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EXCELLENT Based on 23 reviews Devon NickelJanuary 3, 2025 Ashley was so great with my daughter! Shes very positive and enthusiastic and gave practical tools to help her mindset. My daughter was skeptical about talking to someone, but she really enjoyed her time with Ashley. I would definitely recommend working with her! Emma LeppertDecember 31, 2024 I can only say good things about Ashley at Great Athletes Think Elite. Being a collegiate athlete you have to be on physically and mentally. Ashley helped me so much and provided me with techniques to help change my mindset and perspective which are applicable to sports and life beyond. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone looking to level up their play! Amy BrownDecember 22, 2024 We can’t thank Ashley enough for the difference she’s made for our son. She helped him rebuild his confidence and provided him with practical tools to manage his nerves during games. One of the most impactful strategies she introduced was establishing a daily routine of gratitude and goal-setting, which has improved not only his performance but also his overall mindset. Thanks to her guidance, he’s back to playing the sport he loves with renewed passion and giving his highest effort every time he steps onto the field. We highly recommend Ashley to any athlete struggling with confidence or mental blocks—her expertise and approach truly work! Sally AndersenOctober 24, 2024 I had been struggling with confidence and identity after switching from powerlifting to CrossFit, and it was tough mentally to make the transition. After 8 years as a powerlifter, I didn’t know how to redefine myself as an athlete in this new space. Ashley was a game-changer! She helped me rebuild my confidence and guided me through the mindset shift I needed to thrive as a CrossFitter. Now, I feel stronger mentally and more secure in my athletic identity than ever before. Highly recommend her for anyone needing a mindset reset or performance boost! Trisha DuffieSeptember 9, 2024 I have had the privilege of knowing Ashley for 4 years. She is an amazing resource and coach in countless aspects of life and sports. She always creates a welcoming and positive atmosphere and is able to create conversations that open new ways of interpreting situations. My family always felt open and honest in discussions with Ashley and always ended meetings with a positive outlook. Ashley was able to implement goals and ways to take personal accountability for progress without making it feel like work! She was able to help redirect and refocus thoughts and goals to keep us on track. Ashley truly was a game changer and much needed part of our team in order keep us going in the right direction. Highly recommended a million times! Lisa McGinnitySeptember 4, 2024 I had the fortunate opportunity to observe Ashley conduct a workshop with a group of high school athletes. I was beyond impressed listening to her powerful insights and guidance for stepping up an athlete’s mental game. She has a way of breaking down and simplifying the steps and strategies needed to be successful to perform at a high level, making it feel more manageable, less overwhelming, and highly attainable. The way she commands a room and can engage people is remarkable. I cannot recommend Ashley enough if you have a student athlete who needs to overcome mental performance barriers, or in general, just wants to excel in their sport. She really is quite impressive! John ShalloMay 18, 2024 Amazing experience, really helped and very thoughtful with every meeting. Nicole WoodroofMay 4, 2024 We cannot say enough great things about Ashley and the work she has done with our son. When we started with her, his confidence regarding his sport was at an all-time low. He had been beaten down mentally by old-school coaches that don’t have any idea how to get what they really want out of kids. At almost sixteen, this had been going on for years. The focus she gave all of us, not just him, has made all the difference. She has helped my son refocus on what creates results to help him reach his goals, instead of being in his head about every tiny mistake he makes. As a high-level competitor herself, a high school counselor, and a coach, she has the trifecta of perfect skills for what it takes to work with kids and athletes. She understands kids in a way that even as parents we haven’t at times. In fact, we have asked her on several occasions to help us, and she partnered with us in a way that gave him the support he needed to meet his goals. Sometimes, although well-intentioned, we would say things that were reinforcing the thoughts that weren’t serving him well, but Ashley was patient with us too, and was able to help us help him. She has helped change our mindset as well as my son’s. She is an incredible, caring, wise mentor and we only wish we found her sooner! I highly recommend hiring Ashley Ainsworth!
