I work with athletes of all levels to help them compete with intention

Lauren MacLean
Consultant

I joined Mastery in

2026

Education

M.S. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Works with

High school, college, and professional athletes

Passion areas

Self-awareness, confidence, resilience. and consistency

I help athletes and performers develop the self-awareness, confidence, and resilience needed to perform with intention and consistency. I am passionate about helping individuals better understand themselves while developing the mental skills necessary to navigate challenges, improve performance, and thrive in high-pressure environments.

While I work with athletes across all areas of mental performance, I am especially passionate about helping athletes develop effective goal-setting strategies, navigate mistakes with confidence, establish purposeful pre-performance and reset routines, regulate emotions under pressure, and build greater consistency in their performance. I also enjoy helping athletes prioritize recovery and self-care so they can sustain both performance and well-being over the long term.

I am particularly drawn to supporting athletes who struggle with perfectionism, experience performance anxiety, have difficulty bouncing back from mistakes, or feel frustrated by inconsistent performances. I enjoy helping athletes navigate transitions within their sport, build confidence in challenging environments, and develop a healthier relationship with performance that allows them to compete with greater freedom, resilience, and intention.

I combine Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) with a Person-Centered Approach to help athletes better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

I believe self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools for performance growth. Through evidence-based mental skills training, authentic relationships, and individualized support, I help athletes respond intentionally to challenges, perform consistently under pressure, and define success on their own terms.

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