Track & Field

Dominate Your Event: Mental Performance for Track & Field

In track and field, fractions of a second or a single inch can be the difference between standing on the podium or falling short. It’s not just about your training plan, strength, or speed—it’s also about how your mind performs when it matters most. That’s where Utah Sport Psych comes in.

Our mental performance coaching is tailored to the unique challenges of track and field athletes, whether you’re a sprinter, distance runner, jumper, thrower, or multi-event competitor. We’ll help you stay focused on the starting line, power through tough training days, and bounce back after a bad meet.

How Mental Performance Can Give You the Edge

  • Conquer Pre-Race Nerves: Replace those overwhelming butterflies with confidence and composure using proven strategies to manage performance anxiety.

  • Master the Art of Focus: Learn how to block out distractions—whether it’s the crowd, competitors, or the voice in your head—to deliver your best performance.

  • Build a Resilient Mindset: Stay mentally tough through setbacks, whether it’s a missed jump, a false start, or an injury. We’ll teach you how to see every challenge as an opportunity to grow.

  • Handle Pressure Like a Pro: Whether it’s the final leg of a relay or the last throw of the meet, we’ll train you to stay calm, collected, and ready to deliver under pressure.

  • Perfect the Mental Reps: Visualization techniques can sharpen your performance without adding extra strain on your body. Mentally rehearse every step, throw, or leap with precision.

Get Started Today

At Utah Sport Psych, we understand the unique demands of track and field events. Let us help you train your brain just as hard as you train your body—because greatness doesn’t just happen on the track; it starts in your mind.

Ready to take your performance to the next level? Click here to get started!

1 on 1 Sessions

Sit down with a Mental Performance Coach and let them guide you through the skills necessary to improve your golf game.

Team Sessions

One of our Mental Performance Coaches will come to you & your team! They will take you through activities and strategies and help your team elevate their mental game!

Workbook

Packed with sport psychology worksheets on goal setting, habit tracking, gratitude journaling, and more, the workbook provides structured exercises to help athletes sharpen their mental skills.