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Helping athletes and teams build confidence, focus, resilience, and mental strength through mindfulness and mindset training.

09/10/2026

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦

This one is pretty special for me. I had the opportunity to coach Elina when she was younger and then began working with her one-on-one during her freshman year of high school. Later, she joined my Empowered Athlete Series, so I’ve had a front-row seat to so much of her growth.

One thing about Elina, she LOVES the game of softball. You can see the joy she has when she plays. And as a pitcher, she wants the ball in her hand! She has put in countless hours and the extra work it takes to compete at a high level.

A big part of our work together was changing the way Elina spoke to herself and helping her understand the difference between what she could control and what she couldn’t. Instead of wasting energy on things outside of her control, she learned to bring her attention back to her response, her effort, her preparation, her breath, and the next pitch.

Elina went on to have an incredible senior season, and now she is taking her love of the game to the next level as a softball player at Coe College!

Elina, watching you grow from that young athlete I coached years ago into the confident pitcher and young adult you are today has been so rewarding. Never lose that JOY you have for the game. Keep believing, keep trusting yourself, and keep wanting the ball. I can’t wait to watch this next chapter!- Coach Jodi

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09/10/2026

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗖𝗛𝗟𝗢𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗚𝗘𝗡

When Chloe came into the Empowered Athlete Series, she believed that being hard on herself was part of what made her successful. She wanted to be the best, and being self-critical felt like the way to push herself to get there. And it’s easy to understand where that drive comes from as Chloe is a four-sport athlete who has been a varsity starter since her freshman year. She holds herself to incredibly high standards and expects a lot from herself every time she competes.

One of the biggest shifts for Chloe was realizing that the story in her head was just that, a story. She learned that she could recognize those thoughts, challenge them, and choose a response that actually helped her compete instead of holding her back. She also learned how to implement resets and use her breath as a tool to bring herself back to the present moment.

That new awareness was HUGE for Chloe. She didn’t have to lower her standards or stop wanting to be great. She simply learned there was a better way to get there.

Chloe, I loved your willingness to be open, learn, and challenge some of the beliefs you had about yourself as an athlete. I am so proud of your growth and loved having you as part of Empowered Athlete Series!

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09/10/2026

Session #2 with the Kohawks!

Back with Coe College Volleyball for our second mental performance session of the season!

Tonight we focused on gratitude, the power of the breath, and mindful thinking, three simple practices that can have a BIG impact on how athletes perform. We talked about how gratitude can shift perspective, how the breath can help regulate the body and bring you back to the present moment, and then put it into practice with a mindful thinking exercise.

Mental performance isn’t just something you talk about it’s something you practice. The more you train it, the more available it becomes when the game gets hard!!! - Coach Jodi

09/09/2026

Super excited to be back with Mount Mercy Softball this season!!!! I had a quick 30-minute session highlighting all the fun things we are going to implement with the mental game this fall!! 💙🥎

09/06/2026

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗣𝗘𝗬𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡

I’ve had the opportunity to work with Peyton for the past two years: one-on-one, with her softball team, and through the Empowered Athlete Series. And if there is one way I would describe P, it’s this: She is ALL IN!!!

Peyton is one of the hardest workers you’ll find on the field, but what stands out even more is her heart. She cares deeply about her teammates, leads by example, is a fierce competitior and is always looking for ways to grow both physically AND mentally.

That commitment has paid off. Peyton earned a full-ride scholarship to play Division II softball, and I couldn’t be more excited to watch her take everything she has learned into this next chapter.

P, it has been such a privilege to have a front-row seat to your growth these past two years. Keep that big heart, keep leading, and most importantly keep being ALL IN. I can’t wait to see what you do next!- Coach Jodi

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09/05/2026

Does your athlete get stuck in their own head? Maybe one mistake turns into the next, negative self-talk takes over, or they put so much pressure on themselves that they struggle to simply play and trust what they know how to do.

