Changing the Game

1:1 Coaching for Peak Performance and Personal Growth

Supporting the Whole Athlete: Mental Health and Growth Beyond the Game

Student-athletes face unique challenges balancing academics, athletics, and personal life, all while striving for peak performance. Recent studies highlight the mental health pressures they endure, with top stressors including academic concerns, financial worries, playing time, coach relationships, and future planning. A 2023 NCAA study revealed that:

  • 35% of Division I athletes reported academic worries affecting their mental health.

  • 37% of Division I athletes mentioned concerns about future planning.

  • 18%-31% of athletes across all divisions struggled with financial stress and family issues.

These pressures can be overwhelming, impacting athletes' performance and well-being. That’s where we come in.

How it Works:

In our 1:1 Coaching for Student-Athletes, certified coach Karli Moch delivers a comprehensive, personalized coaching experience that goes beyond improving athletic performance. By combining the Dream Manager Program with the Rhythm of Life framework, athletes gain the tools and support they need to cultivate resilience, develop a growth mindset, and discover their purpose—both on and off the field.

Rhythm of Life

  • With a focus on sleep, nutrition, movement and energy rhythms we emphasize a balanced approach that helps athletes prevent burnout while excelling in their sport.

  • The Dream Manager Program helps athletes enhance their emotional intelligence, particularly within their relationships. By fostering self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication, athletes develop the skills needed to strengthen their connections with teammates, coaches, family, and friends.

  • The Dream Manager Program nurtures athletes' intellectual growth by fostering a growth mindset. Athletes are encouraged to view challenges as opportunities for development, embracing a mindset of continual learning. By tapping into their passions and exploring areas that ignite curiosity, athletes gain the tools to become lifelong learners—both in their sport and beyond. This intellectual growth empowers them to unlock new skills, adapt to changing circumstances, and stay motivated to reach their full potential.

  • Athletes are guided to explore and connect with a sense of purpose greater than their athletic role. By focusing on what truly matters—values, beliefs, and a vision for their life beyond sports—athletes are empowered to discover lasting peace and fulfillment. This deeper understanding of their personal purpose helps them cultivate resilience and prepare for life after athletics, building a strong foundation rooted in meaning and a connection to something bigger than themselves.

Total Athlete Development

  • Athletes learn to identify what truly matters to them, both in and out of sport, leading to a deeper sense of purpose.

  • With a clear roadmap for success, athletes are empowered to set specific goals and take actionable steps toward achieving them. This process not only improves their confidence but also teaches them the importance of personal accountability. Athletes learn that if they want to see change, they must take ownership of their actions and hold themselves accountable. By developing this mindset, they become more self-directed, strengthening their sense of empowerment and responsibility both on and off the field.

  • The program emphasizes leadership development by encouraging self-awareness, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence. Athletes grow in their ability to lead themselves and others, which is key to both athletic and life success.

  • By balancing their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth, athletes become well-rounded individuals who are equipped to navigate the complexities of life beyond sports. Allowing them to show up more energized and engaged to their sport.

Ready to transform your athletes’ experience?

Investing in your athletes is an investment in their future, their well-being, and the legacy of your program.

If you’re ready to enhance an environment where your athletes can build resilience, find purpose, and achieve meaningful growth both in and beyond their sport, contact us today! Together, we have the ability to empower the next generation of leaders.

What do the athletes have to say?

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What do the athletes have to say? ~

“Since meeting with Karli my life has been improved greatly.  She helped me out of a rough mental state where I was anxious, lacked confidence on and off the court and felt stuck. She challenges me to keep finding meaning in things outside of basketball so that when the ball stops bouncing I won’t feel like I lost my identity.” - Student Athlete

“I’ve learned how to navigate difficult conversations more effectively and have been encouraged to avoid negativity or harmful discussions that could impact me or others in a negative way.” - Student Athlete

Proud Partners

Proud Partners

“From the first time I met Karli and heard about the Dream Project, I was convinced she would have a positive impact on our student-athletes and staff. Her energy and passion are infectious. She will be a great voice in helping our people chart their course.”

Matt Larsen | Director of Athletics

North Dakota State University