Coach Ali empowers clients to train and maximize mental strength, agility, and flexibility (think weight room for the mind). Sessions are individualized based on the needs of the person, group, or team, and typically consists of a combination of applied drills, exercises, discussions, written activities, and biofeedback technology.

Coach Ali is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, and is an active member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee - Sport Psychology Registry. CMPC certification recognizes the knowledge and skill needed to meet the expectations of athletes, coaches, and performers in other settings (e.g., performing artists, military personnel, business executives). As a CMPC, Coach Ali has completed specialized education, engaged in applied training, passed a rigorous exam, adheres to a code of ethics, and commits to ongoing professional development to remain current on best practices.

Coach Ali's CMPC Profile

Mental skills training helps performers feel prepared to maximize their performance, no matter the circumstances. So, you may benefit working with Coach Ali if you find yourself saying:

• I want to maximize my potential

• I want to establish a mental routine

• I want a competitive edge

• I want to achieve my goals, not just set them

• I want to improve my communication skills

• I want to become a more effective leader

• I don’t perform as well in games/competitions as I do in practices

• My performance in “big” games/competitions drops compared to regular games/competitions

• I have difficulty concentrating or frequently lose focus

• I have trouble controlling my emotions during games/competitions/practices

• My confidence fluctuates, depending on the situation

• I have difficulty recovering from setbacks

• I am more motivated to avoid failure than to achieve success

• I am a perfectionist

• I’m coming back from an injury and don’t feel confident

• I wish my performances were more consistent

• I have a hard time dealing with my high-stress or high-risk occupation

Education:

• Doctorate of Education, Sport and Performance Psychology, 2019 - University of Western States

• Master of Education, Educational and Counseling Psychology, 2013 - University of Missouri

• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2011 - Pittsburg State University

From Kansas City, Missouri, Coach Ali grew up playing many sports, including softball, soccer, biking, and skateboarding. She played four years of collegiate softball at NAIA and DII levels and currently participates in recreational leagues, like pickleball, slow pitch softball, and karaoke. In her spare time, she enjoys playing music, attending live music, and watching her dogs swim.