Mental health support for young athletes

Workshops for Coaches, Teams & Sporting Clubs

Supporting athlete confidence, pressure, and performance through practical guidance for coaches and sporting environments.

The Foundation

Practical support for real training environments

We focus on helping adults respond to athletes in ways that support confidence and accountability without increasing pressure or avoidance.

Common areas we work with include:

  • Confidence after mistakes

  • Handling expectations and competition nerves

  • Communication that motivates without overwhelm

  • Returning after injury

  • Team dynamics and comparison

  • Helping athletes see themselves as more than performance

  • Supporting athletes who are struggling with their mental health 

  • Promoting mental well-being in a sporting club environment

Common Experiences

What coaches & teams often notice

Sometimes it shows up as:

  • Athletes training well but competing differently

  • Strong reactions to feedback or errors

  • Fear of failure or perfectionism

  • Loss of enjoyment across the season

  • Hesitation after injury

  • Tension within the group

  • Capable athletes underperforming

Therapies That Work

Our approach

RYSE translates psychology into practical coaching responses you can use in the moment.

We draw from:

  • Performance-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strategies for mistakes and pressure

  • Performance-informed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Mindfulness-based focus strategies

  • Creative and reflective tools for younger athletes

  • Pattern-based approaches that shift cycles between coach and athlete

what to expect

Formats available

Coach Consultations
Talk through specific athletes or situations and plan your response.

Parent Sessions
Helping the adults around the athlete support the same message.

Team Workshops
Age-appropriate sessions on mistakes, confidence, pressure, and mental health in sport.

Season Support
Ongoing input across training and competition periods.

Backed By Research

Why practical support helps…

Responding to mistakes in ways that keep athletes engaged

We work with coaches and teams on how to handle errors in the moment so frustration, shutdown, or over-reaction doesn’t take over the next play or competition.

Noticing patterns that affect confidence and consistency

Together, we identify common triggers, pressure moments, feedback, comparison, and adjust responses so athletes can reset and re-engage instead of repeating the same cycle.

Creating a psychologically safe space that athletes can rely on

We help shape spaces that support positive discussions around mental health and inclusivity of mental illness and neurodiversity. We support teams and coaches with resources and tools to navigate mental health challenges in sport. 

Common questions

  • No, it helps them stay engaged when pressure rises and feel understood when they’re struggling.

  • Yes, alignment around the athlete usually helps.


  • Contact us to discuss your team or athlete’s specific needs, and learn how we can tailor support to individual and team needs. 

Begin your journey

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