As rewarding as being an athlete can be, it also comes with its challenges. You endure rigorous training, have to balance demanding schedules, and face physical demands that can negatively impact your mental health. Sports-related care often focuses on the physical, such as strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. While these are important aspects of athletic preparation and maintenance, it’s not the entire picture.
A sports mental health coach is a valuable resource for athletes, offering support that extends beyond the field or court. Our services focus on enhancing well-being and performance in all areas of life—whether it’s excelling in sports, thriving academically, building meaningful friendships, or balancing social media and personal growth.
Learn more about our mental health services for athletes and whether you could benefit from the guidance of one of our qualified coaches.
A mental health coach for sports is a trained professional who focuses on athletes’ mental health and performance. The goal of sports mental health coaching is to help clients develop a strong understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behavior in order to relieve stress, manage their mental health, and enhance their athletic performance.
At Blend, our coaches are clinically certified to help athletes with the following:
Our team believes that providing the tools to regulate your mind and body will allow your physical talents to shine. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions, allowing clients nationwide to access our services.
As every client has a unique background, needs, and goals, our sports mental health coaching process is tailored to each individual. We offer:
We tailor your training program to your individual needs and address any new obstacles as they arise.
Our mental health coaches use techniques such as visualization, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, and talk therapy to:
Prioritizing your mental health can significantly benefit your overall quality of life. At Blend, we recognize that, for some, starting the process can be daunting. Therefore, we recommend trying both individual and group counseling to see which setting you feel most comfortable in. If you feel more comfortable initially as part of a group, sign up and join Blend that way. You can start individual sessions whenever you are ready.
Our sports mental health coaches at Blend provide mental health and mental performance services to a diverse clientele. We see athletes from all backgrounds and of all ages and levels, including youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. Currently, Blend is working with some of the top professional athletes in the world!
Blend works with athletes of all ages; however feels that there is a particularly strong need for improved and proactive mental health coaching for youth athletes. We recognize that children who play sports are children first, and we have carefully developed age-based approaches to mental health coaching for youth and adolescent athletes to help them grow both in and out of sports.
Parents supporting their child’s sports can experience their own stressors, such as demanding schedules, pressure to help their children achieve success, and performance-based anxiety. At Blend, we also specialize in mental coaching for parents and families. We offer mental health counseling, strategies to address the unique challenges of having a child involved in sports, and effective methods to support your child in managing their own stress both in and out of sports.
Having a professional who provides mental health and performance support can make a significant difference in performance and overall wellness. At Blend, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals by equipping you with tools that will make your mental health a strength and a huge contributor to your success.
Contact us today to learn how a sports mental health coach can help you.
