Athletes who excel in their sport know that success isn’t just about physical strength but also mental resilience. To truly perform at their best and develop a growth mindset in sports, athletes must demonstrate resilience, manage pressure, control the controllables, and increase focus in sports. These key mental performance habits are the foundation of elite athletes’ routines. By adopting strategies such as visualization, mindfulness, and positive self-talk, athletes can stay calm under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and improve focus during critical moments in competition. These techniques not only enhance performance but also help athletes maintain long-term success, allowing them to consistently reach their full potential.
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Our mental performance coaching is a personalized program designed to inspire athletes who are ready to take their performance to the next level. Through collaboration, commitment, and adaptability, this program empowers athletes to unlock their full potential and approach their sport with renewed confidence and feelings of enjoyment. Using applied sport psychology strategies, athletes develop the mindset needed to increase focus in sports, build self-belief, reduce performance anxiety, and rediscover the love of competition.
Athletes engage in one-on-one coaching sessions where they celebrate their progress and strengths, set meaningful goals, and work on areas for improvement. Each session offers reflection on progress and dives into transformative sport psychology techniques which helps athletes to increase their focus in sports. Consistency, intentionality, and accountability form the foundation of this program, with daily tasks and homework designed to bring quick and lasting results. Our innovative web-based app, MyMindset, enhances the experience, offering tools to create daily habits and journal emotions. Key techniques may include:
Our coaching not only fits into a busy lifestyle with flexible, remote sessions but also helps athletes build resilience, increase focus in sports, and develop mental toughness. By cultivating confidence, focus, and a sense of purpose, athletes unlock the joy of achieving their best in sports and life while developing lifelong skills in goal-setting, perseverance, and motivation.
Your technique & skills are perfect in training but non-existent in competition…
Everyone says “You should feel confident!”… but you don’t feel like that is possible…
The fear of messing up leads you to avoid failure & you end up underperforming…
You feel you are not mentally prepared to compete at the collegiate level…
Identifying the negatives about your performance come way easier than identifying the positives…
Often, you feel frustrated when struggling to overcome a mental block that is hindering your performance…
There is fear that you may miss out on athletic opportunities if don’t consistently perform at your true capability level…
Athletes know that to be the best, they need to focus on their physical and mental training.
However, many athletes struggle with staying focused and dealing with pressure.
It’s no secret that sports require intense physical training.
But many people don’t realize that just as much effort is needed to prepare mentally.
The ability to rebound from tough losses and face adversity confidently takes ambition and courage.
Standing up in the face of overwhelming pressure or expectations requires resilience.
Our coaching will help you build self-confidence, focus on your goals, and stay consistent under pressure.
With the right mindset and mental tools, you can cultivate unshakeable self-belief and take control of your personal successes in any area of your life. So, why wait?
Through the power of mental training, you’ll master the skills to increase productivity, enhance efficiency, and increase your focus in sports.
Turn setbacks into springboards by mastering the art of bouncing back from failure. Harness the power of experience to propel yourself forward and grow stronger with each try.
Overcome your nerves and blast past performance anxiety with a surge of confidence. Get ready to captivate your audience like never before!
Discover what ignites your motivation, propels you forward and empowers you to pursue your wildest dreams.
Discover your inner resilience by consciously choosing the thoughts and dialogues that empower you and nurturing those for personal flourishing.
Craft an unbreakable spirit that will lead you to triumph. Fuel your confidence and resilience to achieve the unparalleled success that no one can match.
We conduct remote coaching sessions tailored to enhance your athletic performance through mental training. These sessions are flexible to accommodate your schedule. Additionally, we provide ongoing support and address any questions you or your parents may have via email or text. Rest assured, all information shared with us remains confidential, unless you grant permission to disclose it.
Smart Coaching Assessment
We discuss your goals, how you feel, and the specific areas that you need to improve.
Mental Performance Coaching Plan
We issue a plan we share with the athlete to clarify our path forward.
Coaching Calls
We review the progress made by the athlete based on the individual mental performance plan.
Action Plan and Goal Setting
During every call, we issue goal setting and an action plan for the week ahead.
Self-Reflection Work
Every athlete is asked to complete a weekly self-reflection to help them think about their progress.
Check-in for Guidance
Our check-ins help evaluate progress and ensure we head in the right direction.
Elite Mentality Program
An exclusive and comprehensive program designed to cultivate the mindset and skills needed for peak athletic performance and personal growth. Developed by sport psychology expert, Ashley Ainsworth, this program for athletes ensures a holistic approach to mental training and development.
