Mental Resilience Training for Youth Athletes
As a PhD in Sports Leadership with extensive research into the mental and emotional demands of high-level competition, Dr. Brandy Runyan offers evidence-based mental resilience coaching designed specifically for athletes of all ages and level, from K-12 to the Pros.
This is not clinical psychology or therapy — it is performance-focused mental skills training grounded in sports science, drawing from years of academic study, published research on athlete mental health, and real-world experience working with athletes through Black Diamond Sports & Entertainment Group, LLC.
Mental skills are trained, practiced, and strengthened over time. Through The Mind Lab, Dr. Brandy Runyan helps athletes build practical tools for focus, confidence, composure, and responding to setbacks.
Choose the path that fits your stage of sport: live group training for youth athletes or individualized coaching for college and professional athletes.
These services focus on education and performance skills. They are not mental health therapy or clinical treatment.
Mental Resilience for Youth Athletes
A four-week, live virtual program for athletes ages 8–18. In weekly, age-appropriate group sessions, athletes practice confidence, focus, composure, positive self-talk, coachability, and ways to respond to mistakes and pressure.
Sessions are interactive and may include discussion, visualization, reflection, goal-setting, and exercises athletes can use in sport, school, and everyday life.
Four live Zoom sessions · 60 minutes each · $200 per one-month course
Youth Athletes · Ages 8–13
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. CST
Teen Athletes · Ages 14-18
Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. CST
Individual Mental Resilience Coaching
Personalized mental skills training for college and professional athletes navigating competition, pressure, setbacks, and changing demands across a season.
What the service includes:
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One-on-one virtual or in-person coaching sessions (50–60 minutes each)
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Customized mental skills training: goal-setting, visualization, pressure management, focus routines, self-talk optimization, and adversity recovery strategies
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Practical tools and exercises you can use immediately in training and competition
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Ongoing support between sessions via email or text (within reason)
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Progress tracking and adjustments based on your season, upcoming games, or specific challenges
Benefits for athletes:
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Stay locked in when stakes are highest
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Turn setbacks into comebacks faster
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Reduce performance anxiety and overthinking
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Build lasting confidence that isn’t tied to wins/losses
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Protect long-term mental health while chasing elite goals
Service Options (Flat-Rate Pricing – billed monthly or per package)
Option 1 – Weekly Resilience Call One private 1-on-1 coaching call per week with Dr. Brandy Runyan Ideal for athletes who want consistent, ongoing mental skills support throughout the season. ($299 per month with month-to-month service option)
Option 2 – Enhanced Weekly Resilience Package Everything in Option 1, PLUS:
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Unlimited email/text access between sessions for quick check-ins or situational advice
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Custom pre-game mental preparation routines
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Post-game debriefs and mindset resets
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Session recordings and written action plans Perfect for athletes facing high-pressure seasons, transitions (draft, transfer, pro debut), or recovering from injury/slumps. ($499 per month with month-to-month service option)
To get started, fill out the short form below. Dr. Runyan personally reviews every inquiry and will contact qualified athletes within 48 hours for a free 15-minute discovery call.