Sydney Sport Psychology
Based in St. Petersburg, FL
B.A. Psychology, Kinesiology
M.S. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
Certified Mental Performance Consultant in Training
Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Member
"Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses." - Kobe Bryant
My Approach
Benefits of Sport Psychology
My sport psychology philosophy working with athletes is consistent with my ideals, viewing the athlete as a unique, multifaceted human who should be valued holistically. My goal is to guide athletes toward recognizing irrational beliefs about themselves and then reframing them to be more subjectively productive for performance. I help athletes identify any factors that limit their success and encourage them to replace any unrealistic expectations with manageable and healthy thoughts, goals, and behaviors to increase confidence. My services range from post-injury psychological rehabilitation and performance anxiety to confidence and adaptability. Athletes that work with me have the option of incorporating faith into their sessions, through meditating on Bible verses and applying spiritual development to their sport.
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Enhanced performance and improved stress management
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Development of positive, productive coping skills
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Ability to perform under pressure, respond to failure, and cope with adversity
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Prevent burnout in sport
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Build confidence and self-esteem
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Post-injury psychological healing for a successful return to sport
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Improved focus and concentration
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Mental toughness and resilience
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Compartmentalizing personal v. athletic identity
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Create mental routines to perform your highest potential
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Faith-based: Aims to support athletes’ spiritual growth and help them align their goals, purpose, and mindset with their faith.
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Mindfulness: Cultivate sessions centered around mind-body connection to reduce stress, focus on the present, and improve ability to respond to challenges and pressure with calmness and resilience.
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Injury Rehabilitation: Blends evidence-based psychological interventions to help athletes successfully return to sport post-injury.
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Confidence: Designed to help athletes feel prepared for competition and develop a positive self-belief. Strengthen self-assurance, self-compassion, a growth mindset, and maintain unwavering belief in abilities.
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Goal-Setting: Designed to guide athletes through establishing clear, measurable goals based on their “why” and break them down into actionable steps towards execution.
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Emotional Regulation: Designed to help athletes manage emotions, create mental boundaries, and reset and refocus in high-arousal scenarios. Learn how to mentally set aside non-performance related thoughts that may interfere with focus.
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Custom: Choose your own 3-session package.
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