Mental Performance

Parent Program

“It’s OK not to be OK. It’s OK to ask for help.”
— Simone Biles
“The mental game is just as important as the physical one. ”
— Mike Trout
“Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Don’t neglect it.”
— Michael Phelps

PArent COurses

    • Encouraging open dialogue about feelings, goals, and struggles.

    • Avoiding over-involvement while providing necessary support.

    • Tips for talking to athletes about mental and emotional challenges.

    • Car Ride home

  • How parents can help athletes cope with injuries, losing streaks, or disappointing performances.

    • Teaching athletes to view setbacks as learning opportunities.

    • The importance of patience and maintaining perspective.

     Building Mental Toughness in Young Athletes

    • The importance of resilience, grit, and perseverance.

    • Techniques for developing mental toughness without fostering stress.

    • Balancing challenge with support.

     How to Support an Athlete's Confidence and Self-Esteem

    • The role of praise and constructive feedback.

    • Encouraging athletes to embrace failure as part of growth.

    • Helping athletes maintain a positive self-image, even during struggles.

      Managing Pressure and Expectations

    • Recognizing the signs of performance anxiety.

    • How parents can help alleviate pressure without diminishing ambition.

    • Helping athletes set realistic goals and expectations.

  • Why mental health is as important as physical health for athletes.

    • Signs of mental stress, burnout, and anxiety in athletes.

    • The impact of mental health on performance and overall well-being.

  • Help parents understand their critical role while empowering them to step back when needed, giving the athlete the space to grow both as a person, and an athlete. What it takes from the moment game day starts to the moment game day ends and everything in between.

meet the team

Dr. Alley Dake

Dr. Alley Dake, a leading expert in mental performance, combines her Ph.D. in Values-Driven Leadership with advanced certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Counseling/Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Anxiety, Sports Psychology, and Neuropsychology.

With a proven track record of success in developing youth player programs and coaching both in the U.S. and Latin America, Dr. Dake empowers athletes to achieve peak performance.

As the founder of Level Up Mental Performance and Co-Founder of Level Up Performance, she provides personalized guidance to athletes of all levels, helping them build mental resilience, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential.

Dominick Jefferies , LCSW

Dominick Jefferies, LCSW, is a seasoned mental performance coach with 25 years of experience in youth, high school, and collegiate baseball. He has also worked with Major League Baseball organizations like the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers as an associate scout.

Dominick leverages his expertise in both sports and mental health to empower student-athletes to excel in all areas of their lives. He provides personalized guidance on athletic performance, academic success, and mental well-being.

Beyond working directly with athletes, Dominick supports parents in navigating the challenges of youth sports. He offers mental health guidance to help parents better understand and support their child's athletic journey.

Dominick is the founder of The Farm Sports and Performance and Mindset Performance.

 

The Farm Sports and Performance

1006 East Draper Parkway Draper Utah 

Phone
801-859-8999