Mental Coaching for (Former) Athletes

Be a kid again, hire a coach. Rediscover your passion and purpose with our coaching program designed specifically for former athletes.

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Remember your favorite Coach

Chances are they did not let you take it easy and they pushed you every step of the way. They challenged you, they motivated you, and they supported you. As a result, you likely reached goals you never thought possible. As an adult, with no coach, many former athletes struggle to stay motivated and struggle to set and reach goals. If you are a former athlete looking to get “coached up”, then Mental Mettle Coaching can help.

Hire a coach, set some goals, lace up your shoes, and LET’S GO!

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Coaching for Whatever race your running

Coaching can help with many areas of your life.

Reaching health goals
Improved relationships with your spouse, family, and friends
Career aspirations
Overcoming adversity
Finding fulfillment in life
Increased confidence, gratitude, empathy, and resilience

Adult Coaching Packages

Our adult coaching packages include:

Virtual sessions

Confidentiality

Weekly accountability check-ins

Access to Coach Thomann for follow-up questions

Members-only options on any group coaching sessions

Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly depending sessions

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The Mental Edge

"The Mental Edge" is your go-to resource for unlocking peak performance through mental resilience and strategic mindset training with stories containing valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice tailored for athletes, coaches, and parents alike. Explore techniques to enhance focus, build confidence, and overcome adversity, empowering you to excel in sports and life.

Sleep: The Hidden Edge for Athletic Performance

One of the most impactful topics explored in Episode 125 of the Mental Mettle Podcast is the science—and overlooked power—of sleep for elite performance. As a coach who’s experienced firsthand the mental and physical toll of sleep issues, Coach Matt Thomann dives deep into how quality rest is not just for recovery, but a true superpower for athletic and cognitive growth.

The Compound Power of Consistency: How Small Steps and Grit Unleash Your True Potential

Endurance isn’t just about the miles, the medals, or monumental records. It’s about discovering new limits—again and again. In Episode 123 of the Mental Mettle Podcast, Pierce Showe, a world-record endurance athlete, shares how his journey from first race jitters to ultra finishes proves one truth: the secret to “what else is possible?” lies in a single step repeated with intention, not talent or brute force.

Creating Player-Led Culture: How Trust and Freedom Grow Leaders in Sports

One of the most powerful, transformative concepts in sports today is the player-led culture—where athletes are trusted, challenged, and given the space to lead, not just follow. Coach Sean Taylor of Moline Boys Basketball shares his decades of experience building leadership “from the inside out,” revealing how freedom and trust—not micromanagement—create real growth for athletes and teams.

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