Level up your game with Sports Mindset Coaching
Sports
Mindset Coaching
For High-Level Athletes.
Are you getting in your own way when it’s time to compete? Feeling like your fear
of failure is holding back your performance? We can help.
50 minutes can change your game.
From a single session to a series of mental workouts, sports mindset coaching is for teens and young adults everywhere who feel the pressure of high-performance athletics.
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We work with athletes across the country, from one-on-one support to full team workshops.
Get out of your own way
Sports Mindset Coaching will help you perform the way you want
You may not be the problem when you find yourself getting stuck in frustrating thought patterns, but you can be the solution. Sports mindset coaching for teens and young adults can help you re-write your competitive streak so your drive to achieve becomes a part of your goals instead of a barrier to achieving them. We’ll work with you to become clear about who you are and what you want as you take charge of your life, on and off the field or court.
Overcome things like
Negative thoughts
Fear of Failure
Fear of Injury
External Frustrations
Self-doubt
Anxiety
Hesitation
Feeling off-balance
"Kate has helped me immensely with my panic attacks during my softball games. She has helped me work through tough team dynamics that have affected my performance, and she has overall helped me become a better and more confident player.”
Ava, Softball Player
Seattle
With her unwavering commitment to helping athletes cultivate unshakeable mental strength, Kate empowers athletes to redefine their limits and embrace their journey to greatness.
J.R., Jacobs High School Varsity Coach
Chicago
“Kate has taken our game to the next level. Her work with mindset, emotional responses, game preparation, and confidence has had meaningful impact for our hockey program. She is an athlete, parent, and non-partisan ally to bounce questions off of. We are now embarking on our first final four in program history. Kate is the real deal.”
Spencer Montgomery, St. Ignatius Head Varsity Hockey Coach
Chicago
NEXT PLAY PODCAST
Episode
09
NCAA Gymnastics Phenom & Currently Flippin’ For a Livin’, Gracie Kramer
March 1, 2025
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39 min 53 s
Gracie Kramer joined the pod this month to chat with Kate and Owen about her gymnastics career and how she has continued training after college. They discuss everything from her path to UCLA to how she found her groove competing to her headspace now posting her training vlogs on social media.
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08
Northwestern Football Player & 2025 NFL Draft Prospect, AJ Henning
January 1, 2025
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23 min 33 s
Kate & Owen sit down with AJ Henning this month to discuss his college career, how his confidence was built as a kid, and his pregame rituals. AJ has sharpened his mentality to be stronger than ever as he approaches the next chapter of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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07
Los Angeles Lakers Player, Max Christie
November 1, 2024
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37 min 3 s
Max Christie joins Kate & Owen to dive into what life has been like for him in the NBA, how his mentality has shifted throughout his basketball career, and more on this episode of Next Play.
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06
NHL Player & Stanley Cup Champion, Jamal Mayers
October 1, 2024
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39 min 15 s
Join us with Jamal Mayers to talk hockey, diversity in the sport, winning a Stanley Cup, and what he hopes to impart to athletes as a coach. Jamal played 15 seasons in the NHL including stints on the St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks and won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. He also played on the Canadian national team.
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05
Northwestern Football Player, Ryan
September 1, 2024
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41 min 6 s
This month, we sat down with northwestern football player, Ryan Hilinski. Ryan talks about his journey in football, how mindset and mental health collide in sports, and more in this episode.
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04
Olympic Diver, Andrew Capobianco
August 1, 2024
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30 min 42 s
Listen to us as we speak with Olympic Diver, Andrew Capobianco ahead of the Paris Games! Andrew talks about how he began diving, how his mindset has evolved over the years of competition, and more in this episode.
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03
Olympic Volleyball Player, Lauren Carlini
July 22, 2024
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38 min 57 s
Join us as we speak with Team USA Volleyball Player and 2024 Paris Olympian, Lauren Carlini! Lauren shares her passion for the sport, how her mindset has evolved throughout her years of playing, and how she is planning to approach the Olympic Games.
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02
Wisconsin Basketball Hall of Famer, Mike Kelley
July 1, 2024
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31 min 28 s
Listen to our interview with Wisconsin Basketball Hall of Famer, Mike Kelley. We discuss everything from how he got into basketball, to what the recruiting process was like for him, to how he handles the mental game as a coach now with his...
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01
Next Play - Introducing your hosts: Kate & Owen!
June 15, 2024
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16 min
Dive in with Kate and Owen as they discuss why they decided to start Next Play and share a little more about themselves!
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