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Mental Performance Coaching for Divers in Salt Lake City

As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) specializing in aesthetic sports, I understand the unique mental challenges divers face. Whether you’re training at Steiner Aquatic Center or competing in regional meets, I combine evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices to help you master the mental game while maintaining your passion for diving.

 

Expert Mental Training for Divers

 

My approach integrates acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic psychology, and mindfulness practices to help divers develop both technical precision and mental strength. I work with divers of all ages to:

  • Build sustainable confidence through value-based goal setting

  • Develop elite mindset skills through applied mindfulness

  • Master evidence-based techniques for managing pressure

  • Create personalized pre-dive routines

  • Learn portable stress management tools you can use on and off the board

Individual Sessions for Divers

Our 30 and 50-minute coaching sessions help divers with:

Performance Enhancement

  • Master fear management techniques for new dives

  • Build confidence through value clarification

  • Develop focus and concentration skills

  • Learn visualization and meditation practices

  • Create effective pre-competition routines

Competition Preparation

  • Design meet-day mental strategies

  • Manage competition pressure effectively

  • Build consistent performance approaches

  • Enhance focus between dives

  • Practice energy management techniques

Mental Skills Development

  • Overcome fear of new dives and heights

  • Build resilience through mindfulness

  • Develop emotional awareness

  • Learn breathing practices for focus

  • Create sustainable mental training habits

Meet Samantha Buxbaum - Your Mental Performance Coach

 

As your mental performance coach, I bring together:

  • CMPC certification through AASP

  • 200-hour yoga teacher certification

  • Training in acceptance and commitment therapy

  • Experience in somatic psychology

  • Expertise in mindfulness and meditation

  • Passion for helping athletes thrive

 

Training Options

 

Individual Sessions

  • 30-minute focused coaching: Perfect for specific skill work

  • 50-minute comprehensive sessions: Ideal for deeper exploration

  • Available Sunday-Thursday (Mountain Standard Time evening appointments available)

  • Virtual and in-person options in the Salt Lake area

 

Location

 

Serving divers throughout the Salt Lake Valley area:

  • Murray

  • Sandy

  • Holladay

  • Cottonwood Heights

 

Schedule Your Session

 

Ready to enhance your mental game and find more joy in diving? Contact me to learn how mental performance coaching can help you achieve your goals while staying connected to what you love about the sport.

 

Contact Information

 

Take the first step toward climbing excellence with expert mental performance coaching that focuses on helping you find peace, power, and purpose in your athletic journey.

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