Sport Psychology & Performance Enhancement Services
Master the Confidence Equation with our Mental Skills Curriculum
Proven Strategies for Developing Confidence and Resilience
In-Person & Telehealth Services
Unlock your full athletic potential with Athlete Insight - Our specialized team helps athletes develop mental resilience and achieve peak performance.
Whether you are a professional or youth athlete, weekend warrior or competitive age-grouper, our customized mental skills curriculum will empower you to overcome mental blocks, optimize your performance, achieve your athletic goals, and have MORE FUN.
Why Athlete Insight?
Dr. Kate Bennett, founder of Athlete Insight and lead sport psychologist, developed the Athlete Insight Mental Skills Curriculum which has been proven to effectively help athletes of all ages and competitive levels improve their confidence and resilience. If you are ready for change and willing to do the work, we can help you too!
Ready to take the guesswork out of feeling more confident?
The Athlete Insight Mental Skills Curriculum makes confidence a concrete process.
Proven Results: The Mental Skills Curriculum has been used for over 10 years with athletes. From the National Championships and World Cup podiums down to youth team tryouts, we trust that our mental skills curriculum will boost your confidence, too.
Tailored Program: We pride ourselves in being effective and efficient - our goal is to provide the mental skills that you need in a meaningful way. Your one-on-one sessions will cover the mental skills that are most relevant to you up front - there is no waiting for the good stuff. We bring it straight to you at the start.
Comprehensive Sport Psychology & Performance Enhancement Services
Mental Skills Training
Confidence & Resilience Training
Stress & Anxiety Management
Return from Injury
Motivation
Sport Trauma Recovery
Coach-Athlete Relationship
Need Something Else? We offer complementary services such as psychotherapy, biofeedback, eating disorder support, and sports psychiatry.
Hard work rarely pays off when doubt enters the competition. Through our Mental Skills Curriculum, athletes can master the Confidence Equation. It’s time to put doubt away and compete to your fullest potential.
Our team is committed to helping athletes thrive in life and sport. Schedule a complimentary discovery call today to start your journey towards lasting confidence and resilience.
Are you ready to show up to your next competition CONFIDENT in yourself?
How might it feel to compete to your full potential ?
Is it time to ditch your doubt?
Are you ready for your most competitive and fun season yet?
Athlete Insight is ready to help you!
FAQs
What is the Confidence Equation?
Athletes often hope to feel confident during important events, whether that be an age-group time trial, youth team tryout, or the Olympic Games. However, the truth is that confidence is not a feeling. It is a thought process. Athlete Insight takes the guess work out of hoping to feel confident by focusing on past success, preparation, controllables, and, most importantly, joy, to help athletes train their brains to think confidently.
What is the Mental Skills Curriculum?
Our Mental Skills Curriculum helps athletes to develop a “toolbox” of strategies that they can take into training and competition. We teach skills such as mindfulness, goalsetting, and self-talk reframing in concrete, tangible lessons. Just like learning math, we focus on one skill at a time and build upon the progression of skill acquisition. Each session follows with homework to help athletes master their new skills and troubleshoot challenges as they arise.
How many sessions will I need?
Not surprisingly, this varies by individual. However, our Mental Skills Curriculum covers the “basics” in six sessions. We find that younger athletes tend to benefit from fewer sessions whereas more experienced and competitive athletes may need to cover the full curriculum to optimize their headspace. The Mental Skills Curriculum covers 18 lessons in total and some sessions cover multiple lessons. No two athletes are alike - once we understand you and your needs, we can provide a estimate on how many sessions you will likely need.
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Mackenzi Kirschner Phelan, LPCC
Help, and the need for it, looks different for every athlete. Truly, there is no blueprint for how, when, or why athletes ask for help; however, taking the first step is the biggest one. Whether you struggle with anxious thoughts while performing, have difficulty connecting with others and building community, or feel confused about finding purpose outside of sport, you’re in the right place.
Every athlete is different and has experienced their own struggles leading them to this point. So, why shouldn’t your therapy process be just as individualized? Using a humanistic and client-centered approach, I focus on each athlete as an individual and utilize techniques that aim to heal a whole person rather than narrowly focus on the athlete.
My priority is to create a cooperative therapeutic environment where you feel safe to explore topics and emotions that are tough to face. Together, we can sort through your challenges to achieve your goals in life and sport.
My background as a Division 1 athlete and former assistant team manager at Oral Roberts University has given me a unique insight into the nuanced mental health needs of athletes. Not only did I compete as soccer player, I also had the incredible opportunity to spearhead the recruitment of prospective high school student athletes. Having experienced firsthand the importance of caring for the mind as intentionally as the body, I have a deep understanding of the mental health challenges faced by athletes. I am committed to advancing the conversation on mental health in athletics and provide a supportive environment for athletes to address their challenges, enabling them to optimize their mental health and achieve their peak mental performance.
Experience - I graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Sports Counseling. Prior to joining Athlete Insight, I worked at the WSU Wise Clinic assessing and working with clients in the community in addition to providing counseling in the private practice setting where I assisted clients working through performance anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD symptoms.
License
Colorado
Specialties
Athlete retirement, college recruitment & transition, injury recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD
Populations
Children (10+yo), Adolescents, Adults
Kate Bennett, PsyD
In-Person & Telehealth
Athletes are “supposed” to be mentally tough; however, the truth is that athletes are humans first. As a person, you experience all of the same stress as your non-athlete peers in addition to ALL of the stressors that sport & competition brings along. You might struggle to acknowledge that your mind may not be “tough enough” to handle all of that stress. I am here to say, it is okay. You can ask for help. In fact, you become stronger and tougher when you know how to effectively manage your headspace.
I meet all athletes exactly where they are at, as humans first. Together, we identify goals to meet your life and sport needs. When you work with me, you get a therapist and a coach. My goal is to provide the “right-for-you” tools, strategies, and insights to support you in becoming the most confident and resilient version of yourself in both sport & life.
Experience - I am a clinical sport psychologist, licensed in the state of Colorado. I earned my BS in kinesiology and athletic training from Indiana University and my EdM in counseling and sport psychology from Boston University. My passion for the connection between the mental and physical health of athletes prompted me to return to graduate school at the University of the Rockies. I completed my practicum at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Counseling Center and my pre-doctoral internship at the Western Washington University Counseling Center. I then completed my post-doctoral fellowship at EDCare.
I spend much of my time with my partner and two children. I embrace every opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Colorado by mountain biking, paddle boarding, hiking, and attending sporting events.
License
Colorado
Specialties
Eating disorders, sport & performance enhancement, anxiety, perfectionism, career/life transition, confidence & resilience, sport trauma, injury recovery
Populations
Children (10+ yo), Adolescents, Adults