Mental Performance Coaching for Gymnasts
Mental blocks, competition nerves, and the pressure of perfection — our providers help gymnasts build the confidence to trust their training.
Gymnastics demands perfection — or as close to it as humanly possible. That pressure, combined with the physical risk of the sport, creates mental challenges that few other athletes face. Mental blocks, fear of new skills, and the anxiety of performing under judges are all common. Our providers specialize in helping gymnasts work through these challenges and compete with confidence.
Whether your athlete is dealing with a lost skill, struggling with fear on a specific apparatus, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of competition — our providers use proven techniques like gradual exposure, visualization, and cognitive restructuring to help them move forward. They work with gymnasts of all levels, from recreational to elite.
The mental side of gymnastics is just as important as the physical. Browse our gymnastics-focused providers and find the support your athlete needs.
Gymnastics Coaches
Browse vetted providers who work with gymnastics athletes. Read reviews, compare profiles, and book a session.
Lucinda Snyder, M.Ed
Mental Performance Mastery Coach
David Derus, Psy.D, LP
Sports Psychologist
Tom Smalley, MS, CMPC, CSCS
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Suzanne B. Schimmel, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist — The CAP Project
Kiley Smith, MS, CMPC
Building Confident, Focused Athletes - On and Off the Field
Jess Hanson
Helping Athletes Build Confidence, Handle Pressure &, Perform When It Matters Most
Jon Ostroff M.S., CMPC
Certified mental performance consultant helping athletes build the mindset needed to perform at their best.
Elizabeth Brandt
Helping athletes through transition in and out of college athletes, and grief and loss.
Sami Gothberg
Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Coach helping athletes and high performers build resilience, confidence, and well-being through an integrative mind-body approach.
Danielle McDonough M.A.
Helping athletes optimize their mindset to maximize confidence, resilience, and performance — both in and out of the game.
Michael Muñoz
Former D1 football player helping athletes develop the mental skills to perform, lead & thrive.
Kaelene Curry
Master yourself, master your performance. (*Modified quote from the GOAT Ken Ravizza)
Hannah Prieto, M.Ed., CMPC
Mental Performance Consultant | High Performance & Wellbeing
Alex Blankenstein
I specialize in using a nervous system informed approach to support athletes in their ability to access the coaching, training, and skills they already have developed when it matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are mental blocks in gymnastics?
Mental blocks occur when a gymnast suddenly loses the ability to perform a skill they previously could do. They are caused by fear, anxiety, or a traumatic experience and are very common in gymnastics. Mental performance coaches use specific techniques to help gymnasts work through blocks safely.
How can mental coaching help with fear in gymnastics?
Coaches use gradual exposure, visualization, breathing techniques, and cognitive restructuring to help gymnasts manage fear. The goal is not to eliminate fear — it is to help gymnasts perform confidently despite it.
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