Unlock Your Mental Edge This Summer With the Mental Muscles OFF-Season Program

A lighter, flexible, and impactful 6-month mindset training designed for student-athletes to build their mental muscles during the off-season—without the burnout.

This isn’t another rigid summer training program. It’s designed to support athletes through rest, reset, and recharging—with mindset tools that help them stay grounded and grow through the break. Let’s use this Summer to their advantage!

Unlock Your Mental Edge This Summer With the Mental Muscles OFF-Season Program

A lighter, flexible, and impactful 6-month mindset training designed for student-athletes to build their mental muscles during the off-season—without the burnout.

This isn’t another rigid summer training program. It’s designed to support athletes through rest, reset, and recharging—with mindset tools that help them stay grounded and grow through the break. Let’s use this Summer to their advantage!

Watch This First

While this video was originally created for the full-year version of the Mental Muscles Program, everything I teach inside applies just as powerfully—and maybe even more so—during the off-season.

The Summer Edition is built around the same proven tools, but delivered in a lighter, looser, more flexible way—so your athlete can continue growing mentally while still enjoying the space and freedom that summer brings.

Whether your athlete is training, traveling, or taking a well-deserved break, this program meets them where they’re at—and gives them the confidence, calm, and clarity to return in the fall stronger than ever.

Mental Muscles Performance Program Pre-Discovery Call Info! from Danielle McDonough on Vimeo.

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Why the Off-Season Is the

Best Time to Train the Mental Game

Summer offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to grow without the constant pressure of performance, tryouts, and schedules. With more space in their days, fewer structured practices, and the freedom to play, reflect, and explore, this is the perfect time to train the one area most athletes skip over: the mental game.

The Summer Edition of the Mental Muscles Program meets athletes exactly where they’re at. It’s built around the natural rhythm of summer—more relaxed, more flexible, more fun—while still giving them the tools to strengthen their mindset, deepen their confidence, and return to their sport in the fall with more energy, clarity, and love for the game.

It gives athletes the chance to recharge while still staying lightly connected to their mindset tools—using them in everyday moments, not just during games or practice. It’s a subtle but powerful way to reinforce the kind of habits that last a lifetime.

 

🚀 Who This Is For:

🧠Athletes who are ready to train their mindset like they train their bodies

🧠Families who want off-season support without overwhelming structure

🧠Athletes taking a break from their sport—but don’t want to lose their edge

🧠High performers who want to come back stronger—mentally and emotionally—in the fall

🧠Athletes who are still playing—but want tools to manage pressure, bounce back faster, and build confidence as they go

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Meet Your Coach

Hi, I’m Danielle! I’m a former Division I and professional ice hockey player turned Athlete Mindset Coach/Author with a Master’s Degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology. I’ve spent the last decade helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and mental strength that lasts far beyond the game. I’m also a mom of two young kids—so I understand how much you care. This work is personal, and I’m so glad you’re here.

✅ What’s Included in the Summer Edition:

 

🧠 12-Week Elite Performance Course + NEW Summer Bonuses 

Athletes receive access to our proven mental training course covering key skills like confidence, self-talk, emotional regulation, goal setting, and resilience. But in this version, they’ll receive a lighter, more flexible Summer Workbook that matches the flow of summer—quick reflections, creative prompts, and real-life integration they can do on their own schedule.

And parents—you’re not left out. You’ll also receive an updated Summer Edition of the Parent Playbook, filled with simple strategies, summer-specific guidance, and reflection tools to help you support your athlete (and yourself!) throughout the off-season with more ease and connection.

The same powerful tools, delivered with ease—for both athletes and parents.

📘 Summer Companion Guide (Limited-Time Bonus!)

A fun, seasonal guide packed with quick prompts, mini-challenges, and experiential reflections that help athletes apply their mindset tools during everyday summer experiences. From beach days to campfires to road trips—this guide helps athletes grow while still enjoying the freedom of summer.

Only available to those who enroll before May 31st.

🎧 Live Group Coaching + Private Podcast

Athletes join two live group zooms each month focused on that month’s mental skill themes. These sessions are intentionally flexible to accommodate busy summer plans—and replays are uploaded to a private podcast feed so they can tune in anytime, anywhere.

On-the-go learning with zero pressure.

💬 Real-Time Voxer Access

Your athlete can send voice or text messages directly to Danielle through Voxer for support between sessions. Whether they’re dealing with nerves before a camp, regrouping after a setback, or need help applying a mindset tool in the moment—they have their coach right there in their corner.

🤝 Athlete + Parent Mentorship

Alongside live support, athletes also receive guidance from athlete mentors who share what they personally do during the off-season to stay sharp and grounded. Parents will also receive tools and parent mentor support to guide their athlete (and themselves!) through summer with more ease.

Athletes and parents are supported through it all.

💡 Private Athlete Community

Athletes gain access to a private group of like-minded athletes navigating the off-season together. This is a place for connection, accountability, shared wins, and growth.

🎁 Summer-Only Bonuses (Join by May 31st)

These exclusive extras are only available for families who join early. They're designed to give your athlete a powerful head start—without adding extra pressure.

✅ Summer Companion Guide
A fun, seasonal workbook packed with quick prompts, mini-challenges, and reflection activities that help athletes apply their mindset tools in everyday summer moments.

✅ Early Prep Toolkit for Fall Camps & Tryouts
Practical tools and mindset strategies to help your athlete feel calm, confident, and ready when the season starts back up.

✅ Guided Visualization for Off-Season Stress
An audio tool your athlete can use to reset, regroup, and mentally recharge when they’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck.

Real Stories. Real Growth. Real Results.

 

What Athletes and Parents Are Saying

These aren’t just kind words—they’re real stories of confidence built, pressure managed, and joy rediscovered.
Hear directly from the athletes who’ve gone through the program—and the parents who saw their kids come back to life.

 
 
 
 
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FAQ's

Mom of Diver & Hockey Player

“You have been such a blessing to our family. You came into our lives at the perfect time. We are so grateful to you.”

 

Dad of Jiu-Jitsu Athlete

"She did it, double gold. Thank you for making her a rock on her own."

AAA Hockey Player (Female)

"I have made 3 AAA teams, won two pacific district championships, attended nationals twice, and have gotten runner up in the state for basketball. I have gained so much confidence, and now know that I am able to do whatever I put my mind to. I have developed so much as a person and hockey player since working with Danielle."

AAA Hockey Player (Male)

During my time with the program, my team and I moved on to play AAA and win our AAA state championship the same year. I genuinely believe that my mentality in general has strengthened and will help me with whatever the future holds for me.

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