Welcome to Pina Performance Coaching!

We Provide Mental Performance Coaching to Elite Athletes to Help Them Reach Peak Performance In Sport & Life

Play With Confidence, Develop Resilience, and Perform Better

Meet Heather Pina!

Owner and Head Mental Performance Coach at Pina Performance Coaching

Heather is a leader in the field of Sport Psychology with years of experience working with athletes of all ages, levels, and sports. She has worked extensively with elite high school and collegiate athletes, elevating their mindset to reach peak performance. As well as with a number of collegiate and competitive teams to create an elite culture and mentality that has led to success. Heather is also dedicated to growing the field of Sport Psychology by mentoring future sport psychology professionals and creating accessible resources for athletes everywhere.

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We Specialize in Providing 1:1 Mental Performance Coaching to Athletes

Mental Performance is the key to unlocking your full potential in and out of sport. It allows you to gain unshakeable confidence, build resilience, develop mental tools and improve your performance.

Master the elite mindset and mental performance skills that the best athletes utilize in their game. Gain the competitive edge over your competition with a personalized mindset plan today!

Where Our Athletes Compete

  • college sports
  • ECNL
  • AAU volleyball
  • US Olympic Team
  • soccer
  • tennis
  • professional soccer
  • golf
  • basketball
  • baseball
  • NAIA
  • hockey

FREE Resources to Win the Mental Game

For Athletes

Are you ready to elevate your game to the next level? Do you want to perform at your absolute best, every time you step onto the field or court?

Look no further – our free Confidence Building Workbook for Athletes is here to help you unleash your full potential! Inside this comprehensive workbook, you'll discover the secrets to harnessing the power of confidence in sports. We delve into four essential pillars:

1. Positive Self-Talk: Transform your inner dialogue and banish self-doubt.

2. Celebrating Yourself: Embrace your victories – big and small – and celebrate your progress along the journey to success.

3. Visualizing Success: Master the art of visualization and watch your dreams become reality.

4. Implement the Skills: Put theory into practice and integrate these confidence-building techniques seamlessly into your game.

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    For Parents

    Is your athlete struggling to stay focused and confident? Do you want to be the pillar of support they need to excel not just physically, but mentally as well?

    Our specially designed workshop for parents of athletes is here to empower you with the knowledge and tools to support your child's mental game.

    In this 30 minute workshop you’ll learn:

    • Identifying Mental Struggles: Learn to recognize the signs of mental and emotional challenges that may be affecting your athlete's performance.

    • Effective Communication: Discover the best ways to talk to your child about their mental game and sports performance.

    • Proven Strategies: Gain access to practical techniques that help build mental resilience, boost confidence, and improve your child’s mental game.

    Sign up for the Workshop Below!

    Sport Psychology Services

    • peak performance for athletes

      1:1 Mental Performance Coaching

      Work with us 1 on 1 to elevate your mind and perform better! We will focus on building your confidence and developing a resilient mind so that you can bring your best consistently and reach peak performance!

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    • elite athlete mindset training

      Team/Group Workshops

      Schedule a workshop for your athletes to participate in our Athlete Mindset Training, where they will learn essential mental skills they can use immediately to elevate their game. This sport psychology crash course is a must for every athlete!

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    • sports psychology consultant

      CMPC Mentorship

      Are you a sport psychology grad ready to take your career to the next level? CMPC mentorship is the next step to your dream job as a sports psychology consultant. Plus I’ll be there to support you as you crush your goals!

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    Meet the Team

    • Pina Performance Coaching

      Heather Pina, MA, CMPC

      OWNER & MENTAL PERFORANCE COACH

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      Jessica Lewis, MA, CMPC

      MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH

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      Cierra Dvorak

      MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH

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