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

Mickaela Zaffino
Consultant

I joined Mastery in

2025

Education

M.A. in Counseling Psychology Chatham University

Works with

High school, college, and professional athletes

Passion areas

Confidence, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, goal setting

I help athletes sharpen their mental game—building focus, confidence, and consistency so they can compete at their very best. As a Mental Performance Consultant at Mastery, I design tailored coaching sessions that transforms pressure into peak performance, whether you’re in the clutch of competition or preparing for life after sport.

At Mastery Performance Consulting, I draw directly on my work as Student Athlete Success Coordinator at Hastings College and Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development at Indiana University Athletics. In those roles I built and led programs that blended mental skills training with identity-building and career-readiness workshops for over 600 athletes—helping them clarify strengths, forge professional networks, and translate athletic habits into lifelong success. I now bring that same integrated approach to Mastery clients, crafting personalized, holistic plans that boost performance on the field and smooth the transition off it.

I bring a strength-based, positive-psychology, and cognitive-behavioral approach to every client, tailoring confidence-building, relaxation, mindfulness, and goal-setting techniques to individual needs. Currently finishing my CMPC certification and as a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, I’ve worked across sports—from baseball and football to rowing, water polo, and women’s wrestling. My mission is clear: to help athletes grow holistically, perform purposefully, and embrace every challenge—whether on the field, in their careers, or in life beyond the game.

Certification Progress

18%
Hours achieved
Paperwork submitted
Course work approved
Hours approved
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