Sport Psychology & Performance Consulting services near me
advanced online performance coaching and consulting that empowers clients to unlock their highest performance potential
The Performance Pursuit is a sport & Performance Psychology consulting company that helps THEIR clients pursue excellence in sport, exercise, and career Through mental skills training.
the Role of sport psychology in Peak Performance
In today’s fast-paced world, the mental demands on athletes are as significant as the physical ones. This is particularly true for young athletes and college athletes who often face intense pressure to perform. Sport psychology services are an invaluable resource that can help these athletes enhance their mental toughness, address mental health concerns, and overcome challenges such as performance anxiety.
Sport psychology is a specialized field that focuses on the mental and emotional aspects of athletic performance. It involves using psychological knowledge and skills to address a variety of issues that athletes may encounter. This includes improving mental toughness, developing strategies to manage stress, and ensuring overall mental well-being.
Our consulting and coaching services can help you become mentally tough
Mental toughness is a critical component for success in sports. It refers to an athlete's ability to remain focused, resilient, and composed under pressure. Young athletes, in particular, benefit from developing mental toughness as it can help them navigate the competitive nature of sports and maintain confidence in their abilities. Sport psychology consultants work with athletes to strengthen these skills through various techniques such as visualization, goal setting, and positive self-talk.
MENTAL Training SERVICES that we offer
Mental skills training involves several key components essential for bolstering psychological capabilities and developing mental toughness. Each component is designed to enhance particular aspects of mental performance and when practiced consistently, they lead to notable improvements in how individuals handle pressure and perform tasks. Our customized mental training plans can accelerate your progress and lead to more substantial, long-term benefits. We offer a variety of sport psychology and performance services for athletes that includes individual coaching sessions, group workshops, integrated sport psychology programs and more that are aimed at improving your ability to perform better and consistently.
Individual mental Training
Your performance training begins with a 15-minute consultation to see how we can help you improve. We will then develop a unique program for your individual mental skills training that meets your needs, availability, and budget. Our consultations are available via online video conferencing/
What are the benefits 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.
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
Team and Group mental Training
Team and Group Training begins with a 15-minute consultation to see how we can help you improve your mental skills. Our team of consultants will create a mental skills training program tailored specifically to your team’s needs, goals and budget.
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.
Team & Group Training 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
Interested in specific services or even a combination but unsure which is best for you?
As we are passionate about making mental training affordable and easily accessible to the masses, we offer sport and exercise organizations the opportunity to integrate our innovative mental training services full time into their existing programs and memberships.
We recommend scheduling a free consultation before to ensure that you receive the best program tailored your specific needs and goals.
Create your specialized program from the services listed below:
Intake and Assessment
Individual Sessions
Team and Group Sessions
Coach Development Consultations
Presentations and Workshops
Integrated Programming
CMPC® Mentorship
About our performance consulting team
Our consulting team combines exceptional credentials with extensive professional experience in performance psychology. As Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC®) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, each member of our team has met rigorous educational and practical requirements that ensure the highest standards of professional practice. This demonstrates our commitment to excellence and adherence to established ethical principles in sport psychology consulting.
We maintain a strategic presence across the United States, with consultants based in Illinois, Virginia, Colorado, California, Minnesota, and Texas. Through advanced video conferencing technology and flexible communication options, we deliver seamless support to clients worldwide. This digital-first approach allows us to provide consistent, high-quality consulting services regardless of geographic location, ensuring our expertise is accessible to athletes, coaches, and professionals wherever they compete or train.
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WHAT MAKES OUR TEAM DIFFERENT
Our consulting team combines extensive athletic and coaching experience with the highest level of professional certification in performance psychology. As Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC®) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, we've met rigorous educational and applied experience requirements to ensure excellence in professional practice.
MENTAL TRAINING AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Our consultants deliver expert mental training services worldwide. With consultants based strategically across the United States including California, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, and Virginia, we leverage video conferencing technology to help athletes and coaches perform optimally nationwide. This flexible approach ensures our clients who are looking for sports psychologist services can receive consistent, high-quality support regardless of their location or time zone.
Who DO We Work With
At The Performance Pursuit we work on achieving peak performance with individuals, teams, and groups of all ages and levels of competition including:
Olympic Athletes
Collegiate Athletes
Professional Athletes
High school Athletes
Youth Athletes
Masters Athletes
Exercisers
Coaches
Sports Clubs
Parents
Benefits of sport psychology services
Having access to a sport psychology professional ensures that athletes receive consistent and tailored support. It also allows for the development of a strong therapeutic relationship, which is essential for effective intervention. Moreover, mental performance consultants and sports mental therapists are familiar with the unique athletic culture and can offer insights and strategies that resonate with the athletes they serve.
In conclusion, sport psychology is an essential resource for athletes striving to improve their mental game. By addressing issues such as mental toughness, mental health, and performance anxiety, sport psychology professional help athletes achieve their full potential both in sports and in life. If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, consider scheduling a free consultation with a performance consultant on our team below.
SCHEDULE A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
DISCOVER HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU TO ACHIEVE THE PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS YOU DESIRE
MENTAL TRAINING AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Our team of consultants are based across several US states including Illinois, Virginia, Colorado, California, Pennsylvania, and Texas but work with athletes and coaches remotely via video conferencing and phone which allows us to support our clientele anywhere across the globe.