Many high school and college athletes train hard physically but struggle mentally with the pressures of competition, performance expectations, and personal challenges. The biggest problems they face include:
❌ Performance Anxiety & Pressure – Struggling with nerves, fear of failure, and underperforming in key moments.
❌ Lack of Confidence – Doubting their abilities, hesitating in competition, and feeling like they’re not good enough.
❌ Inconsistent Focus & Motivation – Losing concentration during games, struggling to stay locked in, and lacking daily drive.
❌ Poor Stress Management – Overwhelmed by balancing school, sports, and personal life, leading to burnout.
❌ No Mental Resilience – Letting mistakes, losses, or setbacks control their mindset and affect future performances.
❌ Lack of Performance Routines – Entering games without a structured pre-game mindset strategy.
❌ Struggles with Leadership & Self-Advocacy – Lacking the mental tools to communicate with coaches, be a team leader, or handle criticism.
The Elite Mentality 12-Step Program solves these problems by providing a structured system to develop an elite athlete’s mindset—one that thrives under pressure, adapts to challenges, and consistently performs at the highest level.
After completing the 12-week coaching program, athletes will experience a complete shift in their mental game, gaining the confidence, focus, and resilience they need to compete at their best.
😟 Nervous & Uncertain Before Games → 🔥 Focused, Calm, and Ready to Compete
😓 Struggles with Self-Doubt → 💪 Unshakable Confidence in Abilities
🌀 Easily Distracted & Loses Focus → 🎯 Locked In & Present for Every Play
🥶 Chokes Under Pressure → 🚀 Thrives in High-Stakes Moments
😞 Dwells on Mistakes & Losses → 🔄 Learns, Adjusts, and Bounces Back Stronger
📉 Lacks Motivation & Drive → 🔥 Self-Driven, Goal-Oriented, and Mentally Tough
❌ No Pre-Game Routine → ✅ Uses Elite Pre-Performance Mental Strategies
🤐 Struggles to Speak Up to Coaches → 🗣 Advocates for Themselves & Leads Their Team
It may take a few weeks to create a habit…
but it takes a few months to make that habit stick with you for life.
Here are some of the long-term results high school & college athletes can expect to experience from putting in the mental performance work during our 12-Step Coaching Program:
Athletic Performance Gains
✅ Higher Competition Performance – Athletes develop elite focus, confidence, and resilience, leading to better stats, improved game-day execution, and more consistency.
✅ More Playing Time & Leadership Roles – Mentally strong athletes earn more trust from coaches, making them top choices for starting positions and leadership roles.
✅ Faster Skill Development – By eliminating mental roadblocks, athletes progress faster in their sport, unlocking their full potential.
📈 ROI: More wins, more visibility, and higher athletic success at the high school and college level.
College Recruitment & Potential Scholarship Opportunities
🎓 Increased Scholarship Potential – Athletes who display mental toughness, leadership, and elite composure stand out to coaches and their recruitment staff.
🎯 Better Performance in Showcases & Big Games – Peak mental performance ensures athletes show up strong when it matters most, improving chances of recruitment.
📌 Self-Advocacy for College Coaches – Athletes learn how to communicate effectively with recruiting coaches, positioning themselves as valuable team additions.
📈 ROI: A college scholarship can be worth $10,000 – $200,000+, making this one of the best investments for future success.
Mental Strength to Handle Life’s Ongoing Adversity and Challenges
🧠 Life Skills That Last a Lifetime – Confidence, focus, resilience, and self-discipline extend far beyond athletics.
📚 Better Academic Performance – Improved time management, stress control, and goal setting lead to higher grades and test scores.
💼 Stronger Career & Leadership Potential – The same mental performance skills that fuel elite athletes translate into business, leadership, and career success.
📈 ROI: Athletes gain a mental skillset that helps them win in life, not just in sports.
Emotional & Psychological Wellness
🛑 Reduced Anxiety & Stress – Athletes learn to manage pressure effectively, improving mental well-being.
