Testimonials

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"We are incredibly grateful for the impact Kim Messey has had on our daughter.

Kim began working with our daughter about halfway through the season, when she was struggling with several mental blocks that were affecting her confidence and enjoyment of the game. Over the course of six sessions, Kim gave her practical tools to manage pressure, stay focused, and build confidence from within.

What impressed us most was that the growth wasn’t just something we felt—it was measurable. She showed improvements across every major category, including a remarkable 110% improvement in her sense of control. She learned to focus on what she can control instead of worrying about coaches, parents, teammates, umpires, or comparing herself to others. Seeing her become more confident, resilient, and mentally prepared was invaluable.

As parents, we want to help our kids through every challenge, but we’ve learned there are times when an experienced coach can reach them in ways we simply can’t. Kim has an incredible ability to connect with young athletes and give them tools they’ll carry for the rest of their lives—not just in sports, but in school, relationships, and future challenges.

We will absolutely continue working with Kim as she grows, and we plan to have our other children work with her as well. We wholeheartedly recommend Kim to any family looking to help their child develop confidence, resilience, and a healthy mindset for competition and life."

Sincerely,

Proud Parents

"Our experience with Coach Kim’s mental performance training exceeded expectations. As a parent, it’s hard to watch your kid struggle with confidence. This program has had such a positive impact - not just in how she plays, but in how she carries and sees herself. She’s learning how to bounce back from mistakes, handle pressure and believe in herself both on and off the field. She looked forward to her meetings with Coach Kim and always came out confident and excited to use what she learned. Mental performance is such an important part of sports, and this program is helping develop not only better athletes, but stronger and more confident young people. I would highly recommend it to any athlete looking to grow their mindset along with their skills." 

-Kristyn B., parent

"As a former collegiate athlete myself, I experienced the full spectrum of mental woes and triumphs during my career.  Now as a coach and mom to two athletes, I am delighted that today's generation can navigate their ups and downs with proven strategies (instead of just winging it like I did).  My oldest is more prepared than ever, and the conversations on the car ride home are a tension-free.  

I especially loved hearing my daughter share the following about working with Kim: 'Coach Kim helped me learn how to reset my mind when I made a mistake on the field.  I liked the visual and physical activities to help me prepare for how I will play in the game.'  She is more confident even when she makes mistakes."

-Crystal D., parent

"Watching my daughter step into her first year of competitive solos while also juggling competitive group dances, conventions, and auditions was exciting but challenging. She put a lot of pressure on herself, especially when learning choreography quickly or comparing herself to older dancers.

Working with Coach Kim changed how she approached these challenges. She learned practical tools to calm her nerves, reset after mistakes, and trust the preparation she had put in. Instead of letting one missed step define a performance, she learned how to refocus and dance with confidence.

The biggest transformation was in her mindset. She stopped doubting herself and started reminding herself that she is capable of doing hard things. She even began using these strategies outside of dance whenever she faced something overwhelming.

As a parent, it has been amazing to watch her confidence grow. She enjoys performing and truly believes that if she works hard, she can accomplish anything. Coach Kim gave her tools that will benefit her far beyond dance, and I would recommend this program to any young athlete or performer looking to build lasting confidence."

— Parent of a Competitive Dancer