Ashley Eckermann not only provided the tools to help my daughter overcome her mental block but gave the lessons that she can use to conquer any future obstacles in cheer and or life. Ashley is the missing link that helps them train mentally which in the end brings the best-prepared athlete to the mat.
-Marian M • Cheer
Ashley’s impact has been profound on the mental health and performance of the kids. Ashley provides strategies to manage mental performance that leads to improved outcomes – personally, socially, and sports. The kids easily open up with Ashley and schedule their own follow up appointments (they don’t want to miss a session) – that should tell you everything.
-Derek L • Golf & Swim
We were looking for someone dependable, consistent, patient, and talented at their skill. With Coach Dalton, we have found all of that and more. He is understanding to our athletes needs and curates a training curriculum specifically for her. He listens to her when she speaks and pays attention to what she doesn’t always have the courage to say.He is fun, nurturing, and focused on encouraging our athlete to be her personal best. Our daughter has risen to literal new heights and grown tremendously in confidence and skill. We are beyond blessed to have found a consistent and loving coach with Coach Dalton.
-Lauryn W • Cheer
Before I went to Ms. Ashley’s I was timid, I lacked confidence, and I second-guessed myself. She has helped me see that I was good and helped me be confident in myself. Going into State Finals I was confident, ready, and positive about how things would turn out. I was starting to doubt myself before I roped, then I remembered the tools she taught me and was completely confident before I rode in the box. I ended up finishing third in state.
-Samantha P • rodeo
People have been calling me about how good your talk to our team was – you need to find a way to clone yourself!
-Annette Z • Event Coordinator
Maximize the Mind has helped me relax and compete to my fullest. I’ve learned techniques that help me perform at a higher level than I ever have before.
-Kevin W • Swimmer
Dalton has played a huge role in my daughter’s growth as an athlete and increased confidence in cheer. He is able to give her tools in a manner that she, as an 8 year old, can understand and utilize not only in cheer but everyday life. In working with Dalton, my daughter has grown to know that part of challenging herself with new skills means she may fail, but with the right tools, focus, and mindset, those failures do turn into success. I am truly grateful for Dalton and would highly recommend him.
-Natalie P. • Cheer
Ashley has done so much for my son. First off she is welcoming, funny, energetic, relatable, and puts you at instant ease! His goal: to play as aggressively during a game as he does during a practice! I have seen such a huge turnaround in his performance! I think every kid/athlete needs you!
-Autumn C • Basketball
Last tournament I wasn’t stressed at all. Before, one mistake would stress me out. I would like to thank you for helping me with all the aspects of my game. I really appreciate you giving me 100% in every meeting that we had and helping me further my experience in not just the game of golf but life.
-Ross W Golf
Ruby D. • Swimmer
Do NOT miss this opportunity to work with Maximize the Mind and Ashley! The program that Ashley offers will change the way your athlete overcomes defeat, handles the fear of disappointment, STRESS, the what if game and so many other aspects athletes experience! This is a STEAL of a deal!
-Kelly M • Gymnastics
Yesterday my son told how excited he was to implement what he learned at practice. I think he is fully engaged and his confidence is improving so much.
-Jose S • Soccer
The transformation in my son has been overwhelming – in the best way. He’s been playing high school varsity 90–100% of the time and absolutely thriving. He plays with confidence, freedom, and zero hesitation. Watching him out there now feels like watching a completely different athlete. What means even more to us is that he hasn’t needed to use his inhaler since his very first session with you. The ease, calm, and joy he plays with now is something we hadn’t seen since his injuries and it’s hard to put into words how much that means to our family.
-Veronica B • Soccer
This past meet, my son met or beat his best times. The head coach commented that she could really tell that he was focused. I noticed he looked more chill after doing his techniques. Thank you for everything!
-A.H. • Swimming
Ashley has been great for my daughter who is just coming off of an ACL injury. The mental game coming back from an injury is not easy. Probably harder than the recovery and surgery itself.
I wish we had known this prior to her being released to play so we could have started getting her help with her mental game much sooner!
-Ashley B • Soccer
My son has been having a good outlook when facing adversity during games and practices. At last week’s game, I noticed he was using one of the strategies you helped him identify: bouncing back after a mistake. I was thankful to see that put into play! Overall, I’m excited for him and the steps forward that he has taken.
– K.B. • Football
Aja has been a huge help to my gymnast in handling fear/anxiety over going for big new skills! She looks forward to sessions and has learned many skills to help work through mental blocks. Highly recommend!!
– Melissa K • Gymnastics
-Amanda S • Gymnastics
So thankful we found Aja and this awesome team to help our child with their athletic journey! We focus so hard on training, nutrition, grades…why wouldn’t we want to help mental performance! Highly recommend!
