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BUILDING CHAMPIONS THROUGH
MENTAL TRAINING

OUR STORY

We are parents and supporters of some very talented athletes. Over time, as we have watched these kids perform, we have noticed that their mindset directly correlates with their performance.

For example, when they go up against a team who has taken state, or when they take on an all-league/all-state competitor, we often see the passion to play drain out of their faces, while fear takes over.

We hear comments like, “There is no way we are going to win against them!”

It’s almost like they have decided to lose before they even begin to play the game!

OUR SOLUTION

Athletes dedicate hours of time everyday to working out—PHYSICALLY.
But very little (if any) is spent working out---MENTALLY.

At WinTheZone, we have combined our talents to create a mental training program for these athletes. Our goal is to inspire and train as many athletes as possible to use the power of their minds to gain a competitive edge.

As they participate, their confidence will climb; their ability to communicate and to navigate conflict will increase; And their performance in competition will shift to the next level!

The best part is....they can use the skills they learn in this program throughout their entire life, not just during competition!

We look forward to being a part of this process.

OUR TEAM

KRISTI SMITH

I have over 20 years of experience being a parent, coach, and licensed professional counselor. It has been my honor to teach thousands of individuals the skills of problem-solving, confidence-building, teamwork, conflict resolution, and healthy communication.

With a background in education and counseling, I have a unique perspective on the pressures that teenagers are dealing with everyday, and I also see the stress that raising teens can put on parents. It is incredibly fulfilling to watch both teenagers and parents transform once they begin to understand the power of their minds.

*See Note Below

WADE FERGUS

I have nearly 30 years of experience coaching, mentoring, and officiating thousands of athletes, and students at some of the highest levels. I’ve worked to empower athletes, parents, coaches, and school administrators in many capacities – from youth programs to higher education programs to individual coaching and everything in between.

My coaching background, combined with my certification as a Life Coach gives me a unique perspective on helping athletes develop confidence, self-talk, overcome mistakes, perform under pressure, let go of perfectionism, manage stress, and become more resilient. I have seen athletes achieve huge transformations as they learn to play the mental game. Much like your body needs fitness, your mind does as well.

ALLEN OYLER

With over 30 years of executive experience in Fortune 500, manufacturing, health care, financial, professional, and high technology companies, I have helped organizations meet their leadership development and bottom line financial objectives.

As an executive and general manager for a major medical electronics company, I understand the need for practical approaches addressing complex strategic and diverse practical business issues. I have also led Corporate Information Technology, Telecommunications, Legal, and Administration functions.

My role is to provide overall operational leadership, using my previous executive experience along my educational background in Psychology, Management and Law.

OUR PROGRAMS

WTZ
ATHLETES

is a perfect combination of mental training and practice for young athletes

WTZ
TEAMS

provides a step-by-step playbook for coaches to teach critical mental skills to their teams

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WTZ
ATHLETES

is a perfect combination of mental training and skills practice for young athletes

LEARN MORE

WTZ
TEAMS

provides a step-by-step playbook for coaches to teach critical mental skills to their teams

LEARN MORE

*(Our roles at WinTheZone are NOT that of licensed professional counselors; however, we bring all of that knowledge and background with us as we work with athletes, coaches and parents. This program is NOT a substitute for professional counseling.)

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