Continuum of Services

The Association of Applied Sport Psychology recognizes and promotes the role of both mental performance and mental health in athletes’ quest to function and achieve performance excellence. Mental health is a part of, not separate from, athlete health (NCAA, 2021). Mental health exists on a continuum, with thriving on one end of the spectrum, known as mental wellness, and on the other end of the spectrum, significant disorder in a person’s functioning and performance over time, known as mental illness (see model above). In the area of sport and performance, Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPC®) are trained and credentialed to work with athletes and performers to address optimizing their mental performance with strategies to help them thrive in their sport. Some CMPCs® are also clinically trained and can diagnose and treat mental illness.

I am a Certified Mental Performance Consultant but I am not clinically trained. If you or your athlete's needs fall on the left side of the spectrum, please consult a mental health professional.

Valston Coaching provides four basic services, as described below. If at any point, you would like to find out more details about any of my services, please book a FREE 15-min Consultation call to learn more.

Services

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Personal 1:1 Coaching

I offer personal coaching in 20, 30 or 60 min increments. A private coaching session will be one-on-one with Valerie Alston via Zoom. Val is trained in behavior change and motivational techniques. Rather than acting as the expert and giving advice, I will create an environment that gives you permission to take the lead. I adhere to what you want, not what I think you should want. You determine your unique goals through a process of self-discovery and accountability, and I facilitate change at a pace set by you.

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Online Programs

Online self-paced education courses that combine video instruction and activities to help you build skills in your desired area. You get continuous access and can re-watch/ re-engage with the material as many times as you want. All courses are delivered via the Toughness Trainer app.

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Team Consultation

I also work with teams to deliver sport psychology or mental toughness workshops tailored to the team's needs. I offer team building activities that build trust, cohesion and communication skills.

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Camp Instruction

Mental Skills training makes a great addition to any camp by helping athletes leverage mental skills to learn more and develop quicker. Mental training at camps can take many forms. I can attend in person (or possibly via video calling) to provide instruction and drills for campers as a station or stand alone time period or I can provide access to one of my programs as part of the camp fees. If you are a coach or sports camp director, who would like to add a mental skills training component to your camp book a call to discuss options that make sense for your situation.

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Browse through the questions below. If your question has not been addressed, please get in touch by email or by booking a free 15-Min Consultation Call.

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How do I know if Performance Coaching is right for me?

Does your athlete:

Have trouble staying focused during competition? Lack confidence during practice or games? Perform better in practice than in competition? Need a competitive edge?

Are you concerned your child doesn’t seem to be having fun anymore?

Has your athlete lost confidence or motivation after an injury?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, Performance Coaching is probably a good fit for you/your athlete.

How do I know if Personal 1-1 Coaching is right for me?

If you are having any issues with being productive at work, excelling and performing under pressure, learning efficiency or managing time and stress levels, maintaining effective communication and positive relationships in your home life or meeting your health and wellness goals then my coaching services can definitely help you.

My role is to help you figure out how to remove barriers to your success and to be an advocate for you as you try to make change in your life, no matter the domain. Think of me as a well informed, accountability buddy that can help you learn tools and skills to help you be more effective. If you are still not sure feel free to book a FREE 15 min consultation so that I can answer you questions more fully.

Should I start with coaching or a course?

Without knowing who you are and what you are dealing with, this is very difficult to answer. I would recommend that you use the program/course descriptions to guide your choices. Generally, I recommend starting with a course before starting personal or group coaching. The courses provide great foundational knowledge and exposure to mental skills, concepts and tools that can easily be applied on your own. My programs all offer community chat features which enable personalized attention and accountability. If your athlete needs/wants additional assistance applying mental skills, then signing up for personal coaching or upgrading to a program that has group coaching, is a great option. If you need more specific help, email or call me directly.

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