About Lindsey
I've watched too many talented players fall apart in the exact moment they have trained for (a service error, a missed pass, a bad call) and never recover that match. I help athletes prepare for those moments and matches so they walk away with fewer regrets.
I'm Lindsey, founder of Evolving Minds Training. I work with competitive athletes, primarily young volleyball players whose parents are watching from the stands and wondering why the player they see in practice doesn't always show up at game time.
That gap is trainable. Composure under pressure, staying focused after a bad call, and mistake recovery are skills, not personality traits. I help athletes build those skills the same way they build a serve or a swing: deliberately, repeatedly, with the right reps.
Helping athletes understand how their own brain works, and how to train it, is a big part of this work. Every brain is wired a little differently, so the approach flexes to fit the athlete, not the other way around. Practical strategies they can take onto the court. Intentional reps. Actionable tools. No gimmicks.
My work is grounded in two decades of coaching and developing competitive volleyball athletes, both physically and mentally.
Credentials & Training
How I Work
Mental performance coaching and therapy are different things. EMT works in the space of performance optimization: building skills, not treating clinical conditions. When something belongs with a licensed professional, I'll say so and help you find the right person.
You didn't cause this, and you're not in the way. The most effective mental performance work happens when athletes and parents are learning together. I'll keep you informed and give you tools to support your athlete at home.
Sessions aren't motivational talks. We build specific skills (composure under pressure, mistake recovery, pre-competition routines) and we practice them the same way you'd practice a physical skill. You'll see the difference.
I've played indoor and outdoor sports, team and individual, contact and non-contact, and I'm a strong advocate for kids who do the same. Athletes exposed to different games tend to be more adaptable, more confident in unfamiliar situations, and quicker problem-solvers.
A Performance Strategy Session is the first step: a focused conversation with no pressure and a clear next step.
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