An athlete’s parent wrote about the change they’ve seen in their child—going from anxious and emotionally reactive to focused and confident during games. They said it better than I ever could, so here’s their full review:
“Our son had a positive experience working with Emilie over this last soccer season. We originally reached out to CEP because we observed him having game-time anxiety and fear (of getting hurt, of making a bad decision, of disappointing the team, etc.).
When he would make mistakes on the field or the game wasn’t going the way he wanted, his anger and frustration would mentally take him out of the game and he would feel bad about himself afterwards. We would try to talk to him about these issues after games, give him advice, try to help, etc. Nothing made a difference, and he’s probably sick of hearing us lecture him to “try harder!” So we were at a loss.
We could see that our son had some real skill and enjoyed being a part of his team, but his brain seemed to get in the way of his ability. This translated to poor performance on the field and dwindling playing time. We hoped that by having him talk with a mindset coach that they could help him with strategies to overcome his fears, and that he would actually listen to this person because it wasn’t his annoying parents!
Probably the biggest thing she has helped our son with is self-awareness. He is now more in-tune with when his mental game is holding him back and has tools to overcome it. She had him assess himself after each game according to the different mental metrics they were working to improve, and then they would go over it together in their next session.
I believe this constant “forced self-reflection” was a game changer for him. Over the course of the season, we’ve watched him handle game-stress better and be less afraid to play hard or make mistakes. He’s playing harder, more consistently, than he ever has. He ends more games proud of himself instead of beating himself up.
It’s not perfect every game, but much improved. Emilie herself is a gem and a perfect match for our son. She is super positive, super friendly, and our son (who is known to forget his lunch at school, his homework, etc.) never forgot when he had a session with Emilie.”
This case study perfectly sums up what we’re all about – helping athletes build confidence, stay composed under pressure, and enjoy their sport more.
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Blair has over 13 years of experience as a Professional Dancer, Assistant Dance Captain & Cast Manager, as well as an additional 17 years of training. Over the last 3 decades, she has lived and experienced first hand the highest of highs & lowest of lows that come with pursuing a career in the Performing Arts.
Alexis Woloschuk is a name synonymous with mental fortitude in the world of professional hockey. Throughout her career originating playing boys hockey, going to an academy away from home, playing her four years at Boston University and 7+ years in pro hockey she’s learned the importance of resilience, confidence, and dismissing both fear and other’s opinions. With a blend of relatability, confidence, and an acute understanding of playing to one’s potential, Alexis helps athletes reshape the way they perceive and harness the power of their minds.
Sean Mahoney is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and a Master’s candidate in the Sport and Performance Psychology program at the University of Denver. For as long as he can remember, Sean has been fascinated by human performance and how to gain an edge over the competition. For most of his athletic career, he focused on the physical aspect of performance but neglected the mental. Because of this, he struggled with performance anxiety, focus issues, and limiting beliefs pertaining to confidence and self-doubt. His lack of focus on optimizing his mental game prevented him from reaching his full potential.
Louie is a mental performance coach from Toronto, Canada with a professional hockey career spanning over 14 years. Being a standout player at the University of Michigan, Louie was a Hobey Baker finalist and a 1st team All-American, which led him to getting drafted by the Ottawa Senators and playing in renowned leagues across the globe, including the DEL, SHL, and AHL.
As a former member of McMaster University’s women’s soccer team, Emilie intimately understands the demands and challenges athletes face on and off the field. Although she encountered many challenges as a high-level athlete, particularly struggling with self-doubt and overthinking, Emilie was able to make a remarkable transformation when she began to embrace the principles of sports psychology.
Max is currently attending William James College, where he is earning a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Masters Degree in Professional Psychology. During his time as an undergraduate student, Max was inducted into the International Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi), and played on the Quinnipiac University men’s club ice hockey team.
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