ABOUT US
YOUR MINDSET TRAINERS
Robyn Kenney, MA
Founder and Lead Instructor
Robyn Kenney is the Founder of Mindfulness Athletics. As a former international athlete, I can easily connect with your athlete’s struggle and provide simple solutions that will motivate your athlete to transform their mindset into one of their greatest strengths.
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Division I All American
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U.S.A. Team Field Hockey Silver Medalist
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High School and NCAA Collegiate Coach for 20 years
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Certificate Performance Coach, ICF (ACC)
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Certified Mindfulness Instructor
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Boston University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
2017 HALL OF FAME SPEECH
Despite having earned my place on the U.S National Team. I still felt like I wasn't good enough...
I was so self-critical of every mistake that I convinced myself I didn't deserve to be there..
❌ Performance anxiety and overthinking drained my energy and self-esteem
❌ Every setback and failure was more proof I wasn't good enough
❌ My performance got WORSE over time as I got less and less playing time
Robyn Kenney at the 2003 Champion's Challenge in Virginia Beach
You know that moment when the sport you once loved....Now becomes a super stressful part of your life?
In fact, I almost quit a couple of times... Until literally one workshop with a sports psychologist changed everything. I immediately realized that my biggest weakness was that I was NOT training my mind. I needed a mental performance coach.
I soon understood how important it was to train my mind and what was holding me back. When I started using these simple, yet powerful sports psychology tools, I finally focused on doing the right things and the right words to unlock my true potential. I earned a Silver Medal on the U.S. Team and scored goals in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament, with over 40 international games to boot!
Since then, I've dedicated my post-athletic career reading, learning, and getting certified so that I can help athletes activate their competitive confidence, and unleash YOUR true potential. Your mental game is the X-factor if you strive to be an elite athlete!
I can be your guide on your path to dominate in your sport. You will learn how to block out the noise, strengthen your mental game so that you can play consistently, thrive under pressure with greater enjoyment and stronger self-confidence.
Robyn Kenney Coaching at Wheaton High School
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Dr. Michael De Young, PhD
Ph.D. in Psychology; Sports Psychology Consultant
Dr. De Young has over 30 years’ experience as a Licensed Clinical and Educational Psychologist. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the United States International University, San Diego, California in 1982 and has worked with hundreds of students and parents at county and district schools in California in multiple capacities.
A Lifetime Member of United States Judo Association, Dr. De Young started training in Judo in the late 1960's and attained 1st Degree Black Belt Rank. He was a head instructor of a Judo club, teaching young athletes and adults in the mental and physical techniques of Judo.