Mental Skills Training: Unlocking Your Performance Potential
Consider your journey in competitive sports or performance-related pursuits. Reflect on the countless hours dedicated to physical practice, technical refinement, and skill development. Most athletes invest 80-90% of their training time perfecting physical capabilities—yet a crucial question emerges:
"During peak competitive moments, are performance shortfalls typically due to insufficient physical skill, or do they stem from momentary lapses in mental focus?"
The answer reveals a compelling insight: athletes consistently attribute their performance challenges to mental factors rather than physical limitations. This raises a fundamental question about traditional training approaches. While physical practice remains essential, why do we often overlook the systematic development of mental skills that directly impact performance outcomes? The Performance Pursuit can help.
Our approach
At Performance Pursuit, we advocate for a comprehensive approach that integrates mental skills training with physical preparation. Our evidence-based methodology develops critical performance capabilities including:
Sustained competitive confidence
Enhanced concentration and focus
Strengthened mental resilience
Advanced emotional management
Our Process
Our systematic approach begins with a free consultation to understand your goals, followed by a comprehensive intake assessment that shapes your personalized training plan. Our process delivers results through:
Goal exploration in free consultation
Comprehensive mental skills assessment
Targeted performance consultations
Ongoing progress tracking
What are some of the skills and benefits I can gain from individual mental training?
Learn to set realistic, actionable goals that drive your progress and performance.
Master self-talk techniques to build and sustain confidence in both practice and competition.
Develop the ability to maintain a positive mindset, even in the face of adversity or setbacks.
Gain relaxation strategies that enhance everyday life and performance, helping you manage stress more effectively.
How do I get started with Individual Training?
Meet with one of our consultants for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how we can help you improve and achieve your goals.
Receive a unique mental training program that will be designed to meet your goals, needs, availability & budget.
Consultations are available via video call making it easy for you to attend from your phone or computer.
Individual Training Testimonial:
"The Performance Pursuit allowed me to tap into potential I didn't know I had and the sessions allowed me to work on weaker muscles and make them stronger." - Priscilla Frederick, Professional & Olympic High Jumper
Why choose team/group mental training?
Enhances the team's ability to perform reliably and reach their full potential.
Boosts the team's capacity to face and overcome challenges together, improving overall resilience.
Helps develop diverse leadership styles and the ability to motivate others effectively.
Promotes stronger team cohesion and the effective use of communication skills.
Increases team and group awareness to support and foster positive change.
How do I get started with Team Training?
Receive a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how we can help your team improve.
Our team of consultants will create a mental skills training program tailored specifically to your team/group's need, goals, and budget.
Workshops and group sessions can be delivered onsite at your training facility or remotely via video conferencing.
Team & Group Training Testimonial:
“From everything they talked about, it really sunk into our team’s hearts in which played a huge part on the field. They are a big factor to this team and it was awesome having them here.” - DI Collegiate Men's Soccer Player
Why choose counseling & therapy services?
Helps pinpoint goals and potential solutions to emotional or behavioral issues impacting mental health.
Teaches effective communication and coping strategies to enhance interactions and manage stress.
Builds self-esteem and confidence, particularly in handling challenging tasks or situations.
Provides support for a range of emotional, social, work, and school stressors.
How do I get started with counseling services?
Connect with one of our licensed professional counselors/social workers to see how we can help you improve and achieve your mental health goals.
In our sessions we will support you in addressing any difficulties you are faced with, incorporate your strengths and guide you in achieving wellness, happiness and success within your life.
Sessions are available via tele-therapy (phone or video) for Virginia residents.
What is our Integrated Mental Training Programming & why choose it?
Our innovative approach embeds expert mental training directly into your current offerings, enhancing value for your clients while maintaining operational simplicity.
Through our integrated programming model, your organization gains dedicated access to an expert performance consultant who delivers comprehensive mental training services.
Who have you worked with before?
Below are several organizations and sport clubs that we have integrated our programming full time over the past few years in Illinois, Virginia, Trinidad & Tobago.
Integrated Program Testimonial:
“Working with The Performance Pursuit over the last 3 years has given our strength and conditioning programs a tremendous boost when it comes to sport psychology. The mental preparation for competition is key. It’s the part of the puzzle most seem to neglect but plays such a massive role in the success of the athlete.” - Gregory Seale, Director, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Why choose us to speak at your event?
Over the years our team has spoken and presented at several national conferences, companies, and schools across the globe including the National Coaching Convention (NCC), United Soccer Coaches Convention and AASP Annual Sport Psychology Conference.
Our team will design a unique presentation/workshop specifically for your audience based on your identified goal and budget for the event.
Examples of Topics We Have Presented Before
Delivering Sport Psychology Services to Division I Athletes
Mind Games at Play: The Psychology Behind Sport
Introduction to Sport Psychology: For Running, For Success, For Life
Becoming a TOP Coach
The Importance of Sport Psychology in Athlete Development and it's Integration in Youth Soccer
What is CMPC mentoring and the benefits?
Earn your Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC®) designation—the highest standard in sport and performance psychology—through expert guidance from our certified consultants.
Our experienced team provides comprehensive mentorship through flexible delivery options, including face-to-face guidance, electronic support, and session observations. We focus on developing both your theoretical knowledge and practical consulting skills to ensure certification success.
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