-Jamie W. • Basketball
Coach Aja is doing a fantastic job with my son….His coach told me that his game physically/technically/attitude has been consistently improving. We were impressed on his focus/vision and (sportsmanship-positive) aggressiveness on the field.
-Oscar M. • Soccer
Maximize the Mind has proven to work and I have seen such a change in my daughter in a short amount of time. My daughter not only is learning skills to help her excel in her sport, but in life. Aja is knowledgeable, patient, kind, but most importantly seems to understand my daughters struggles and fears. Maximize the Mind is such a positive environment from the minute you walk in the door. If I could I would give the place 10 stars!
-Lindsey T • Gymnastics
My daughter was having a tough time with confidence on the field and struggling with not being able to see past her mistakes. I reached out to Aja at Maximize the Mind hoping to give her an outlet to help her with her frustrations and a connection with someone who had the tools to help her regain her confidence. Aja has been absolutely amazing from the get go! Her confidence on the field is back and other parents have commented to us about how noticeable it is. She has checked off several goals in the past couple of months and I truly feel like her work with Aja has benefited her so much!
-Jessica W. • Soccer
My daughter knows the game inside and out, and can play the physical aspect of it with no question. She struggles with the mental aspect and Aja was amazing in connecting with her and giving her the tools to work through the issues.
-Alea K. • Volleyball
-Mindy K • Swimmer
The skills our daughter is learning are not just for confidence in her sport, but what she needs to survive the junior high years as well as anything she does in life. I feel like we spend so much time developing our kid’s academic and athletic skills, but not nearly enough time is spent developing the mental skills. The time our daughter has spent with Ashley is a great investment in her future. Thank you Ashley.
-Marcie L • Volleyball
Thanks so much for the Stress Workshop. A few things that stuck out to me: the fact that procrastination IS stress (wow, that was huge for me!); and the technique of Time Chunking. Such a simple and practical solution to stress. Thanks again! I’m excited to have a few more tools to use with the athletes I coach.
-J.J. • Coach
I have seen so much improvement! I was so proud of her getting her tools ready because anxiety was coming on but she knew how to get ahead of it. It’s a joy for us to see her enjoy her sport more and not beat herself up.
–Sasha S • Tennis
Ashley’s insights and support have been an invaluable part of my preparation for an international competition.
-Ray W • Rifle Shooter
I just wanted to let you know that my son was a complete beast at his area playoff game this Saturday. He showed amazing athleticism and sportsmanship.
-Stacy J • Football
I began seeing Ashley after I started feeling burnt out when I danced. Within the first appointment, I already felt more confident and passionate about dancing again. Every time I went I was so excited for the next appointment and I left with an optimistic attitude.
-Ainsley W • Dancer
Ashley has really helped me mentally with my tennis game. I struggled over the summer with loving the sport. Ashley has given me many techniques that I use when I feel nervous on the court. Thanks!
-Abby C • Tennis
I’m not being dramatic when I say I couldn’t put a price on this. I hesitated to buy the workshop because I couldn’t attend live and I love to purchase things and say I’ll do it later and don’t, but I’m so glad I did. There were pieces of advice in this workshop that are really relevant and applicable. Oh and I’m not even an athlete. Thank you.
-Courtney B • Teacher
-Rayna W • Swimmer
Thank you for helping me become a better athlete!
-Carson C • Baseball
My son absolutely loved his session with you yesterday. Something about a magic trick you showed him. He was so impressed with that lesson on the mind. You are absolutely amazing!! You are giving back to these athletes what God has so greatly blessed you with!
-Priscilla B • baseball
We have been working with Maximize the Mind- specifically Dalton for going on 4-5 months now. He has taught great tips to my daughter who is experiencing a random mental block when it comes to tumbling. Definitely worth working with the MTM team if your daughter is experiencing any type of mental performance issues.
-Jaime Q • Cheerleading
Wow Ashley, Super proud of how she was able to overcome her blocks because of what you taught her!
-Desi T • Gymnastics
Ashley has been a huge help for my child! She has helped her organize her thoughts and be prepared for any situation with confidence! I wish we had found her sooner!
-Amy L • Cutting Horses
Ashley always seems to know the right words to say. She has helped my athlete work through a team change, injuries, mental blocks. She is amazing!!!
-Jodi M • basketball
These strategies gave me freedom on the course, I felt like I could do what I want again and it all paid off.
-Tanner M • Golf
I have a totally different child! I strongly believe that your work with my daughter was a major key to this complete change she had and learning skills to cope with frustrations and disappointments.
–Mindy P • Cheer
Ashley has done so much for my son. First off, she is welcoming, funny, energetic, relatable and puts you at instant ease! My son was able to easily talk to her. She was able to build his confidence, talk through the peer pressure and anxieties.
