Mental Skills Training · Spokane, WA
High performance isn't just physical. It's how you think, focus, adapt, and respond under pressure. Science-backed mental skills training for athletes across Washington State and beyond.
The Training Gap
Your Sport Is Demanding. Your Mind Has to Keep Up.
Coaches train the physical. Strength coaches train the body. But nobody teaches athletes how to train the mental side with the same structure and repetition as physical skills.
So when confidence drops, focus slips, or pressure shows up — athletes assume something is wrong with them.
It's not. It's a training gap. And mental skills are trainable.
Hesitating or freezing on skills you already own
Confidence that depends on one good practice
Overthinking instead of trusting execution
Mental fatigue late in competition
Pressure from expectations outside your control
Difficulty recovering after mistakes
Knowing when to push and when to reset
"Ambition isn't about pushing harder when you're at a breaking point. It's about building the architecture and skills to sustain the fire — without burning down the house."
— Stephanie High
About Stephanie
The science behind
a real competitive edge.
Stephanie High holds a Master's in Performance Psychology (sports, business, performing arts) and is a PhD candidate in Psychology, specializing in trauma psychology and community resilience. Her work sits at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and high-level sport.
She's also an athlete herself — triathlete, marathoner, gymnast, and lifter. She understands the mental load of sport from the inside: the pressure, the injuries, the expectations, and the drive to keep going when everything is telling you to stop.
Based in Spokane, WA. Working with athletes and teams across Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.
M.S. Performance Psychology
PhD Candidate — Trauma Psychology & Community Resilience
Triathlete · Marathoner · Gymnast · Lifter · Crossfitter · Scuba Diver
trusted by athletes
What athletes say after the work.
"Stephanie helped me rebuild my confidence and sharpen my mental game after a tough season. Her coaching gave me the tools to stay focused, bounce back from setbacks, and compete with clarity. It’s been a game-changer for my performance."
Marc M.
Amateur Snowmobiler
“Basketball used to feel mental for me in the worst way. One mistake would throw off the rest of my game. Stephanie helped me train how to stay present, recover quicker, and keep competing instead of overthinking. I feel more in control under pressure now.”
Alyssa K.
Student-Athlete, Basketball (D1 hopeful)
Trusted by Teams and Organizations
Sports and performance skills training
Your mental game is trainable.
Book a consultation and let's identify exactly where the mental side is costing you performance.
