Elite Athlete Mental Performance Coaching
Master pressure. Build confidence.
Perform at your best when it matters most.
You train your body every day. But who's training your mind?
The difference between good athletes and great athletes isn't physical; it's mental.
The difference between good athletes and great athletes isn't physical. It's mental.
You can have all the talent in the world, but if you choke under pressure, overthink before competition, or can't trust your training when it matters, you won't reach your potential.
That's exactly what I fix.
I'm Megan Devito, a performance mindset coach and high school swim coach with 15+ years of experience. I teach competitive athletes the mental skills to perform at their best when the stakes are highest.
I've coached competitive swimmers for 15+ years, from age group to high school, and I know exactly what happens mentally at swim meets, sectionals, and championship finals.
If you're dealing with swim meet anxiety, choking at the wall, or performing worse in meets than in practice, I know this world from the inside. And I know how to fix it.
This isn't therapy, it's sports psychology. It's mental performance coaching - designed for athletes who are serious about winning, not just physically, but mentally.
Who This Is For:
✓ Physically talented but mentally stuck under pressure
✓ Choking in competition despite training well in practice
✓ Can't stop overthinking before big meets, games, or matches
✓ Struggling to trust your training when the pressure is on
✓ Losing confidence after a bad performance and struggling to reset
✓ Comparing yourself to other athletes and feeling behind
✓ Ready to commit to a full year of mental training
High school · College (D1/D2/D3/NAIA) · Post-collegiate · Professional · All sports
What We Work On Together
Over 12 months, we build the mental skills that separate good athletes from great ones.
Pre-Competition Mental Preparation - Build a pre-competition routine that works every time - breathwork, visualization techniques for athletes, mental rehearsal, and how to use adrenaline instead of fighting it.
Emotional Regulation Under Pressure
Learn to calm your nervous system in under 90 seconds and stay focused when it matters most, no matter what's happening around you.
Confidence That Isn’t Outcome-Dependent
Build self-trust that doesn't disappear after a bad race or game. Separate your worth from your results and show up with conviction regardless of what happened before.
Bounce back faster than anyone expects.
Bounce back faster than anyone expects. We use Ted Lasso's 'be a goldfish' approach, build a growth mindset after failure, and develop mental toughness to come back stronger after injury or a rough stretch. Resilience is trained, not inherited.
Trust Your Training
Stop thinking and start performing. Learn to get out of your own head, trust the work you've put in, and execute under pressure the way you do in practice.
Managing Comparison & Competition
Stop competing against everyone else and start competing against your own potential. Use competition as motivation, not intimidation.
Focus & Concentration
Stay present — one play, one race, one moment at a time — and refocus quickly after mistakes so nothing
derails you mid-performance.
How the Program Works
✓ Weekly 60-minute sessions via phone or Zoom scheduled around your training and school schedule
✓ Text access between sessions — before big competitions, after tough practices, whenever you need it
✓ Personalized mental training plan built around your sport, schedule, and goals
✓ Pre-competition prep and post-competition debriefs
✓ Quarterly progress reviews
✓ School excuse letters provided
Investment in
Your Mental Performance
Every athlete is different. Different sport, different level, different goals, different pressures. Whether you're a competitive swimmer managing pre-meet anxiety, a high school athlete learning to perform under pressure, or a college-bound competitor building the mental toughness recruiters notice, your coaching is built around you.
That's why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all mental training or one-size-fits-all pricing.
Investment details are shared during your free
30-minute Performance Audit, where we figure out together exactly what mental skills you need and whether we're the right fit.
What every athlete receives:
✓ Weekly 60-minute 1:1 mental performance coaching sessions
✓ Text and email support between sessions so you don't spiral alone
✓ Pre-competition prep and post-competition debriefs ✓ Personalized mental training plan built around your sport, goals, and competition schedule
✓ Quarterly progress reviews to track your mental game growth
✓ Flexible scheduling built around your training and competition calendar
Start with a free 30-minute Performance Audit
No pitch. No pressure.
Just clarity on what's getting in your way.
Why Work With Me?
✓ I’m a coach, not a therapist — practical tools you can use immediately, not talk therapy
✓ I understand competition — I coach high school swimmers. I know what mental skills actually work on the pool deck and beyond
✓ I’ve been where you are — I know what it’s like to overthink, doubt yourself, and perform under pressure
✓ I bridge sport and life — the mental skills you build here help you compete, lead, and live better
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I'm in high school. Can I do sessions during the school day?
A: Yes, if your school and/or parents allow it. Many athletes do virtual sessions during study halls, free periods, or lunch. I can also send school absence notes for each session. Let's talk about your schedule and what works during an audit.
Q: I'm in college. How does this work with my training schedule?
A: College athletes often have the most flexible schedules. We'll find a consistent weekly time that doesn't conflict with practice, classes, or competitions.
Q: Do my parents need to be involved?
A: No. This is YOUR coaching. Sessions are confidential. However, if you want your parents involved (or if they're paying), we can include them in progress updates every few months.
Q: What if I can't afford to pay up front?
A: I offer payment plans. We can structure monthly payments that work for your family. Let's talk during your audit.
Q: Can I do this if I'm injured?
A: Absolutely. Mental training during injury is some of the most valuable work you can do. We'll focus on mental resilience, staying confident, and preparing for your comeback.
Q: What sports do you work with?
A: All sports. I coach swimming, but the mental skills are the same whether you're a swimmer, runner, soccer player, basketball player, golfer, gymnast, wrestler, or any other athlete.
Q: Do you work with professional athletes?
A: Yes. The program is the same whether you're in high school, college, or post-collegiate/professional.