About Jen

Jennifer Knight, Ph.D., CMPC, is a performance psychology consultant with over 25 years of experience helping athletes, professionals, and military personnel excel under pressure. Originally from Ohio, Jennifer’s journey into sport psychology began on the soccer field, where coaching youth athletes revealed to her the critical role of mental resilience in performance. This insight inspired her to pursue advanced degrees in sport and performance psychology, merging her love for sports with the science behind achieving excellence.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has applied her expertise in mental performance to a wide range of clients. She has worked with NCAA Division I athletes across various sports, including pole vaulting, football, basketball, tennis, and soccer, as well as professional athletes. Her experience also extends to the military, where she served as a contractor for the U.S. Army, helping soldiers build resilience and mental toughness in high-pressure environments. In addition to sports, Jennifer has worked with corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, using performance psychology to sharpen their focus and achieve sustained success.

Jennifer’s deep roots in soccer have led her to coach at various levels for over 20 years, including high school, collegiate, and club teams. She has also served as a Girls' Director of Coaching (DOC) and worked with Olympic Development Programs (ODP) in Idaho, South Texas, and Region IV, where she presented on sport psychology.

Now based in Central Texas, Jennifer enjoys playing pickleball, researching her ancestry, and exploring the connections between genetics and mental performance.

Professional Certifications:

  • Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology

 

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Performance Psychology, University of Idaho

  • M.S. in Performance Psychology, Georgia Southern University

  • B.S. in American Government, University of Akron   

 

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