Ember to Inferno
Mental Mettle Coaching presents the Ember to Inferno program, designed to help coaches develop mentally tough athletes who are resilient, persistent, and unshaken by setbacks. In today's challenging environment, many athletes face significant pressures that can lead to burnout. This program equips coaches with practical tools to foster mental toughness without overwhelming their athletes.
Building Mental Toughness in Athletes
The Ember to Inferno series guides coaches through their own journey of mental toughness while providing actionable strategies to build confidence and belief in their athletes. Rather than simply introducing more adversity, the focus is on creating a strong foundation for mental resilience.
Key Topics covered
Understanding Mental Toughness
Basics, definition, and factors contributing to its loss
Modern Challenges
Impact of social media, athletic pressures, and trauma
Neuroplasticity
Techniques for developing mental toughness
Mindfulness
Methods for improving focus and control
Confidence Building
Recognizing and controlling inner voice, practicing gratitude
Intentional Adversity
Assessing growth mindset and developing related skills
Accountability
Creating practice plans that consider mental health
Program Options
Keynote Presentation
Format: In-Person
Audience: All Staff
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Small Group Coaching Sessions
Ideal for groups of 5-10 people (grade levels, committees, departments, administrative staff).
Format: Virtual
Duration: 1 hour per session
Combined Presentation and Coaching Sessions
A comprehensive SEL program starting with the keynote presentation for all coaches, followed by small group coaching sessions throughout the school year.
About Coach matt Thomann
Matt Thomann is a highly regarded sports mental performance coach and life coach with over a decade of experience in public education as a teacher, coach, and administrator. His journey to becoming a life coach was shaped by a series of life-altering events in 2020, including a cancer diagnosis and an ischemic stroke while managing a school during the Covid-19 pandemic.
These challenges taught Matt the essential nature of a positive mindset in overcoming life's obstacles. After relearning to speak and read aloud, and benefiting from positive psychology techniques, Matt decided to pivot his career. He began life coach training just five months after his stroke, combining his newfound insights with his extensive background in education and athletics.
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