Forge Mental Toughness, Unlock Potential

At Mental Mettle Coaching, the passion is to share knowledge and experience that empowers others to play, live, grow, and thrive. The mission is to instill a resilient and spirited mindset in our clients, enabling them to confidently face any obstacle they encounter or challenge they pursue, regardless of the situation.

How can Mental Mettle Coaching help you?

At Mental Mettle Coaching, we believe that true athletic excellence starts from within. Our comprehensive approach targets the core aspects of mental performance that can make or break an athlete's success. We'll guide you in building unshakeable confidence, equip you with a versatile toolbox of mental strategies, and help you unlock your full potential both on and off the field. Whether you're an individual athlete, a coach, or part of a team, our tailored programs are designed to elevate your mental game and drive you towards peak performance.

Build Your Confidence.

Mental performance coaching will help you set, reach, and celebrate small goals that will ultimately make big changes in your life. Along the way, you will learn to build confidence to tackle all of life's adversities.

Develop your tool box.

Facing challenges is a fact of life, but struggling while facing these challenges doesn't have to be.  Coaching will help you learn mental tools that you will use for the rest of your life.

Unlock your potential.

If anxiety and lack of confidence keep you from doing great things, then coaching may be the key to opening life's doors. Learn to move through your mental barriers and thrive.

mettle

met·​tle

A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way; courage and fortitude.

Our Services

Mental Mettle Coaching offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance mental performance and personal growth. From one-on-one coaching for student-athletes to inspiring keynote speeches, team development programs, and convenient online courses, we cater to diverse needs. We also provide life coaching for adults seeking personal transformation and specialized coaching for educators looking to make a greater impact. Whatever your goals, we have the expertise to help you forge your mental mettle and achieve excellence.

Student-Athlete Mental Coaching

Helping athletes of all shapes and sizes learn to face adversity with mental toughness.

Keynote speaking

“100% Mettle” is an inspirational and motivational presentation suited for any group.

Team Coaching

Coaching in a group session for work groups, coaching staffs, teachers,  admin staffs, and, of course, athletic teams.

ONline COurses

The Mental Mettle Academy is for coaches and adults looking to help themselves and help their athletes.

Life Coaching for Adults

If you need help reaching your goals and miss having a a coach push you to be your best, I’m your guy.

Coaching for Educators

Actually useful PD. Seriously. Good for you, your life, and your classroom.

Are you ready to forge your mettle?

Sign up for a free informational session.

About Coach Matt Thomann

With over a decade of experience in education and coaching, Matt Thomann turned personal setbacks into a mission to empower others. As a highly regarded sports mental performance coach, Matt has helped athletes from middle school to Division 1 develop the positive mindset essential for success. His proven techniques extend beyond sports, benefiting educators, coaches, and business teams alike. Through personalized coaching and inspiring speaking engagements, Matt guides individuals to "Live your 100" and transform adversity into advantage.

What People Are Saying

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from athletes, coaches, and professionals who have transformed their mindset and performance with Mental Mettle Coaching. These success stories showcase the real-world impact of our proven strategies and personalized approach.

We were fortunate enough to have Coach Thomann speak to our athletes. His powerful message of not only getting through adversity but using adversity to make us stronger was inspiring. His personal stories and inspirational examples have stayed with our student athletes and with me. I have known Matt for decades – he is a person of integrity and someone who makes others better.

Dave Feeney

Educator and Head Girls Basketball Coach

Normal Community High School

My early morning sessions with Coach Thomann were a huge part of my 2022. He pushed me to think beyond the “woe is me” attitude I had in my head all revolving around our sweet boy. Pushing past that wall truly helped me see things in a different view. I wish that was something I had as a teen or in college to prep me for life.  100% worth it!

Becky Dee

Educator, Wife, and Mother

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