Program Overview:
Our program focuses on crucial aspects of sports psychology that are the building blocks of an “elite” mindset for the strongest competitors. This includes:
Motivation & Goal Setting
Focus & Visualization
Self-Confidence & Positivity
Stress & Anxiety Management
Performance Routines
Athlete Identity & Self-Advocacy
Core Components of an Elite Mentality
Athletes will learn these skillsets through a series of “mini lessons” designed to create perspective, self-awareness, and provide strategies designed for the athlete to actively work & reflect on.
Our program feature 60 mini lessons and/or reflection prompts per day.
By clicking on the link above, you will be directed to our web-based app, MyMindset.
You are able to download the MyMindset app right to the Home Screen of your mobile phone.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Covering essential topics such as effective goal setting, visualization techniques, self-confidence building, stress management, performance routines, leadership skills, athlete identity, self-advocacy, & core components of an elite mentality.
Daily Engagement
Athletes benefit from structured daily tasks and exercises that enhance mental resilience, focus, and adaptability—all critical for achieving peak performance in sports and life.
Journaling and Reflection
Athletes utilize the in-app journaling feature to track their experiences, insights, and challenges. Regular reflection exercises promote self-awareness and reinforce learning, fostering an elite mentality on and off the field.
Holistic Development
Beyond enhancing athletic performance, the program equips athletes with essential life skills such as resilience, discipline, focus, and leadership—skills that are valuable both in sports and everyday life.
Improved Performance
By integrating mental training into their routine, athletes experience enhanced focus, confidence, and adaptability, leading to improved performance and consistency in competitions.
Long-Term Impact
Through journaling and reflection, athletes develop habits that promote ongoing self-improvement and maintain an elite mentality throughout their athletic careers and beyond.
By addressing the most relevant topics in sport psychology and providing comprehensive lessons & in-app tools, and access to caring and qualified coaches, “Elite Mentality” ensures that athletes not only excel and increase their focus in sports, but are able to apply the lessons & strategies learned into their everyday life.
Review each section below to find out what you will learn and reflect on.
EXCELLENT Based on 23 reviews Devon NickelJanuary 3, 2025 Ashley was so great with my daughter! Shes very positive and enthusiastic and gave practical tools to help her mindset. My daughter was skeptical about talking to someone, but she really enjoyed her time with Ashley. I would definitely recommend working with her! Emma LeppertDecember 31, 2024 I can only say good things about Ashley at Great Athletes Think Elite. Being a collegiate athlete you have to be on physically and mentally. Ashley helped me so much and provided me with techniques to help change my mindset and perspective which are applicable to sports and life beyond. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone looking to level up their play! Amy BrownDecember 22, 2024 We can’t thank Ashley enough for the difference she’s made for our son. She helped him rebuild his confidence and provided him with practical tools to manage his nerves during games. One of the most impactful strategies she introduced was establishing a daily routine of gratitude and goal-setting, which has improved not only his performance but also his overall mindset. Thanks to her guidance, he’s back to playing the sport he loves with renewed passion and giving his highest effort every time he steps onto the field. We highly recommend Ashley to any athlete struggling with confidence or mental blocks—her expertise and approach truly work! Sally AndersenOctober 24, 2024 I had been struggling with confidence and identity after switching from powerlifting to CrossFit, and it was tough mentally to make the transition. After 8 years as a powerlifter, I didn’t know how to redefine myself as an athlete in this new space. Ashley was a game-changer! She helped me rebuild my confidence and guided me through the mindset shift I needed to thrive as a CrossFitter. Now, I feel stronger mentally and more secure in my athletic identity than ever before. Highly recommend her for anyone needing a mindset reset or performance boost! Trisha DuffieSeptember 9, 2024 I have had the privilege of knowing Ashley for 4 years. She is an amazing resource and coach in countless aspects of life and sports. She always creates a welcoming and positive atmosphere and is able to create conversations that open new ways of interpreting situations. My family always felt open and honest in discussions with Ashley and always ended meetings with a positive outlook. Ashley was able to implement goals and ways to take personal accountability for progress without making it feel like work! She was able to help redirect and refocus thoughts and goals to keep us on track. Ashley truly was a game changer and much needed part of our team in order keep us going in the right direction. Highly recommended a million times! Lisa McGinnitySeptember 4, 2024 I had the fortunate opportunity to observe Ashley conduct a workshop with a group of high school athletes. I was beyond impressed listening to her powerful insights and guidance for stepping up an athlete’s mental game. She has a way of breaking down and simplifying the steps and strategies needed to be successful to perform at a high level, making it feel more manageable, less overwhelming, and highly attainable. The way she commands a room and can engage people is remarkable. I cannot recommend Ashley enough if you have a student athlete who needs to overcome mental performance barriers, or in general, just wants to excel in their sport. She really is quite impressive! John ShalloMay 18, 2024 Amazing experience, really helped and very thoughtful with every meeting. Nicole WoodroofMay 4, 2024 We 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!