As a parent, it’s hard to watch especially when you know what they’re capable of and you’re not sure what to say or how to help.

This is exactly why I created the Empowered Athlete Series. We work on real tools to help athletes reset after mistakes, handle pressure, manage their emotions, build confidence and learn to trust themselves again.

𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!

If you read this and thought, “This is my daughter,” send me a message or if you are a coach and know a player who needs this next level work, let’s talk and see if the Empowered Athlete Series might be a good fit for her.

6 sessions | Small group | Zoom

https://bigheartmm.com/empowered-athlete-series

09/05/2026

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘

When Clara Pace first started the Empowered Athlete Series, she was pretty quiet and reserved. But week by week, I watched her begin to open up, find her voice, and really lean into the work. The growth I saw in her was HUGE.

What I loved most was watching her come out of her shell and begin to trust herself more. That’s what this work is all about. It’s not about never struggling or never having negative thoughts , it’s about having the tools to work through them and keep moving forward.

Clara, I am SO proud of the growth you made and absolutely loved having you as part of Empowered Athlete Series!! Keep working hard! - Coach Jodi

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09/05/2026

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗗

One of my favorite parts of the Empowered Athlete Series is getting the opportunity to really know each athlete not just as a player, but as a person.

I absolutely loved working with Natalie Heald. She showed up willing to jump in, learn, and be open to new ideas around the mental side of her game. And Natalie knows firsthand just how important the mental side can be. After battling through two knee injuries, she did the work to come back stronger both physically AND mentally. That kind of resilience says so much about an athlete. It takes courage to work your way back, trust your body again, rebuild confidence, and keep believing in yourself!!!! Way to go Nat!!

Natalie, thank you for trusting me and for being ALL IN. I loved having you as part of Empowered Athlete Series and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you! Congrats on an AWESOME SEASON!!

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08/28/2026

Championship culture doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with intentionally creating an environment where athletes can grow, compete, connect, and believe in themselves and each other. AND I am so grateful Coach Brand is doing just that. She is amazing to work with and truly understands the importance of developing the mental side of her athletes right alongside the physical side.

I am really excited to be working with Cornell College Softball again this season! We kicked off our fall work talking about just how powerful the story in your head can be because the way you talk to yourself impacts the way you compete.

We also worked on mental and physical resets and how meditation and visualization can help athletes slow things down, refocus, build confidence, and elevate their game.

This group made some GREAT strides last year, and I can’t wait to see where they take it this season!!!!!

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08/27/2026

I just wrapped up another mental performance session with the Coe College Clay Target Team, a program I’ve been fortunate to work with since 2021 thanks to Coach Cory.

One of the things I appreciate most about PC is that he truly believes in the importance of training the mental side of the sport, right alongside the physical side. And in clay target shooting, that mental side is HUGE.

Focus. Confidence. Self-talk. Staying present. Responding to a miss. Managing pressure. Trusting your preparation. Stepping up to the line and believing you can execute.

You can’t control the target you just missed. You can’t control what the shooter next to you does. But you CAN control your response, your routine, your thoughts and where you put your attention next.

I’m incredibly grateful that Coach Cory continues to make mental performance part of the development of his athletes with mindfulness, mental imagery, yoga, and meditation. When a coach consistently creates space to train the mind, it sends a powerful message: your mental game matters.

And just so you know this program’s consistency speaks for itself!!!

🏆 2021–22: National Runner-Up: DIII Classic All-American
🏆 2022–23: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: DIII Classic All-American
🏆 2023–24: National Runner-Up: DII All-American
🏆 2024–25: 3rd Place National Finish : DII Classic All-American
🏆 2025–26: 3rd Place National Finish + TWO Individual National Champions: Gregory Stewart & Kamea Herrera

Five straight years on the national podium. That’s insane!!! Keep trusting the process and keep the main thing the main thing! Let’s go Kohawks! 🎯❤️

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