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TheJourneyFromGoodtoGreat...IsInYourMind.
As a competitor, you’ll reach a point where your athletic ability alone isn't enough.
You've mastered the technical aspects of your sport. You've put in countless hours of practice. But something is still holding you back.
We know how frustrating it is to train hard, give your all, and still feel like you're not good enough.
To watch teammates with less dedication get better results. To know you have the skills but can't seem to show them when it matters most.
You're not alone in this struggle. And more importantly, you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
Dr. Jordan Smith, CMPC
IGetIt-Because I’veLivedIt.
Dr. Jordan Smith, CMPC
As a former Division I volleyball player at Eastern Michigan University, Jordan experienced firsthand the mental challenges that can derail even the most talented student-athlete.
Physical training was always easy to get.
Strength coaches, physical therapists, specialty camps. More practice, more reps, more hours.
But there was shockingly no access to tangible mental training—despite “mental toughness” being widely praised in sports.
This is why she pursued a doctorate in Sport Psychology and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credentials, to become the mental coach youth athletes need.
"I founded The Podium Mindset to be the guide I wish I'd had as a young athlete. I never want another athlete to feel alone in those mental battles like I did."
Jordan has worked with over a hundred youth athletes across multiple sports, helping them regulate emotions and nerves to stay focused on their success.
Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with real-world athletic experience—creating mental training programs that are practical, personalized, and proven to work.
YourPathToMentalSuccess
We walk alongside you every step of your mental performance journey:
We listen first
Before offering solutions, we take the time to truly understand your unique challenges, goals, and experiences.
We provide real-time support
From pre-competition check-ins to post-game reflection, we're there when you need guidance most.
We create a clear path forward
No more confusion about how to train your mind. We provide structured, step-by-step mental skills development that builds on itself.
We celebrate your wins
As you grow from hesitant to confident, from frustrated to focused, we acknowledge every milestone along the way.
CredentialsThatMatter
PhD in Sport Psychology
Advanced understanding of the science behind peak performance.
Division I Athletic Experience
Real-world understanding of competitive pressures.
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
Meeting the highest standards in applied sport psychology.
Worked with 100+ Youth Athletes
Proven track record of successful mental skills development.
