. It all starts with individual sessions for the athlete and coach so that trust can be established in a confidential atmosphere – allowing both parties to create genuine connections through honest conversations. Ultimately, parent involvement is up to the consultant, athlete, and guardian’s discretion as they understand what level of participation will benefit them most on their journey toward success!
Notice: As a mandated reporter, any information regarding minors and harm to self, harm to others, or someone harming them will be reported to Children & Youth Services with or without parental notification.
Currently, our mental performance consultations are easily accessible online, with the convenience and security of ZOOM video conferencing. Let’s get together to maximize your performance potential – no matter your location!
absolutely not. we work with all athletes across a range of athletic sports, ages, and levels. All that we ask is that you are willing to put in the time & effort to strengthen your mental game!
Firstly, during the first meeting, an experienced coach will take the time to get acquainted with you and your athlete. Expect questions about goals, aspirations, and objectives – plus answers for any burning queries raised by parents or players alike! This is a crucial moment for everyone involved to determine how best they can work together toward achieving outstanding results.
To make your journey successful, let’s become acquainted with each other and discover the objectives that will be key to your success. Our discovery consultation is designed for just this purpose! The first discovery call is FREE.
We suggest a consistent approach with 8-12 sessions to get the most out of mental performance coaching, based on sports psychology. This will ensure time to review and practice the strategies, so athletes make lasting changes in their game. After that period ends, athletes may continue working with a coach regularly – weekly, biweekly, or monthly – for sustained success!