Sports Coaching Psychology — Youth & High School Coaches
Practical Sports Psychology
Built for the Sideline.
I dig into sports psychology research and translate it into practical tools for coaches who want to get more out of their athletes mentally — especially in football and other team sports.
🎯 Free Download: Pre-Season Mental Prep Checklist
10 practical steps to get your team mentally ready before the season starts.
Everything a Coach Needs in One Place
From the psychology behind great coaching to the gear that makes your job easier — organized so you can find what you need fast.
Coaching Psychology
The mental frameworks that separate good coaches from great ones.
Mental Performance Drills
Practical drills and routines to build mental toughness in your athletes.
Coaching Gear & Tools
Honest reviews of the equipment and software coaches actually use.
Coaching Trees & Legacy
How football’s greatest coaches built their systems — and what you can learn from them.
Team Culture & Leadership
Locker room dynamics, parent communication, and building a culture that wins.
Coaching Career
Certifications, job paths, and what it actually takes to coach at the high school level.
Latest from Coaching Roots
Coaching Psychology: The Complete Guide for Sports Coaches
Everything I’ve learned about the mental side of coaching — translated into tools you can use this week.
Read More →Pre-Game Mental Routine: How to Prepare Your Team Mentally
A step-by-step pre-game routine you can run in 12 minutes that actually changes how your athletes perform under pressure.
Read More →Best Sports Psychology Books for Coaches (Ranked & Reviewed)
I read 14 of them so you don’t have to. These are the ones that actually changed how I think about coaching athletes.
Read More →Coming Soon
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Free Mini-Course
The Mental Edge — 5 lessons on coaching psychology you can apply immediately.
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The Playbook
A full coaching psychology guide — built for the sideline, not the classroom.