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.

The Mental Pillar of Performance: Why Your Strongest Athletes Still Break Down Under Pressure

Every fourth winter, we celebrate the strongest, fastest, most technically gifted athletes on ice and snow, but the ones who stand out have trained something most people never see: their mind.

John Wooden’s 5:1 Rule: A Simple Feedback Framework for Modern Coaches

John Wooden’s 5:1 feedback ratio is one of the simplest ways to transform your team’s culture without changing a single drill. Research on high-performing coaching and relationships shows that athletes thrive when they receive roughly five positive comments for every one piece of criticism, and that balance can dramatically impact learning, confidence, and buy-in.

How to Beat National Quitters Day and Build Real Mental Strength in 2026

Most people never reach their New Year goals—not because they are lazy, but because their mindset and systems were never built to last. “National Quitters Day,” the mid-January point when most resolutions quietly die, is a perfect example of how quick motivation fades when mental toughness is missing.

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