PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT
ACHIEVED WITH KNOWLEDGE
Kristen Giroux, M.S.
Sport & Performance Psychology Consultant
What is Performance Psychology?
Performance psychology bridges that gap by providing the mental tools you need to overcome those roadblocks and succeed.
Performance psychology is like having a personal trainer for your mind. Just as you work on your physical strength and skills, the same has to be done with your mind to help you develop and grow mental toughness, resilience, sharp focus, and unshakeable confidence. Imagine stepping onto the field, stage, course, mountains, rink, court, [insert your arena of choice] with the tools to stay cool under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and consistently perform at your peak ability.
Performance psychology is a mental gear that gives you the edge over your competition. Whether you want to break personal records, conquer stage fright, nail that clutch moment, or simply have your hard work shine through - performance psychology is a non-clinical approach that provides the strategies to unlock your peak potential. With expert coaching tailored just for you, you'll learn to harness your mental power, turning challenges into opportunities, and pressure into consistent peak performance.
Ever had moments where you've physically practiced your skills and drills a million and one times, on a daily basis, but when the time comes to show off all of your hard work, you find yourself looking like an amateur? Or when you need to make a crucial play and uncontrollable stage fright takes over? Or maybe sometimes your hard-work shows and sometimes it's lost and unpredictable?
These examples can all be caused by mental roadblocks.
ABOUT
ME
Hey there! I'm Kristen and so glad you stumbled upon my site. Whether it was accidental or completely intentional, these things happen for a reason, so welcome.
I'm a seasoned fast-pitch softball athlete by experience, performance psychology specialist and your go-to professional for turning challenges into triumphs.
Picture this: A ten-year-old team captain with a softball in hand, destined for a life on the diamond. But, just when everything seemed like a home run, I found myself in a bizarre plot twist. Out of nowhere, I could no longer throw, hit, or catch routine plays that I would otherwise automatically execute without a thought. This was not only confusing, but soul crushing because I was putting endless time, dedication, and effort into perfecting my art from a physical perspective.
Desperate to seek answers, my coach's advice was a resounding "try harder and focus more." Helpful, right?
After a long, emotional, trying road I finally got out of this "rut" and was somehow able to resume play at my expected level. I continued on my softball odyssey, only for a déjà vu performance glitch to strike with vengeance as my freshman year beckoned. This time, no stone was left unturned, after-all, it couldn't be from lack of training... I was physically practicing for hours - every. single. day. Enter sport psychology—the game-changer that rewrote my playbook, not just for softball but for my entire professional journey. I might have been practicing the physical part of the game, but was severely neglecting what was arguably the most important component of peak performance... the mind.
Fast forward to setting home run and fielding records, and earning a spot as a collegiate softball player. My love for performance psychology was no fleeting affair; it became a passion that led me to Knoxville to earn my master's in Kinesiology, Sport and Performance Psychology, from the University of Tennessee.
Post-grad school, I made it my mission to share the mental game's magic, applying performance psychology and resilience strategies to the real MVPs—The United States active Military and Veterans. Whether on the field, in the classroom, during transitions, or within their own businesses, I've had the privilege of empowering these heroes to elevate their performances.
Time after time I witness top performers succumb to game-changing performance ruts that lead to self-doubt, shaking confidence, and sometimes even burn out, all because they are missing that key piece of the training routine - their mental approach. How could we expect to consistently perform at our peak when we're not training the most crucial muscle?
After discovering this performance hack, I am determined to help others reach their peak by overcoming those invisible enemies that can become very visible and disruptive.
My expertise spans a diverse spectrum, including: The United States Armed Forces, first responders, professional champions, Olympic legends, collegiate stars, high school competitors, weekend warriors, and even corporate bulldogs.
If you need assistance overcoming these crippling challenges or elevating your performance to the peak - let's chat.