The athlete needs to be old enough and mature enough to understand and apply the concepts and skills we discuss. Generally speaking, 11-12 year olds are at a "sweet spot" to begin mental performance coaching. That said, every athlete is different and occasionally kids who are a bit younger are still ready and able to begin. If you are unsure, feel free to submit the inquiry form on the contact page or schedule a free initial evaluation.

Because mental performance coaching is truly a form of coaching/training, we are unable to accept insurance. Mental performance coaching is NOT a form of "treatment" for anything diagnosable, therefore there are no diagnosis or treatment codes to submit to insurance.

No — Mental performance coaching is not a "quick fix". It’s a process that requires consistent practice, reinforcement, and progression over time, just like physical training. When sessions are done individually without a sustained plan, the work often becomes fragmented. Athletes may learn random skills, but won't have the ongoing support or accountability to fully integrate them. This can lead to frustration, minimal improvement, or abandoning the process before real change takes place.

By committing to a package, athletes invest in both the learning and the implementation phases—giving themselves the best chance to build confidence, consistency, and mental resilience. Anything less would be doing them a disservice.

Initial evaluations are offered for FREE to determine if mental performance coaching is the right fit for your athlete!

In the interest of making coaching sessions as beneficial as possible, please note that these sessions are designed to be one-on-one between the coach and the athlete. Athletes often speak more openly with an outside, third-party which allows for more effective coaching.

That said, parents are encouraged to accompany minors during the initial evaluation. For athletes who skip the initial evaluation and dive straight in with a hybrid training program, Emily is happy to meet parents briefly at the start of the first session.

Finally, we ask that you avoid scheduling sessions while in the car. While it may seem convenient to connect on the way to rehearsal or practice, in-car video calls often cut out or freeze which wastes valuable time. We want every minute to be productive and a strong, stable connection makes that possible. Thanks in advance for understanding!