Sports Psychologist & Mental Peformance Coach for Athletes

Hey there, Ashley here – I have designed & delivered workshops/presentations for Corporations, Small Businesses, Universities, School Districts, Individual High Schools, & Club Teams as a Sport and Performance Psychology Consultant.

I was a high school teacher & head coach for 14 years before going into private practice. I absolutely understand the value & importance of rallying the troops with energy & investing in your team!

I don’t believe in cookie cutter anything or promoting “positive thinking.” I’m all about connecting with audiences through science & simplicity so they *actually* want to apply the concepts & can take away tangible strategies!

Below are common talks I do for groups. I always personalize each talk with examples that are specific to your organization after you complete the “Speaking Event Personalization Questionnaire.”

Speaking Topics:

Squashing Stress – How to avoid burnout, reset during long hours, & not let stress consume you. Gain several stress busting tools to respond not react to difficult situations.
Self Doubt Solution – Discover how your brain has been holding you back & how to crush limiting beliefs. We’ll cover the top 3 brain hacks to achieve more than ever thought possible, so you don’t get hung up on what went wrong, & find ways to be neutral (not fake positivity).
Mindset: The Mental Muscle – Discover mental performance strategies to squash negativity, overthinking, & tension in the body. Learn how to rewire your conscious thoughts & self image to compete to your potential. This helps you compartmentalize & compete more consistently, so you let go of comparing or focusing on the past. Powerful for athletes or corporate.
Goal Getter – Achieve your goals by tracking what’s meant to be evaluated & trashing what’s not. Forget old school goal planning & discover modern methods to gain momentum so you don’t give up when it gets tough.
Sports Injury Recovery – Address the mental impact of injuries & mental blocks that haunt athletes when they return. Learn how to come back without hesitation & fear interfering.
Winning Communication – Build a championship culture – how to get others to ‘hear’ you & take action. Create personal responsibility so everyone can appreciate their role & contribute. Gain 13 strategies to communicate stronger.
Mental Toughness Toolkit: For Coaches or Parents – Discover mental performance strategies to help your athletes perform at a higher level. Walk away with specific tools & powerful communication resources so that you’re a source of support not a source of pressure.
Mental Edge Energy – Discover how to tap into what you’re really capable of so that you live purposefully, powerfully & enjoy what you do. Master your mindset to believe in your abilities & find energy within to operate optimally rather than just running through the motions.
Clockwork Confidence – Master time management like a pro with your roadmap to peak productivity. Get ready to crush procrastination & boost focus. It’s time to level up your excuse of, “there’s never enough time” & discover proven techniques that will leave you empowered.
Booster Club Talk – Busting common myths about sport psychology. The ultimate ‘here’s what mental training can do for you with proof’ for athletes & parents because performance isn’t capped by physiology, it’s capped by what we think is possible.

“She has a remarkable ability to relate to the issues at hand and offer solutions that are applicable and practical. Not only does she have invaluable insight into training techniques, but also offered advice for everyday life application.”

- Sam P.

"I’ve listened to many keynote presentations and typically you tune out about halfway through, when Ashley was done, I still wanted to learn more and actually took notes – now that’s a first." Todd Y.

How to inquire:

Fill out the form to inquire about a speaking event. You’re not committed to anything; this is how we get started. Custom proposals are provided for serious inquiries only. Please review starting rates before submitting a request.
Then you will receive proposal based on your responses. If the proposal is out of your budget, it might be possible to make adjustments to length, time of day, virtual, etc. If Ashley is booked or out of budget, you may be able to book another team member.
After we commit to the proposal, then we send over the ‘Speaker Agreement,’ which goes over terms & conditions, details of event, how to pay, room setup, etc.
Then we send over ‘Speaking Event Personalization Questions.’ This is a form to collect information about your organization so we can deliver a presentation that’s specific to your group.
There is a 25% deposit required to secure your date. The final payment is due on the day of the event.

“What I loved most about her presentation was the way it made me evaluate the choices I was making as a parent. She makes you think, then inspires you to change.”

- Mindy W.

"Our coaches actually thanked me for bringing her in for continuing education training. Ashley taught me things I didn’t know I needed to know”

- Natalie B.

There are several items we consider when creating a proposal: length of event, type of talk, time away from office, travel, time of year, size of event, & personalization requested.

We can do 30 min talks, 45 min, 60 min, 90+ min workshops with interaction, feedback, & team building.

We’ve had organizations cover costs through: booster clubs, team funds, each athlete contributes, acquire sponsors for the event, or the gym/company/school covers the training.

If you want to go over your event on the phone, we can schedule 2 calls to go over your event. One after the proposal is sent, so you have time to review it & we can make sure we are a good fit, then you can tell me about your group needs. Next call, if needed, will be closer to the event to go over details. We can also do everything in email too if that’s easier.

Speaker Bio

Ashley Eckermann is a Sports Psychology Practitioner and founder of Maximize the Mind Mental Performance Coaching in Cypress Texas. She teaches athletes and performers of all ability levels how to thrive under pressure. She has developed tools to help overthinkers gain confidence, let go of mistakes quicker, and conquer overwhelm. Ashley has a BA in Psychology from Texas Tech University and an MS in Sport Psychology from Florida State University. During her career, she has coached All-Americans, State Champions, Olympians, Professionals, and received Coach of the Year awards. As a multiple-time Ironman finisher, she truly appreciates the role mental toughness plays and continuously strives to inspire audiences because mental skills training isn’t just for athletes!

"Ashley teaches you about the brain and how to change your habits, but makes you laugh at the same time. Thank you!"

- Lisa A.

"We were thrilled with the presentation Ashley gave our company. She shared such valuable tips on managing stress and having stronger time management. My team told me they weren't bored, ha."

- Melanie H.

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Speaking Topics:

"I’ve listened to many keynote presentations and typically you tune out about halfway through, when Ashley was done, I still wanted to learn more and actually took notes – now that’s a first." Todd Y.

How to inquire:

Please fill out form to request proposal

Speaking to company, team, or group starts at $750 for virtual events & $1200 for in person events. Tell us as much as you can so we can send options in your custom proposal.

Speaker Bio