Coaching The Mental Side Of Sport

Psychology Supports Performance was built on a simple idea: the mental side of sport deserves the same structured training as the physical side. Speed, strength, and skill get a plan and a schedule. Focus, confidence, and composure usually get a pep talk.

Our work sits where competition meets clinical understanding. The team brings lived experience in collegiate and high school sport together with graduate training in psychology and mental health. That mix keeps sessions practical enough for a locker room while staying honest about where performance coaching ends and clinical care begins.

Every engagement starts with a free consultation. From there we build around your season, your schedule, and your goals, whether that is a single session, a season-long team program, or ongoing individual work. When an athlete needs clinical support, we recognize it and connect them with a licensed provider.

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Meet Our Professionals

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    Cayson Schjott

    Sports Psychology M.S.

    Cayson is a former D1 college football athlete who has a background in mental health, coaching, wellness, and performance psychology. He is a certified personal trainer and coach. He has conducted and facilitated groups and seminars related to various aspects of mental health and wellness. Cayson is also the Founder of Psychology Supports Performance LLC.

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    Dr. David Schjott

    Professor of Social Science

    Dr. Schjott is a full-time social science professor at Northwest Florida State College. He has provided hundreds of workshops and seminars on topics related to social psychology, wellness, human interaction, stress, motivation, and problem resolution.

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    Ted Barker, Ph.D.

    Psychologist

    Dr. Barker has an extensive background in cognitive and behavioral psychology. He has spent many years working with student athletes in all aspects of psychological, physical, and emotional well-being. He has consulted and presented on many topics related to mental health and mindfulness.