Sport Psychology & Mental Performance Services

Master the Confidence Equation with our Mental Skills Curriculum

 

Proven Strategies for Developing Confidence and Resilience

In-Person & Telehealth Services

Unlock your full athletic potential with Athlete Insight - Our specialized team helps athletes develop mental resilience and achieve peak performance.

Whether you are a professional or youth athlete, weekend warrior or competitive age-grouper, our customized mental skills curriculum will empower you to overcome mental blocks, optimize your performance, achieve your athletic goals, and have MORE FUN.

Why Athlete Insight?

Dr. Kate Bennett, founder of Athlete Insight and lead sport psychologist, developed the Athlete Insight Mental Skills Curriculum which has been proven to effectively help athletes of all ages and competitive levels improve their confidence and resilience. If you are ready for change and willing to do the work, we can help you too!

Ready to take the guesswork out of feeling more confident?

The Athlete Insight Mental Skills Curriculum makes confidence a concrete process.

Proven Results: The Mental Skills Curriculum has been used for over 10 years with athletes. From the National Championships and World Cup podiums down to youth team tryouts, we trust that our mental skills curriculum will boost your confidence, too.

Tailored Program: We pride ourselves in being effective and efficient - our goal is to provide the mental skills that you need in a meaningful way. Your one-on-one sessions will cover the mental skills that are most relevant to you up front - there is no waiting for the good stuff. We bring it straight to you at the start.

Comprehensive Sport Psychology & Performance Enhancement Services

  • Mental Skills Training

  • Confidence & Resilience Training

  • Stress & Anxiety Management

  • Return from Injury

  • Motivation

  • Sport Trauma Recovery

  • Coach-Athlete Relationship

Need Something Else? We offer complementary services such as psychotherapy, eating disorder support, and sports psychiatry.

Hard work rarely pays off when doubt enters the competition. Through our Mental Skills Curriculum, athletes can master the Confidence Equation. It’s time to put doubt away and compete to your fullest potential.

Our team is committed to helping athletes thrive in life and sport. Schedule a complimentary discovery call today to start your journey towards lasting confidence and resilience.

Are you ready to show up to your next competition CONFIDENT in yourself?

How might it feel to compete to your full potential ?

Is it time to ditch your doubt?

Are you ready for your most competitive and fun season yet?

Athlete Insight is ready to help you!

FAQs

What is the Confidence Equation?

Athletes often hope to feel confident during important events, whether that be an age-group time trial, youth team tryout, or the Olympic Games. However, the truth is that confidence is not a feeling. It is a thought process. Athlete Insight takes the guess work out of hoping to feel confident by focusing on past success, preparation, controllables, and, most importantly, joy, to help athletes train their brains to think confidently.

What is the Mental Skills Curriculum?

Our Mental Skills Curriculum helps athletes to develop a “toolbox” of strategies that they can take into training and competition. We teach skills such as mindfulness, goalsetting, and self-talk reframing in concrete, tangible lessons. Just like learning math, we focus on one skill at a time and build upon the progression of skill acquisition. Each session follows with homework to help athletes master their new skills and troubleshoot challenges as they arise.

How many sessions will I need?

Not surprisingly, this varies by individual. However, our Mental Skills Curriculum covers the “basics” in six sessions. We find that younger athletes tend to benefit from fewer sessions whereas more experienced and competitive athletes may need to cover the full curriculum to optimize their headspace. The Mental Skills Curriculum covers 18 lessons in total and some sessions cover multiple lessons. No two athletes are alike - once we understand you and your needs, we can provide a estimate on how many sessions you will likely need.

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Adam Kroot, MA, MS, CMPC

In-person & Telehealth

Grappling with life’s challenges can be incredibly difficult – especially in high-performing environments where the pressure to achieve is constant and identity is often tied to results. As a former college basketball player with the experience of competing in the NCAA DIII Final Four, I understand the unique demands and sacrifices that can come with competing at a high level and recognize that addressing our struggles takes courage and vulnerability.

I aim to honor this by creating a compassionate and trustworthy space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through a direct, honest, and empathetic approach, I help clients confront personal obstacles, navigate performance demands and unlock their full potential. My experience as an athlete strongly informs my work and allows me to connect authentically with those navigating similar challenges.

My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to foster more meaningful, purpose-driven lives – both in and beyond performance.   

Specialties

Sport & performance enhancement, confidence, perfectionism, burnout, college recruitment, anxiety, depression, OCD, & trauma

Populations

Children (10+yo), Adolescents, Adults

Alison Zigler, MS, MS, CMPC, LPCC

In-person & Telehealth

Sometimes clients feel an overwhelming sense of pressure from the world around them or in their sport. They are trying to make sense of their identity while fitting into a world of high expectations. This may lead to concerns such as anxiety and depression, impacting performance and overall wellbeing. As a former DI and DII student athlete, I get it.

I strive to actively listen to every client to understand their unique needs and strengths. I often help clients identify concerns or roadblocks in their mental well-being and then work through these with them. I primarily utilize acceptance and commitment therapy to enhance present moment focus and overall psychological well-being. I also utilize psychodynamic therapy to understand unconscious processes that may be manifested in the client's present behavior.

I work to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, in which clients can develop a holistic understanding of their world and individual needs. It is my goal that clients will not only enhance their ability to effectively cope with the full variety of life’s worries but also improve their confidence in their ability to reach success both in life and sport.  

License

Colorado

Specialties

Sport & performance enhancement, grief, injury recovery, college recruitment, anxiety, depression, trauma, & self-compassion

Populations

Children (10+yo), Adolescents, Adults

Kate Bennett, PsyD

In-Person & Telehealth

Athletes are “supposed” to be mentally tough; however, the truth is that athletes are humans first. As a person, you experience all of the same stress as your non-athlete peers in addition to ALL of the stressors that sport & competition brings along. You might struggle to acknowledge that your mind may not be “tough enough” to handle all of that stress. I am here to say, it is okay. You can ask for help. In fact, you become stronger and tougher when you know how to effectively manage your headspace.

I meet all athletes exactly where they are at, as humans first. Together, we identify goals to meet your life and sport needs. When you work with me, you get a therapist and a coach. My goal is to provide the “right-for-you” tools, strategies, and insights to support you in becoming the most confident and resilient version of yourself in both sport & life.

Licenses

Colorado, Wyoming

Licensed Way of Champions Coach

Specialties

Eating disorders, sport & performance enhancement, anxiety, perfectionism, career/life transition, confidence & resilience, sport trauma, injury recovery

Populations

Children (14+ yo), Adolescents, Adults