I heard of Alison’s program through a friend’s recommendation. My daughter had been a consistent high performer during training but was struggling to perform at competitions. Her fear, self doubt and comparison to others were getting in the way of achieving her best performance at competitions. Through Alison’s 6 week program, my daughter gained and built on new skills that provided a well rounded tool kit to rely on when fear and anxiety kicked in. These feelings don’t go away, but having the tools to deal with them is what allows us to overcome and perform at our best. Watching my daughter use what she learned at a championship provincial competition and achieve good results at the end of the 6 weeks was the icing on the cake!
Mom of an 11 year old competitive swimmer.
Alison has helped me learn how to handle myself in stressful situations as well as set new goals. We worked on being more positive by creating things to say to myself when I felt like I couldn’t finish a hard race and to keep pushing. It has made me a better swimmer and person. I went from having breakdowns at the prospect of doing something hard to approaching the challenge with determination, and the tools to complete it. I separated the things I can and can’t control and changed the things that I focus on. I started creating lists and journaling my thoughts. This program has helped me identify and deal with my emotions and I am so grateful that I was able to do it.
15 year old competitive swimmer.
The first change I noticed was when my daughter was losing her second match, and instead of giving up as she was doing, she fought back and won. Her headspace has dramatically improved. Her confidence is up and she is looking forward to the next competition. She now has the tools to manage her feelings and she is more focused on getting better vs her ranking. Athletes that compete in individual sports should all do this course!
Mom of an 11 year old tennis player.
Working with Alison was wonderful. She was approachable, insightful and knowledgeable in helping my daughter learn how to manage the mental side of sports. I love that my daughter learned to positive self talk, to go outside her comfort zone, to have a plan and reset when necessary. Alison was available for me to communicate with as well any questions or concerns I had. The skills learned will help my daughter in her sports but also in all aspects of life.
Mom of an 13 year old soccer player.
We have seen big improvements in our daughter both on and off the field. On the field she seems like a totally different player. She’s committed to completing her plays and carrying the ball more versus passing it off quickly. We see that she feels more confident in her abilities which translates on the field. Off the field, we see that she is trying to be more organized in her space and with her routines.
Parents of an 11 year old soccer player.
Working with Alison has been a game changer for our daughter. She is even more confident and energized to train and obtain the tools she has set for herself. She goes into games with laser focus reminding herself of everything Alison has taught her. Alison equipped her with a pre-game ritual involving positive reinforcement, visualization, impact words/statements, etc. Alison has really provided her with the mental tools required to thrive not only on the pitch, but in day to day life.
From one of her coaches – “In the last 2 months I see tons of improvement and confidence from your daughter.” I don’t think this is a coincidence at all! This aligns with the time she spent with Alison. We are forever grateful for Alison’s help!!
Mom of an 11 year old soccer player.
Our daughter asked to start playing defensive specialist in volleyball and has made HUGE STRIDES!!!! She’s a different kid!! Her serves and dives are impressive and her confidence is up more today than I have seen in a game in a long time. Thank you again for being a part of this process. Our love for you comes from a special place.
Parents of a 12 year old volleyball player.
One of the best decisions we ever made for our daughter. She is a totally different kid from last year.
Parents of a 13 year old volleyball player.
Alison’s program teaches you ways to improve in your sport by understanding that the mental part of the game is just as important as the physical part.
12 year old volleyball player
It was a fantastic opportunity for my daughter to build self-awareness, confidence and resilience, while discovering how one’s mindset has the power to either limit or unlock performance. She came away with many practical tools which will serve her well not only in sport, but in life.
Parent of a 12 year old volleyball player.
Coach Cooper’s care, compassion and genuine desire to see her athletes reach their potential shines through.
Parent of an 11 year old volleyball player.
My daughter is more connected with her teammates now. I think she felt they were judging her but now that she feels more comfortable with them and she is having a lot more fun.
Parent of a 12 year old soccer player.
Coach Cooper taught me I don’t have to be afraid of making mistakes. I learned that being in the “yellow zone” is where we improve and as long as I try my best I am supporting the team.
14 year old volleyball player.
Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this unique experience. Our daughter really enjoyed the talks and opening her mind to some new and refreshing concepts.
Parents of an 11 year old gymnast.
