Raising an Athlete: Best Tips and Practices to Support Your Student-Athlete Throughout Each Phase of Their Life
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If You're Noticing...
Game-Time Struggles
- Their performance varies significantly between practices and games
- They appear less confident with the ball
- They rush decisions leading to turnovers
- They hesitate and lose possession
- They are doubting themselves more and more
These are all signs of confidence issues! Mental Skills Coaching can effectively address these challenges, empowering athletes to perform consistently at their best, both in training and during competitive matches.
Difficulty managing their emotions before, during, or after games/practices
- Extreme nervousness before events, and despite your efforts, calming them down is challenging?
- Mistakes -- big or small -- lead to loss of control and spiral into more errors?
- Afterward, are you unsure of what to say or do because they're in a bad place emotionally?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we're here to help!
At Peak Performance Training we empower athletes with the necessary tools to navigate these challenges, enabling them to feel confident and positive regardless of the circumstances. Additionally, we provide coaching for PARENTS on the best ways to support their athletes on this journey.
Imagine watching your athlete's games with a sense of calm and confidence, knowing they're equipped to perform at their best. That's what we're here to offer!
How to Work with Coach Danielle
Our Signature Programs include the opportunity for your athlete to get coached inside our group program with other athletes, as well as our brand new sports family membership. Learn more below.
Unlock your Athlete's Full Potential with 1 on 1 and Group Coaching: Transform Their Mindset Today!
Are you ready to take your athlete's game to the next level? Welcome to Peak Performance Training, where we specialize in mindset training programs designed to unleash the hidden potential within every athlete. With a proven track record of success and expertise honed through years of experience as a D1 and Professional Athlete, as well as an MA in Sport Psychology, I'm here to empower your athlete, from the inside out, for success on and off the field.
Special offers available for the U90C Sports Community!
Get your athletes the edge they need before their next big tournament!
(Discover the hidden enemy hindering your child's success: their own mindset! Keep scrolling to unveil how we shatter mental barriers for unparalleled growth.)
Explore the Champion Mindset: Sports Family Membership
Your family's playbook for surviving the emotional up's and down's of the youth sports journey. At Peak Performance Training, we equip athletes with essential tools for building self-confidence, self-acceptance, and self-worth. Our proactive approach to mental health ensures athletes feel good and succeed well beyond their playing days. Now, we're introducing a membership designed for athletes and parents, empowering parents with the tools and knowledge to confidently support your athletes throughout the youth sports journey, fostering success for your entire family. I've been told I should be charging at least $1000/month for this....(I'm not.)
The Competitive Edge Your Athlete Needs
In today's highly competitive sports landscape, it's not just about physical prowess — it's about mindset. When all players have similar skill levels, what sets them apart is their ability to rise above, handle pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and maintain peak performance consistently. That's where our mindset training programs come in.
What We Offer
Personalized Coaching
Pressure-Proof Performance
Overcome Mindset Blocks
Confidence Amplification
Mental Wellness
The Sad Truth About Youth Sports
70% of children quit youth sports by age 13 due to over professionalization of youth sports including: overtraining, pressure, and mental burnout
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
16.9% of elite youth athletes report at least one current mental health problem, and 25.1% report that they’ve experienced a mental health problem at some point during their lifetimes
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death among college student-athletes (rates have doubled from 7.6% to 15.3%)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
It doesn't have to be this way, and we're on a mission to change these statistics, one athlete at a time.
Why Choose Us:
Proven Results
Our methods are tried, tested, and backed by success stories of athletes (and their parents) who have transformed their game and their life
Expertise
With years of experience as a D1 and Professional Athlete, coupled with an MA in Sport Psychology, Danielle brings a unique blend of practical knowledge and academic insight.
Personalized Approach
Each athlete is unique, and our coaching reflects that. We tailor our strategies to fit your athlete's individual needs and goals
Danielle has Worked With:
Unleash Championship Potential: Book Your Free Consultation Today!
Empower your young athlete for greatness. Equip them with the tools they need to feel good and excel on the field and in life. During our consultation, I'll help guide you to the right program that suits your athlete's needs, ensuring they take the first step toward unlocking their full potential. (I also have options for parents!).
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Join the ranks of parents who have seen their athletes rise to new heights with Peak Performance Training. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
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About Danielle
Danielle McDonough M.A., is a former Division I and Professional athlete turned Athlete Mindset Coach and Best Selling Author (The Empowered Athlete: Self-Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Worth: An Athlete's Guide to Excellence). She received her B.A. in Sociology from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island while on a full athletic scholarship for ice hockey. While at PC, Danielle helped lead the team to four consecutive league championships, made their inaugural debut in the NCAA tournament, and captained the team for the 2004-2005 season. Upon graduating she moved up to Ontario, Canada where she played professionally in the NWHL for two years. After playing there Danielle moved overseas to Lugano, Switzerland where she again played professionally in the European Hockey League for two years..
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