-Ally C • baseball
I am a tumbling coach and working on the psychological side of tumbling is my main priority for all my athletes. Ashley continues to guide me to maximize my coaching ability. She is amazing, understanding, patient, and I highly recommend her to my clients or anyone else in need of mental training to get past their fears.
-Jose H • Tumbling
-R. W. • Swimmer
We love Ashley! She has the experience, knowledge, passion, and expertise. She is results-focused. Ashley gave us sound advice with actionable steps which we implemented immediately to help alleviate some of the stressors my daughter was dealing with.
-Laura W • Swimmer
Ashley has been an integral part in helping shape my kid’s success. The physical talent can go nowhere without the combination of the mental toughness that she so incredibly provides.
-Gina R • Tennis
Amazing Vibrant Personality, you are always in a great mood after talking to Ashley.
-Ady B • Cheer
So freeing to run now. I feel so much relief. Once I cut ‘need’ from my vocabulary, it all changed, I’m meeting all my goal times.
-Sarah M • Runner
Working with you – this is the first time she hasn’t complained or completely dragged her feet about appointments. She has been sharing some of the things you have taught her with her friends and she seems genuinely excited about the things she has been learning.
-Melanie W • Runner
Ashley is amazing! She has helped my swimmers cope with the mental side of training and racing, as well as how to interact with coaches and other teammates in tough situations.
-Amy C • Swimmer
Ashley has coached me through countless struggles like being a perfectionist, playing in the moment, and seeing bad situations in a new light. I finally began to appreciate my talent and ability to play volleyball.
– Ashlynn R • Volleyball
Ashley is amazing with the entire process for being the best you can be!
-Lisa D • Gymnastics
I never hesitate to recommend Ashley, at Maximize the Mind, to anyone who wants to improve performance in practice or competition. The skills she teaches not only apply to your sport, but can also be used in your daily life.
-Alison S • Swimmer
My teenager said today was “mind-blowing”
-Denise B • Softball
Ashley’s support and the techniques she has taught my daughter have been crucial to her success and her entire well being.
-Holly S • Gymnastics
My daughter is a competitive gymnast at a high level and has never struggled with her sport before. She was super skeptical and didn’t want to go to the first meeting. After the first meeting she said, “That wasn’t anything like I thought it was…I want to keep coming!” Let me just say how INCREDIBLE Ashley is!! *WOW* She has helped my daughter overcome some very deep-seated mental blocks and fears – it has been pretty life-changing for her so far! She is using the tools Ashley has given her and is making STRIDES. Highly recommend for any athlete!
-Erin S • Gymnastics
-Silvia S • Basketball
Ashley and Maximize the Mind have been one of the greatest blessings to my daughter! When my daughter came out of her very first meeting with Ashley, she felt so much relief and could not stop thanking me for bringing her! The personal attention that Ashley brought to my daughter and her specific situations has been phenomenal! Listening to her, validating her feelings, and then providing strategies to handle the tough physical and emotional situations were always at the forefront of what Ashley does. And Ashley does not just give you the what, but the scientific why behind everything. We love Ashley, and her supportive, straight-talking, enthusiastic approach is unmatched!
-Dara H • Swimmer
Ashley is an awesome coach for our daughter. They have worked on many mental tactics and strategies. She has a way of conveying ideas and methods there is accessible to clients.
-Jason M • Cross Country
Ashley is in the business of changing lives and she’s dominating it! She gives strategies that aren’t only applicable to sports, but for life. She’s fun and full of positive energy that is contagious! I appreciate her working with my daughter and literally changing her life!
-Britany M • Softball
Thank you for everything you did to help my daughter. She had an amazing season. I saw a huge growth in her confidence, mindset and running strategy and I know that is from your talks with her. You really helped her achieve the “next level”.
-Jena F • Cross Country
Ashley has been a complete blessing to my athlete. When we started with Ashley I wasn’t sure whether or not my daughter wanted to continue with gymnastics. Over time, the two of them have worked together to combat mental blocks, gain confidence, use effective communication and find her passion for the sport once again. Ashley has taught my daughter tools to use that will not only help her within the sport of gymnastics but she has also helped her through many typical teenage things.
-Becky H • Gymnastics
Thank you!!! We have seen such progress in the last few weeks. He is handling himself in certain situations completely different. All I need to do as his coach in baseball is to tell him to use his “tools” and it’s an immediate difference. We are so thankful for you and your program. This is much better than my “just relax” comment—we can truly see a shift. You da best!
-Beth G. • Baseball + Basketball
Ashley Eckerman and staff are top notch professionals. Her caring staff is amazing with athletes of all levels, no matter what area you are looking for help with. She is genuinely invested in her clients.
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-Bryce W • Softball
