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Mental Performance Coaching for Swimmers

Behind the blocks, before the race — our providers help swimmers develop the focus, confidence, and composure to perform when the clock is running.

Swimming is one of the most mentally demanding individual sports. The hours of training, the isolation of the pool, and the pressure of racing against the clock create unique mental challenges that most athletes never face. Our providers work with swimmers who want to perform at their best when it matters most — in the pool, at the meet, behind the blocks.

From managing pre-race anxiety to staying focused through a grueling distance event, our providers deliver techniques tailored to the unique demands of competitive swimming. They work with age-group swimmers, high school and college athletes, and Olympic-level competitors — helping each one develop the mental approach that matches their physical preparation.

Your body is ready. Make sure your mind is too. Browse our swimming-focused providers and take the next step in your competitive journey.

Swimming Coaches

Browse vetted providers who work with swimming athletes. Read reviews, compare profiles, and book a session.

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Pete Kadushin

Mental Performance CoachExecutive Coach

Mental Performance Coach for gifted performers who are successful, stuck, and ready to stop getting in their own way

Leadership CoachingFocus & ConcentrationMental Skills Training+4 more
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Natalie Golub

Mental Performance Coach

Building Confident, Resilient Athletes From the Inside Out, Specializing in Injury Recovery

Confidence BuildingInjury Recovery (Mental)Stress Management+1 more
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Andy Suiter

Mental Performance CoachExecutive Coach

Helping athletes and leaders perform at a high level while becoming the best version of themselves

Career TransitionsConfidence BuildingLeadership Coaching+9 more
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Andie Martin

Mental Performance Coach

Empower athletes and performers to unlock their full potential both in and outside of a performance context

Confidence BuildingFocus & ConcentrationMental Skills Training+2 more
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Suzanne B. Schimmel, Ph.D.

Licensed Therapist

Clinical Psychologist — The CAP Project

Stress ManagementAnxiety ManagementMindfulness & Meditation
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Tom Smalley, MS, CMPC, CSCS

Mental Performance CoachExecutive Coach

Certified Mental Performance Consultant

Confidence BuildingInjury Recovery (Mental)Leadership Coaching+7 more
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Jess Hanson

Mental Performance Coach

Helping Athletes Build Confidence, Handle Pressure &, Perform When It Matters Most

Confidence BuildingInjury Recovery (Mental)Stress Management+6 more
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David Derus, Psy.D, LP

Licensed TherapistMental Performance Coach

Sports Psychologist

Career TransitionsConfidence BuildingInjury Recovery (Mental)+13 more
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Lucinda Snyder, M.Ed

Mental Performance Coach

Mental Performance Mastery Coach

Confidence BuildingInjury Recovery (Mental)Leadership Coaching+7 more
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Kiley Smith, MS

Mental Performance Coach

Building Confident, Focused Athletes - On and Off the Field

Confidence BuildingInjury Recovery (Mental)Leadership Coaching+8 more
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Danielle McDonough M.A.

Mental Performance Coach

Helping athletes optimize their mindset to maximize confidence, resilience, and performance — both in and out of the game.

Confidence BuildingInjury Recovery (Mental)Leadership Coaching+9 more

Frequently Asked Questions

What mental challenges do swimmers face?

Swimmers commonly deal with pre-race anxiety, fear of failure, burnout from high training volumes, maintaining focus during races, and the pressure of competing against the clock. Mental coaching addresses all of these with sport-specific techniques.

Can mental coaching help with race-day performance?

Yes. Pre-race routines, visualization, breathing techniques, and race-specific focus strategies help swimmers perform closer to their training times when the pressure is on.

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