I am a mental strentgh or toughness coach. I teach an elite mindset, motivation and commitment, focus and awareness, keeping the process over the outome, Self-control and discipline, confidence, routines and habits, leadership and team culture.
Individually, I work with players, coaches, and increasingly parents, of athletes as they see the need to address the mindset of their athletes or their own.
With teams I work with coaches and leadership councils to build and strengthen their team's culture. Coaching sessions are primarily over zoom, with teams, if possible, face to face.
Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance, a coach looking to lead better, or a parent wanting to support your child’s growth, here’s how I can help:
I am a mental strength or toughness coach. I teach an elite mindset, motivation and commitment, focus and awareness, process over outcome, self-control and discipline, confidence, routines and habits, leadership, team culture. I work with individuals and teams. Players and coaches, and parents of athletes, as they see the changes in their kids, want in on the training too. With teams, I work with coaches and leadership councils to build and strengthen their team’s culture. Coaching sessions are primarily over zoom. When working with teams we can try to get some in person training as well, if possible. For a daily dose of motivation tune into the Today Matter Podcast with Steve Pinkston every morning. And subscribe to our Trust The Process Newsletter for a weekly Mental Performance lesson for athletes, coaches and parents.
Want to see if mental performance coaching is right for you? Book a free 20-minute discovery call. Let’s find clarity together.
info@coachpinkston.com
Want to see if mental performance coaching is right for you? Book a free 20-minute discovery call. Let’s find clarity together.
Reach out today and we will set up a free consultation and see if working with a Mental Performance Coach is right for you. Let’s Talk
Are you ready to take the next step in your journey? With 1-on-1 online mental performance coaching, you don’t have to wait—you can start right away. Together, we’ll build the focus, confidence, and resilience you need to perform at your best when it matters most.
Through personalized sessions, you’ll gain:
Strategies to stay calm under pressure
Tools to overcome self-doubt and distraction
Habits that build consistency and confidence
A sharper mindset for sports, school, business, and life
This is your opportunity to train the most important muscle you have—your mind.
If you’re leading a team, you already know: mental performance shapes culture and outcomes. I offer team consultations and leadership development designed to:
Strengthen team resilience
Build a culture of confidence and trust
Equip leaders with tools to guide athletes in high-pressure moments
Whether you’re an individual athlete or an entire team, let’s create the mental edge that turns potential into performance.
Ready to start? Contact Coach Pinkston today and let’s get to work.
Dive deep into topics of mindset, performance, resilience, and growth. I share actionable strategies, stories, and insights for athletes, coaches, and high-performers alike
I have been working with Coach Pinkston for about a year and half now. I found by using the signal lights analogy, it helps so much with finding the right things to focus on for most growth. The meditation and relaxation practices also gave me so much more control over my mind and brought total clarity. Using the chemical analogy for emotions brings control and perspective to emotional instability which brings so much more mental stability and happiness. By practicing the physical reaction to a disruptive or distractive thought from my goal brings so much focus every time I have practiced it and really accelerates the rate of accomplishing goals. Mental Performance coaching has really helped me improve on and off the field.
Lacrosse Player, College Student
Working with Coach Pinkston has been a game-changer for me, both on and off the field. He helped me regulate my on field anxiety and grow my confidence as a player, transforming my performance. One of the most impactful things he introduced to our team was the acronym PITA, which helped remind us of our goals and expectations. Personally, I really connected with the “P,” which is Process over outcome. That simple reminder helped me shift my mindset from obsessing over results to trusting the work I put in every day. His ability to break down mental skills into simple, practical tools made all the difference. I’m deeply grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anybody wanting to strengthen their mental, and in turn, physical game.
2nd year Lacrosse Player First Team All-League
I have had the opportunity to work with Coach Pinkston for the last year and I have learned so much. He has taught me the importance of mental strength not only on the Lacrosse field but in life as well. He has taught me the importance of routine and getting into great habits. We always celebrate the small and big wins of the day. The habits that you create and make into a daily routine are the things that you can control. Coach has helped me create my habits and set goals for me to be a successful athlete and person. This program has helped me to take control of my mental performance so I perform the best I can in life and in lacrosse.
All-American
Brigham Young University Freshman
I worked with Coach Pinkston for about a year, and he really helped me improve my mental focus during games. He taught me to control my reactions and stay positive, which kept me from getting distracted. We also worked on concentration exercises, like the concentration grid, which helped me stay focused for longer. Setting personal goals with him kept me motivated and gave me direction in practice. Overall, Coach Pinkston had a big impact on my growth as an athlete.
2028 Volleyball Player
Our clients consistently share how transformative their coaching experience has been. These reviews reflect the positive impact of developing mental strength, building confidence, and creating lasting change — both on and off the field.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or professional, you probably have questions about how
mental performance coaching works and how it can help you. Here you’ll find clear answers,
practical encouragement, and the confidence to take the next step toward becoming the best
version of yourself.