💪 Higher Confidence & Self-Belief – Eliminating self-doubt leads to better performance and personal growth.
😊 More Enjoyment in Sports – A strong mindset removes mental blocks, making competition more fulfilling.
📈 ROI: Athletes enjoy their sport more, stay in the game longer, and develop a champion’s mindset.
Financial & Career Impact
🔹 Athletic Scholarships – The cost of this program is a fraction of the potential scholarship earnings.
🔹 Future Earning Potential – Athletes with mental discipline and leadership skills have higher career success in and out of sports.
🔹 Avoiding Costly Mistakes – A mentally unprepared athlete can miss scholarship opportunities, lose playing time, or even drop out of their sport.
📈 ROI: $2,100 investment → $100K+ in future scholarship/career earnings.
Potential Return on Your Investment: Limitless.
The 12-Week Coaching Program is designed to develop an Elite Mentality by equipping athletes with the mental skills needed for sustained high performance. It begins with establishing motivation, goal setting, and long-term purpose, followed by building a vision for success through vision boards and milestone planning. Athletes learn focus and mental clarity techniques, self-confidence training, and stress mastery to handle pressure and anxiety. The program also emphasizes performance routines, overcoming adversity, and mindfulness to enhance resilience and presence. Athletes develop distraction management, leadership skills, and a growth mindset, culminating in a personalized plan to sustain elite mental performance beyond the program.
The Elite Mastery Progression is a 12-week advanced coaching program designed for athletes who have completed the 12-Step Elite Mentality Program and are ready to refine their mindset at the highest level. This next-level system focuses on flow state activation, leadership development, resilience under pressure, and long-term performance consistency. Athletes will deepen their mastery of focus techniques, emotional regulation, and mental adaptability, ensuring they can perform at their peak in any competitive environment. Through advanced visualization, mindset recalibration, and personalized performance strategies, this program transforms mental skills into a lifelong competitive edge, setting athletes up for sustained success in sports and life.
*Any athlete under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with them during the free consultation call.
Build confidence in sports by including the key traits of the world's most mentally resilient and top-performing athletes into your personalized mental performance routine.
These traits include: resilience, self-discipline, commitment, mental toughness, adaptability, passion and instinct, attention to detail, anxiety management, coachability, attitude, effort, and leadership.
Create Daily Positive Growth Mindset Habits: Learn how to start and end your day with positivity and intention.
Learn Intentional Goal Setting: Get the most out of your training through simple objectives.
Decrease Performance Anxiety & Fear of Failure: Change thought patterns by incorporating mindfulness and other stress-relieving strategies
Identify Obstacles and Build Mental Toughness: Tackle adversity and learn resilience through coach support and accountability
Prove to yourself that you can overcome your fear of failure and rebuild your confidence.
Through personalized mental performance routines, you will apply daily strategies needed to enhance both mental and physical preparation to play at your full potential and rediscover the enjoyment of competing.
Build resilience, reduce performance anxiety, and adapt a positive growth mindset.
With over two decades of experience as a competitive athlete and a college head women’s soccer coach, I combine my practical insights with advanced expertise in sport psychology and school counseling, supported by two master’s degrees. I’ve successfully worked with athletes ages 7 to 65 across various sports and levels.
Learn valuable skills and techniques to succeed in sports and life.
Our coaching provides a personalized toolbox of strategies that not only can improve athletic performance but can be applied to everyday life. Developing mental strength takes mental practice, in and out of your sport.
Having a strong mindset is the key to developing trust, freedom, and happiness in your sport.
Within just four coaching sessions, you will see just how impactful a personalized mental performance routine can be. Give yourself freedom & develop yours.
Consistency is essential because it builds the habits, resilience, and focus required to achieve lasting growth and peak performance in your sport. Intentionality is crucial because it ensures that every action and thought aligns with your goals, maximizing effectiveness and growth. Accountability is vital because it fosters ownership, commitment, and follow-through, driving progress toward achieving your goals.
It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.
Muhammed Ali