TESTIMONIALS
We've spent hundreds of hours curating a game-changing curriculum that teaches student-athletes how to find the mental toughness they need to excel in their sport, to truly understand it at a level that they can apply it over and over again in every sport and every time they step out onto the court, field, pool, etc. And in every area of life.
These testimonials are directly from the athletes, coaches and parents who have seen first-hand how powerful this program really is.
“It's 100% worth it. I've seen confidence in these kids that they didn't have before. I've seen commitment that I haven't seen before. I've seen team bonding that I haven't seen before and I think it's a hundred percent because of this program.”
– Evan D.
(High School Varsity Hockey Coach)
“Matt Phillips’ mental toughness training program is transformative. As someone deeply invested in education based athletics, I see the importance of cultivating athletes who aren’t just physically strong but mentally resilient. Matt has crafted a plug-and-play system that arms coaches with the tools to help student-athletes develop critical mental toughness skills. This program is not just about winning championships; it’s about teaching young athletes how to leverage their potential in every aspect of life. Matt’s approach is practical, results-driven, and perfectly aligns with the mission to build true leaders on and off the field. If you're a coach looking to elevate your athletes' game and mental resilience, Matt Phillips’ program is a game-changer."
– Scott Garvis
(NHSACA Executive Director & Athletic Director)
“I needed help with mental training of my athletes. I don't have the background. I don't have the time to research and do all those things and build all those things. It's so important that kids understand and have coping skills in their toolbox when it comes to failure with relationships, school and sports. I did ask for help, and you delivered, and it made me feel really, really good”
– Jim D.
(High School Varsity Baseball Coach)
“My son is much more in the driver's seat. And not that he doesn't have the emotions, but he knows he can put them in check and just take it like a dose of reality. Like, okay, here's my couple scenarios and he can run through it and he can think it through and which is not totally normal for a 15 year old boy, so both my husband and I attribute the difference to your program.”
– Wendy
(Mother of a High School Hockey Player)
- Travis U. (High School Varsity Volleyball Coach)
- Jim D. (High School Varsity Baseball Coach)
“By the end of the season, my son would do things I've never seen him do in his whole life. He was at the batting cage constantly working this, doing that, and then by the end of the season, he was even becoming more vocal on the field. That is growth for that kid…big time.”
– Cara (Mother of High School Baseball Player)
When We Asked the Student-Athletes, "How Did the Program Help You In Your Sport?"...They Said...
“My biggest takeaway from this program was how much your mentality about the sport helps or hurts your game. It has made me become more confident in myself, in school, hockey, and my social life. This program is a must and is very informational and helped me a lot with my game.”
- Owen
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“I learned to always be disciplined and it changed me on the field by needing to focus and lock in when it comes to game time.”
- Hilario
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
"I learned how to be a Team Captain and how to reset myself when things aren’t going my way. I also learned how to be more consistent in a lot of different ways, like school. Definitely do the program.”
- Jacob
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“This program helped me gain control of my emotions a lot more and perform at a higher intensity without becoming overwhelmed. The journal was very helpful. I would highly encourage the program because it not only improves your sport, but also your lifestyle too.”
- Isaiah
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“It made me realize that I needed to start having confidence, and that is what has been holding me back in both my sports. I could be so good if I just started to have confidence in myself.”
- Kambria
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I think that my biggest takeaway from going through the program was to stay positive and continue to think positively through games and practices even if it gets really hard. I learned that even doing small little things everyday helps, especially visualizing what I want to do. I think what helped me the most was the visualization piece of all of it. I didn’t know the big impact that just thinking about what I wanted to do and how I could do it had on my skill.”
– Aubrey
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I learned that each person has their own practices, thoughts, methods, that help them reach their best and that I should do what helps me play at my best instead of doing what someone else does.”
– Loic
Baseball Student-Athlete ⚾️
“It helped me look to where I need to go to get better rather than shooting myself down for making a simple mistake. ”
– Kyle
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“Mental strength and grace, I was able to grow stronger mentally and stop letting my negative self talk get the better of me while playing.”
– Avery
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I think the momentum journal helped a lot with keeping track of your goals to get better.”
– Chris
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“Encouraging your team, staying positive, and being present are bigger than most. I learned that holding each other accountable is important and to not only communicate but listen.”
– Delaney
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“Perspective and mentality can change everything. ”
– Bria
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I learned that to believe in others, I have to believe in myself first. ”
– Sophie
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“Building a pre game routine and having a routine helped me a lot. ”
– Nate
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“I learned how to better manage my emotions while in a game and how to not let them get the best of me. The visualizations helped me the most.”
