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About Me
My name is Emily Walker and I’m from Plain City, OH, right outside of Columbus, OH. I am a former college softball player, spending 3 years playing at Ohio University and 1 year at Ohio Dominican University. I recently earned my Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior and working to become a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC). I have always had a passion for sports and uplifting athletes to be the best they can be! With my knowledge and experience of both side of sport, I know what it takes to make it to the next level, mentally and physically!
During my time in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was partnered with Maryville College softball (DIII) as their Mental Performance Coach, offering 1-on-1 sessions and bi-weekly Team Workshop sessions where we discussed topics like Self-talk, Reset Routines, Emotional Regulation, Attentional Focus, Injury Rehab Adherence, Sleep and Recovery, and more on how they can become the best version of themselves on and off the field!
I look forward to helping the next generation of athletes reach their full potential and use their mind for themselves and not against! Whether you are looking for support or to strengthen your mental game, Mental Training is an important piece of all performance environments and sports. Sign up with me today and start your journey to being an All-Around Athlete!
What is Mental Performance?
Mental Performance refers to the psychological skills, mental states, and mind-body connection that allows athletes to reach their full potential!
Mental Performance Training functions like "strength training for the mind,” where an athlete will learn why each mental skill matters, how to identify unhelpful emotions & thoughts when playing, when to use mental skills effectively. Just like physical practice, you have to practice these mental skills and strategies consistently so they will show up when needed most. Each session is tailored to your specific personal and sport-specific needs.
These mental skills aren’t something you have to be born with, they can be exercised and trained so you have a tool box of skills and strategies when pressure rises in your performance domain!
Training mental skills can help:
Manage Performance Anxiety
Improve Performance Under Pressure
Increase Mental Toughness and Resilience
Speed up Motor Learning of Skills
Improve overall Well-Being
Softball Lessons
Walker Mental Performance is now offering 1-on-1 softball lessons; including hitting, fielding (inf. & out.), slapping, and catching with Coach Emily!
Some softball background about Emily’s softball career are that she played at Johnathan Alder HS, going to states all 3 years (no senior yr due to covid) and was a critical piece of the 2019 State championship team as the starting short-stop! She went on to play at Ohio University in Athens, OH for 3 years, and finished at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, OH. She posted a .300 career batting avg., 68 hits, 12 doubles, 7 triples, 2 HR, and 37 stolen bases, along with a fielding % of .990 as a play making outfielder!
During her Master’s Candidacy at the University of Tennessee, she continued to play for the schools Club Softball Program, helping lead them to their first and second ever appearances at the Regional Tournament, and earning NCSA 2nd Team All-American honors.
Emily takes her softball experience and knowledge combined with her knowledge of Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior to tailor lessons to clients’ physical and mental needs to grow stronger in softball abilities and mental toughness!
Sign up now to start working with Emily and start your journey to your peak performance!
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