Why It Matters
Athletes spend hours training their bodies, but the mental side of performance is just as important. Building mental performance skills helps athletes:
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Stay focused under pressure – Learn routines and strategies that keep your head clear when the game is on the line.
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Build real confidence – Not hype, but lasting self-belief you can carry into school, sports, and life.
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Bounce back from mistakes – Handle setbacks with composure so one play doesn’t define the whole game.
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Work better as a team – Develop trust and accountability that improve team culture on and off the field.
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Handle stress in healthy ways – Skills like mindfulness and self-regulation lower anxiety and help athletes enjoy the game again.
Why FutureU Strong?
FutureU Strong is unique because it combines:
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Mike O’Brien, LMSW – A licensed mental health therapist, current D1 coach, and former collegiate athlete who knows what it takes to succeed on the field.
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Sarah Bowen, LISW – A licensed mental health therapist, former high school coach, and college planning expert who understands both mental health and student-athlete pressures.
Together, we blend mental health expertise and research-backed mental performance strategies to give athletes the skills to thrive in sports and life.