– Aubrey
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“When you are in control of your emotions you are a better player. I learned to become better in control of what I do with my emotions. ”
– Bryce
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“It helped me rethink things I did wrong so instead of bringing myself down I evaluated myself to get better. ”
– Bronson
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“To always be confident. I feel like the stand helped me realize why I wanted to do things.”
– Titus
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
When We Asked the Student-Athletes, "How Did the Program Help You Outside of Sports?"...They Said...
“The program has helped me have more self control.”
- Haven
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
"I am getting my grades up to almost straight A’s with the momentum journal."
- Braeden
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
"It helped me better my relationship with God by being able to connect with one of our coaches. "
- Camran
Baseball Student-Athlete ⚾️
“This program has helped me with some school work as it makes me more consistent with my work and makes me actually do my work.”
- Eddie
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“Yes it has helped me understand that no matter the outcome…what could I improve with my play. ”
- Cael
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“Yes, I like the program because it taught me how to control my anger or how to show people that I can do what I’m supposed to do. ”
– Joe
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“I think it has helped me out outside of volleyball tremendously. Instead of worrying and thinking negatively about things that are going on in my life I can now use the power of thinking positively so I can be more motivated and optimistic about what is going on.”
– Aubrey
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“This program has helped me by keeping me distracted from problems that I have and it kept me disciplined. ”
– Lexie
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I’ve been a much nicer and happier person off ice. ”
– Donohue
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“I have become more resilient during rigorous activities, classes and relationships. ”
– Bria
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“Yes, because positive self-talk allowed me to know what I needed from a relationship and was able to tell people in my life what I needed from them. ”
– Elsie
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I’ve been on top of every assignment and talking to my teachers more. ”
– Kyle
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“Yes it helped me to be better in school because I would ask for help more so that I could understand. ”
– Grissom
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“Yes, it has helped me learn how to work with people. ”
– Camila
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“It helped me be more patient and loving with relationships and helped with time management with school. ”
– Zoe
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“It helped me to do better with my classes so I can stay sharp to play the sports I’m doing. ”
– Demetrius
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“Discipline, Grit, and Gratitude. ”
– Jordyn
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“Creates stronger bonds and keeps my mind focused and off of things bothering me. ”
– Kennedy
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“Yes, this program has helped me make more friends. ”
– Rylee
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I have made friends with new people and I have learned to be more positive with myself even when I make mistakes and to keep trying and not give up. ”
– Lily
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“Yes, it has taught me how to get along with people I might not like all the time.”
– Aysa
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
When We Asked the Student-Athletes, "What Would You Tell a Teammate Considering Signing Up for the Program?"...They Said...
“I would say it is an amazing and positive program, sometimes with bumps in the road but we learn to get over it. And it is a very good program to make friendships.
-Samantha
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
"I would say sign up right now! It is such a great experience and helps so much! It has impacted me as a player and a person for the better and continues to do so. THANKS MATT!!"
- Aubrey
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
"I would say that they should do it and that they will make friends and learn respect and responsibility. They will know discipline and reward, and they will have a new community. ”
- Sasha
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“It actually helps, Matt knows what he is talking about. ”
- Carter
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“Do it. The program seems to be getting a better culture. ”
- Kate
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“Definitely do it because it helps you see things you didn’t before. ”
– Natalie
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“It helps you with your emotional control extremely. ”
– Bryce
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“The program is definitely worth doing but you have to do it. If you don’t put any effort in, you won’t see any results. It would be stupid if you didn’t take advantage of things you are being taught through this.”
– Matthew
Baseball Student-Athlete ⚾️
“That it is an amazing program and you would really enjoy it. ”
– Lilyanne
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I would say that they should really pay attention to what Matt says.”
– Wyatt
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“Of course!!! It really helped my attitude throughout my game.”
– Elsie
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
“I would recommend it massively. It has been very helpful for me and will be helpful for others.”
– Zach
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“I would tell them to sign up as soon as possible.”
– Brandon
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“You will get a great connection to all your coaches. It is a great learning opportunity to better yourself as not only a baseball player but off the field as well. ”
– Camran
Baseball Student-Athlete ⚾️
“I would tell them to do it because it can only help, there's no downside to trying it and the program helps you get settled into a routine that will only help you. ”
– Loic
Baseball Student-Athlete ⚾️
“I’d highly recommend it. It’s a good outlet for them to realize that their skill is valuable at any level they compete at. ”
– Kyle
Hockey Student-Athlete 🏒
“I would say this is a great opportunity for you and us to make yourself better at the little things to start off with.”
– Demetrius
Football Student-Athlete 🏈
“I would say to go for it! It is challenging at first but it's a really good program. ”
– Julia
Volleyball Student-Athlete 🏐
