Nerves at the start
On your marks, set... and your mind is already at the finish.
Track and field mental performance · Online
Mental performance coaching for track and field
In track and field a year of work comes down to ten seconds, one jump or one throw. As a mental performance professional, I help you arrive at competition mentally ready: handle nerves at the start, live with the pressure of your marks and bounce back from a fouled attempt.
Sound familiar?
What we work on most in track and field.
Mental performance work in track and field trains the seconds that decide the meet and the months of preparation.
The fouled attempt
One foul and the two attempts you have left become a burden.
Obsessed with the mark
If you miss the qualifying standard, the whole season feels wasted.
Performing at the championship
Your training times disappear when it matters most.
Comparing yourself to rivals
You read the heat sheet and have already run the race in your head.
Coming back from injury
Your hamstring has healed, but accelerating is still scary.
What we train
Your mind, at the level of your game.
Some of the things we can work on:
- A mental routine for the start and each attempt
- Bouncing back from a fouled attempt
- Process goals, not just marks
- Handling pressure at championships
- Confidence after an injury
How we work
- Free intro call20 minutes to get to know each other, explore what brings you here and walk you through how I work.
- We set your goalsA personalized mental preparation plan around your competition schedule.
- Mental preparationWeekly sessions to build tools you can use on the track.
“I was pushing myself too hard on my times and ended up enjoying running very little. With Camila I found a balance between wanting to improve and enjoying the process.”
“Confidence is essential in riding, and I had a lot of fears after a bad experience. Working on my self-assurance and concentration helped me a lot.”
“What helped me most was learning to control my anxiety in big moments. Camila is very approachable and gives you tools you can really use on the court.”
FAQ
Track and field mental performance: your questions.
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Do you work with every event?
Yes: sprints, middle distance, jumps, throws and multi-events. Each event has its own mental demands and we work on them specifically.
Is it useful for youth athletes?
Yes, always with the agreement and involvement of the family for minors.
Do you work with track clubs and coaches?
Yes, with workshops and talks. See the section for clubs and professionals.
Are sessions online?
Yes, sessions are 100% online so you can join from wherever you are.
Keep reading
Resources for your mental game.
Mental performance for amateurs: is it for you?
When to work with a mental performance coach: 7 signs
7 benefits of mental performance training
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Ready to get started?
Book a free 20-minute call. No commitment: we talk about what you are going through and see how I can help.
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