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.

Hope as a High-Performance Skill: How to Build Mental Toughness Before Life Falls Apart

Hope isn’t just a feeling you get when things are going well. It is a mental and spiritual skill you can deliberately build long before life blindsides you. That is one of the biggest themes in Episode 132 of The Mental Mettle Podcast, “The Power of Hope with Derek Gordon,” and it has huge implications for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone trying to stay resilient in a chaotic world.

The Power of Positive Team Culture: How Winning Environments Shape Student-Athletes for Life

When it comes to building successful sports programs, the scoreboard rarely tells the whole story. The true legacy of a coach or team isn’t just in championships or records – but in the habits, values, and growth mindsets that athletes take into the world.

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.

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