Coach Sav MPC

Coach Sav MPC Mental Performance Coach
Tennis/Pickleball Instructor
M.A. Sport and Performance Psychology

That critic between your ears is NOT helping. Bring in the coach 🧠💪
09/02/2026

That critic between your ears is NOT helping.
Bring in the coach 🧠💪

HAPPY US Open DAY 1!! Throwback to last year 🎾💕
08/31/2026

HAPPY US Open DAY 1!!
Throwback to last year 🎾💕

07/09/2026

Would I say “Pressure is a Privilege” to an athlete right before a match, that I didn’t know, who was freaking out?

NO

This quote is 🔥 (Billie Jean King) but is not a one time fix in the heat of the moment. This quote belongs in your everyday routine from a GRATITUDE perspective. Being grateful for your ability and opportunity to train and compete is 🔑.

The biggest performance tool your athletes have might not be their training plan.It’s the relationship.For my master’s c...
05/13/2026

The biggest performance tool your athletes have might not be their training plan.

It’s the relationship.

For my master’s capstone (2023) I dove into the research on the coach-athlete relationship. 2 highlights:

The trust, communication, and genuine belief between a coach and athlete directly shapes how confident that athlete feels in themselves.

Self-Belief is one of the strongest predictors of performance we have. Research even shows it outperforms perfectionism.

Swipe through for the breakdown.

Coaches: how intentional are you about the relational side of your coaching?
Athletes: has a coach’s belief in you ever changed how you performed?

I used Claude to develop a viewer friendly version of my capstone. Check the link in my bio! 🧠💪

05/05/2026

Control what you can control (your EFFORT) 🧠💪🏼
Your 100% will look different day to day… and that’s NORMAL.
What matters is giving your FULL EFFORT.
You get what you give. 🧠💪🏼

03/17/2026

Tips on PLAYING FEARLESS below 👇

• practicing GRATITUDE.
When you focus on what’s going well instead of what could go wrong, your brain shifts out of threat mode. Gratitude lowers anxiety and helps you play looser, which leads to more confident swings and better decision-making.

• SMILE.
This isn’t just for show! Smiling actually sends a signal to your brain that you’re safe and in control. It reduces tension in your body, keeps you from tightening up, and helps you stay relaxed under pressure.

• COMMIT FULLY.
Fear lives in hesitation. When you’re half-in, your body slows down and your timing gets off. Full commitment builds trust in your swing! Even if you miss, you’re reinforcing confidence instead of doubt.

• FOCUS ON THE TARGET, NOT THE OUTCOME.
When you worry about missing, your attention drifts and your body tightens. Locking in on a clear target keeps your mind simple and your movement automatic. That’s where fearless play actually shows up.

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