Mental Performance Coaching
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Does your team seem to play down to the level of its competition, no matter what you try?
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Are you constantly just one step away from winning that crucial, "over the hump" game?
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Are you looking for strategies to get your coaching staff fully invested in the mental game?
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Does a single poor performance often lead to a string of underperforming games for your team?
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Do you wonder how to get your team, coaching staff, and parents all unified to build a true championship culture?
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Does it feel like you are always starting from scratch each season, rather than truly building upon previous years' successes?
These are questions Chad Bentz and Defined by More are uniquely equipped to help you answer. They prove that true success is Defined by More and that winning starts within. Chad's coaching platform, Defined by More, empowers athletes and teams to achieve their highest potential by cultivating this internal strength. We focus on developing the mental skills essential for high level performance. Our proven system helps individuals and groups close the gap between their current state and their desired success, truly redefining what it means to win.
The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery:
Our coaching is built upon these foundational, trainable skills, all designed to reinforce that winning starts within and that true achievement is Defined by More:
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Elite Mindset: Cultivating a resilient and growth oriented perspective that transforms challenges into opportunities.
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Meditation and Mental Imagery: Using visualization and mindfulness techniques for building confidence and maintaining calm under pressure.
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Motivation and Commitment: Cultivating a resilient and growth oriented perspective that transforms challenges into opportunities.
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Focus and Awareness: Maintaining concentration and presence, effectively managing distractions to perform consistently
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Self Control and Discipline: Regulating emotions and actions under pressure, ensuring peak performance when it matters most.
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Process Over Outcome: Prioritizing daily efforts and embracing continuous improvement, focusing on what is within your control.
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Routines and Habits of Excellence: Establishing consistent, performance enhancing behaviors that build momentum daily.
Time Management and Organization: Maximizing efficiency and preserving mental energy through strategic daily planning.
Leadership: Developing influential skills within individuals and teams to inspire others and lead with purpose.
The Right Culture: Fostering a positive, high performance environment that drives success and unity.
“I knew I was missing something, and that was my mental game. That's when I went to Chad for help.”
Billy Hooker, 11, Australia
Team Coaching Process
For teams, we employ a structured four part strategy to build a strong mental performance foundation and sustain long term growth. This allows them to truly redefine what winning means:
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Assessment and Alignment: We begin by understanding your team's current mindset, culture, and goals. This collaborative process identifies strengths, challenges, and defines what success looks like for your program.
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Customized Development Plan: A tailored mental performance plan is created based on the assessment. This roadmap outlines key focus areas, training priorities, and measurable outcomes for your season.
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Repeated practice over time: Real progress comes from consistent, repeated application of mental skills. We establish a coaching rhythm that fits your team's schedule, typically through weekly virtual sessions with Chad and your staff. These regular touchpoints ensure consistent practice, build momentum, and deeply reinforce the mental skills your team is learning. This consistent effort proves that sustained success is Defined by More.
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Ongoing Support and Evaluation: Your plan remains dynamic. We revisit and refine it throughout the year, ensuring alignment with evolving team needs. Strategic adjustments keep your team on track and progressing, ensuring your path to winning starts within stays strong.
Luke D, Chicago IL
“Coach Chad was an outstanding mental performance coach who helped me tremendously in the game of baseball. the multiple skills he taught me will continue to help me both on and off the field in the future. I will focus and "Trust The Process""
Don Watchowski, Novi MI
"Chad's combination of character, integrity, enthusiasm, knowledge, and life experience allow him to lead with genuine care, creativity, and competence. His approach is infectious and will no doubt have a positive impact."