Rooted Performance

06/02/2026

15 more days to sign up for sessions that will also double as donations!

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and June being Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to honor someone who has inspired a lot of the values for Rooted.

4 years ago, on June 20th, my Poppy lost his battle with mental health. If you knew him, you knew care, love, kindness, and empathy in its fullest form. He loved his family, community, and being active. He valued respect, honesty, and integrity above all else.

In wanting to find ways to continue a small part of the full life he lived, I found myself gravitating towards psychology and, through that, mental performance coaching. It all seemed to come full circle this weekend while I worked with athletes at a desk we had made together. As I talk to athletes, parents, and coaches, I find myself repeating a lot of his advice. My hope is that through Rooted, athletes feel seen and have a safe place to talk about and work through their struggles.

From now until June 20th, 100% of the profits of all sessions booked will be donated to the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline in honor of my Poppy, Jim Shumaker.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.
The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential emotional support 24/7.
Call or text 988 anytime to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
You are not alone. Help is available.

🦋

06/02/2026

I am working on something, but need some input from coaches! Whether you coach 8U, recreation, or an elite-level team, I'd love your input! It will only take 5-10 minutes of your time, and you'll be one of the first to receive information as things become available.

Thank you for your time and your desire to improve your athlete's mental game!

Link to survey:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. I am currently developing a mental performance curriculum designed to support athletes, coaches, and teams in building the mindset skills needed for both performance and personal growth. My goal is to ensure this curriculum addresses the real ch...

06/02/2026

A great opportunity for volleyball athletes in the OV!

Club Gold South is a volleyball organization created to expose athletes to the sport of volleyball. This program allows athletes to experience a high level of play with a focus on game and skill development! CGSV is a proud member of both the OVR & JVA!

05/08/2026

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and June being Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to honor someone who has inspired a lot of the values for Rooted.

4 years ago, on June 20th, my Poppy lost his battle with mental health. If you knew him, you knew care, love, kindness, and empathy in its fullest form. He loved his family, community, and being active. He valued respect, honesty, and integrity above all else.

In wanting to find ways to continue a small part of the full life he lived, I found myself gravitating towards psychology and, through that, mental performance coaching. It all seemed to come full circle this weekend while I worked with athletes at a desk we had made together. As I talk to athletes, parents, and coaches, I find myself repeating a lot of his advice. My hope is that through Rooted, athletes feel seen and have a safe place to talk about and work through their struggles.

From now until June 20th, 100% of the profits of all sessions booked will be donated to the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline in honor of my Poppy, Jim Shumaker.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.
The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential emotional support 24/7.
Call or text 988 anytime to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
You are not alone. Help is available.

🦋

05/06/2026

Are you in the middle of the season & hitting the slump?

Are you starting to doubt yourself as the pressure of qualifying & performing in big end of the season moments start to arise?

Do you need check ins before prospect camps or tryouts?

My schedule is open & I’d love to start working with you! DM me to start the conversation.

These sessions are open to any athlete 10 and up at any level.

05/05/2026

Last team session with BLUE CRUSH Volleyball Club for the season before they take the court for the Ohio Valley Region championships! This group has worked hard to strengthen their mental game this season & I’m so proud of them!

Thank you to the athletes and coaches who trusted me with this part of their athletic journey.

Good luck this weekend girls, can’t wait to watch 💙

05/05/2026

A great opportunity!

Our Youth Volleyball Camp registrations are available in the Elementary and Middle school offices! ❤️ ☘️ 🏐

Come join us at volleyball camp this year!

You can also request a camp form be emailed to you from: [email protected]

04/20/2026

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04/14/2026

Along with coaching through Rooted Performance, I am also the director of ACE Mindset Lab in St. Louis, Missouri! ACE Mindset Lab is an extension of ACE Volleyball Lab, which services athletes through private lessons and plyometric/strength training. With the addition of the Mindset Lab, they now serve the Whole Athlete.

If you're ever looking for sessions that are longer and have a built-in parent session with it, reach out to me on how to book through ACE!