Sport Psychology Resources for Athletes, Coaches, & Parents
Evidence-Based Tools to Build Mental Skills and Peak Performance.
Why Mental Training Matters
The Foundation of Consistent Peak 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.
Sport Psychology Resources for Athletes & Coaches
Build Championship Mindset Habits One Day at a Time
This printable 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
"This journal helped me stay focused during my championship season. The daily prompts kept me grounded and confident."
— College Soccer Player
Mental Training Habit Journal (pdf)
DownloadSport Psychology Resources for Parents
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 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:
- How to communicate effectively before and after games
- Supporting effort and process over outcomes
- Recognizing signs of burnout and pressure
- Building intrinsic motivation in young athletes
- Creating emotional safety in competitive environments
- When to step back and let coaches coach
"This guide completely changed how I approach my daughter's soccer. She's more relaxed and enjoying the game again."
— Parent of High School Athlete
Parent's Guide to Supporting Excellence In Sport (pdf)
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Ready to Transform Your Mental Game?
Mental training isn't just for when things go wrong—it's how athletes prepare to rise. As a Colorado-based sport psychologist, I've seen firsthand how mindset shifts and emotional intelligence impact confidence, performance, and personal growth.
These resources are a great way to start your journey or complement your ongoing coaching or therapy. Remember, developing mental skills is like developing any other skill—it takes consistent practice and the right guidance.
Want More Personalized Support?
These resources are just the beginning. Work directly with Dr. Trent Claypool to develop a customized mental training program for you, your team, or your child.
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