High School Sports
Performance Group
Mental skills for Highschool student Athletes
A Confidential Group to Discuss High School Sports Mental Strength
Now Forming for Winter 2026!
Every athlete trains the body. Almost none of them train the part that decides how the race actually goes.
The mental side of sport is the difference between the practice performance and the meet performance. It is what holds up when you are behind, when you are hurt, when the coach benches you, when the season does not go the way you planned.
This is a six-week group for high school athletes who want to get better at that part. It is not sports psychology theory and it is not a pep talk. It is practice, with other athletes who are under the same pressure.
The Mental Game for High School Athletes
- Performing under pressure, and what to do when nerves take over
- Focus and routine, before competition and during it
- Setbacks: injury, benching, a bad season, losing your spot
- Who you are when you are not competing, and why that matters
- Team conflict, leadership and speaking up for yourself
- Values versus goals, and how to tell which one you are chasing
- Recovery, sleep and fueling as performance tools, not afterthoughts
Meet the Group Moderator
Who is it For?
High school athletes in grades nine through twelve, across any sport. We are launching with a focus on winter season athletes, including swimming and water polo, but the skills transfer to any sport and any level.
This group is a good fit for the athlete who is talented and hard on themselves, who freezes when it counts, who is coming back from an injury, or who has started to wonder whether they still love the sport they have built their life around.
A Note for Parents
You can see your athlete working hard and still not know how to help. Most parents do not, because the pressure our kids are under now does not look like the pressure we were under.
This group gives your athlete somewhere to put it, with a licensed clinician and a small group of peers who get it. You are not being asked to diagnose anything or fix anything. You are being asked to give them a room.
Now Forming for Winter 2026!
Start weekly, confidential sessions now. Space is limited.
How do I join a group?
Getting started starts with a quick conversation. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here, or call our office at (203) 587-7956. We will chat briefly about your athletes goals, answer any questions, and ensure the group is a comfortable fit before finalizing your registration.
What are the costs?
The investment is $600 for the full 6-week group experience, which includes weekly 60-minute virtual sessions. This breaks down to $100 per session, offering a focused, collaborative environment designed to help your athlete regain balance, confidence, and mental focus. If you have questions about payment or would like to see if this group is the right fit, we invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
How many participants are in a group?
Groups have a minimum of four participants.
When are the virtual sessions?
Sessions are run in the evenings and on the weekends. We are aware that team practices and games take precedence. Group timing will be is determined by the needs of each groups participants.
What to Expect in Therapy
Therapy with us means:
- A safe, non‑judgmental space to be heard
- Collaborating on goals that matter to you
- Practical tools for real‑life stressors
- Warm, respectful support every step of the way
Schedule a Free Consultation
If you’d like to have a conversation about what’s been going on with you or your high school athlete…we’ve got you. Schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation below. Whether it’s coaching, therapy, or something different, together we will figure it out.