In high-performance environments, mental skills are as critical as physical skills. Developing resilience, focus, and emotional regulation not only helps athletes excel in their sport but also supports sustainable well-being. Carolyn Beckedorff brings a unique blend of athletic and business experiences to her role as a Mental Performance Coach, specializing in guiding clients to unlock their potential, embrace challenges, and find fulfillment on and off the field.

Carolyn Beckedorff is a Mental Performance Consultant with a unique blend of athletic and business experiences, particularly in alpine ski racing. She understands the pressures faced on and off the slopes, and she is dedicated to nurturing overall wellbeing to help clients achieve peak performance. Through personalized, evidence-based strategies, Carolyn guides athletes, coaches, parents, and professionals through a transformative process that builds resilience and fosters joy in the journey.

As a former Division 1 athlete in alpine skiing and soccer, 20+ year career as a hedge-fund trader, collegiate ski coach, master's athlete, wife of a professional coach and parent of an elite athlete, Carolyn has a deep understanding of high-stakes environments and the mental demands they present.

Carolyn serves as the Mental Performance Coach for U.S. World Cup ski racer Patrick Kenney, the Colby College Alpine Team, and other athletes in sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball, as well as professionals in finance, law, and medicine.

Carolyn's approach emphasizes resilience, emotional regulation, and a strong mental foundation, which are essential for achieving peak performance and life satisfaction. By blending evidence-based practices with personalized strategies, she helps clients excel, find fulfillment, and create sustainable careers supported by mental well-being.

Areas of Expertise

• Alpine Ski Racing: Former D1 athlete, Coach, 2x Masters World Champion, USSS Coach Developer

• Soccer: Former D1 athlete and Eastern Regional Team member

• Coach Well-Being: Strong advocate for coaches focusing on their own mental performance.

• High-Stakes Professional Environments: Specializes in performance psychology for professionals in all areas including finance, law and medicine.

• Parent-Athlete Support: Guides parents in fostering healthy environments for athletic and personal growth.

• College Athletics: Supports athletes transitioning from high school to college sports as well as college into their post college careers, helping them build resilience and confidence to succeed.

Mental Skills and Performance Psychology: Focuses on resilience, emotional regulation, goal setting, and mindfulness. Emphasizes mental well-being and enjoyment of the journey for balanced, peak performance.

With extensive experience across athletic, business, and high-performance environments, Carolyn Beckedorff is committed to helping individuals achieve excellence and fulfillment. Her evidence-based approach, grounded in a deep understanding of her clients' unique challenges, fosters mental well-being, resilience, and personal growth. By building a strong mental foundation, Carolyn empowers her clients to succeed on their own terms, creating fulfilling athletic journeys, careers and lives.