Tools to Help You Build a Stronger Mindset—From Practice to Performance

 At Summit Sport Psychology, we believe that mental training is just as important as physical training. Whether you're a competitive athlete, a coach, or a supportive parent, we want to equip you with practical tools that build confidence, focus, emotional regulation, and long-term excellence.

On this page, you'll find free downloadable resources developed by a licensed sport psychologist in Colorado Springs who specializes in athlete mental health, performance under pressure, and mindset development. These tools are grounded in research and built for real life—no fluff, just strategies that work. Below you will find the Mental Habit Training Journal and Parent's Guide to Supporting Excellence in sport.

Build Your Mental Skills—One Day at a Time

This printable or fillable mental training journal is designed to help athletes develop daily habits that sharpen focus, calm the nervous system, and train a high-performance mindset. Whether you're an elite competitor or just starting your journey, these prompts and tools are designed to help you:

• Practice breathwork, visualization, and positive reframing
   
• Track mindset, energy, and emotional control
   
• Reflect on challenges, gratitude, and growth
   
• Create a lifestyle of mental discipline and presence

Help Your Child Thrive—Without the Pressure

Sports can be a powerful vehicle for character development, confidence, and lifelong lessons—when adults support with care. This free guide helps parents avoid common traps (like over-coaching or outcome obsession) and instead foster a relationship that supports emotional safety, intrinsic motivation, and growth. In this guide, you’ll find:

• Common parenting pitfalls—and how to avoid them
   
• Simple scripts and reflection prompts to improve communication
   
• Tools to build trust, confidence, and belonging in your athlete
   
• Strategies grounded in sport psychology and youth development research