kickstart your mental strength!

Sport Psychology isn't positive affirmations!

Unlock brain hacks to develop a mentally strong mindset without relying on just positive thinking!

For Athletes, Parents, & Coaches

Real mental game tools athletes can apply TODAY because confidence isn't built by pretending you feel good!

Want to reset quicker?

Discover tools to compete with talent not emotions...

Frustrated with practice not transferring to competition?

Is your athlete super hard on themselves & thinking what could go wrong every time they compete?

Are they hesitating because they are consumed by what others think?

STRONG Mental Game = finally trusting the training so that the hours of practice can actually be applied!

Would being calmer, more confident, & more consistent change how coaches paid attention to your athlete?

If you think...Sports Psychology or Mental Skills Training is therapy, or deep breaths, or means you're weak, or is too hard to learn... I'll change your mind...

my framework is empirically proven!

Developing mental game allows you to be the same athlete every time you compete, giving you a fierce edge over competition!

You hire a strength & conditioning coach, nutritionist, hitting coach, swing coach, SAt prep expert, physical therapist... you need a mental conditioning coach!

Research shows strong mental skills are the difference between being average & elite.

You're used to doing drills in practice, in this challenge, i'll teach you mental drills & tools so you can be one step closer to breaking those records you've dreamed about.

more playing time or being recruited or making the top team come down to how you respond to pressure, make decisions in the moment & control emotions - Get Access to the same methods I teach my Olympic clients.

No Positive Thinking Challenge

Weird name?

Athletes often share with me ...

that they hesitated to work on their mental game because they assumed it was just positive thinking...

and they didn't think it worked...

and they weren't good at that stuff anyways 😭😣😒

Strong Mental Game isn't positive thoughts...

  • Athletes ignore the mental aspect of training & wonder why they aren't improving...

  • You can develop mental strength without positive thinking or being fake

  • At the end of this challenge, you'll have concrete strategies to destroy bad habits

  • I'll teach you how to manufacture the confidence you wish you were born with

  • 7 days to stop freezing in fear or getting flustered in frustration

DAY

01

Nerves & Anxiety

DAY 1

How To Compete With Nerves

We’ll break down why nerves aren’t the enemy & why trying to eliminate anxiety often backfires. Athletes learn why feeling nervous doesn’t mean something is wrong. You’ll be introduced to one powerful strategy that helps athletes stay sharp & in control when the stakes are high.

DAY 1 YOU WILL GET:

  • Learn the difference between helpful nerves vs. hijacking nerves

  • Understand why anxiety feels overwhelming & how to stop fighting it

  • Discover one proven strategy to stay focused & offers immediate relief

DAY

02

Reset after mistakes

DAY 2

How to Recover Faster Than Your Competition

Athletes don’t lose confidence because of mistakes - they lose it because they don’t know how to reset after them. On this day, you’ll learn two simple, science-backed tools that help your brain release what just happened so it doesn’t bleed into the next play, rep, or race. These strategies work across all sports and can be applied immediately, with no learning curve.

DAY 2 YOU WILL GET:

  • Learn how to release frustration & reset on demand

  • Discover two proven ways to interrupt emotional spirals fast

  • Use practical tools to stay composed & focused after things don’t go as planned

DAY

03

Comparisons

DAY 3

Comparison creates pressure when athletes treat it as proof instead of data. On this day, you’ll learn how to use comparison as useful information rather than a confidence killer. Through a series of exercises, athletes begin to see their own strengths, competitive advantages, & potential more clearly - reducing stress, self-doubt, & the constant feeling of being behind.

Why Comparison Is Data, Not Proof You’re Behind

DAY 3 YOU WILL GET:

  • Learn how to reframe comparison so it works for you, not against you

  • Identify hidden strengths & competitive advantages you may be overlooking

  • Reduce pressure & doubt by changing how you interpret what you see in others

DAY

04

Expectations & Perfection

DAY 4

Belief Is the Gatekeeper to Talent

Inconsistency isn’t a talent issue - it’s often an expectation issue. On this day, athletes learn how beliefs, self-image, & perfectionism affect performance. We'll demonstrate how adjusting expectations can unlock skills they already possess without lowering their standards.

DAY 4 YOU WILL GET:

  • Understand why practice doesn’t always transfer to competition

  • Learn how perfectionism creates tension that limits performance

  • Discover how belief & self-image determine access to your talent

DAY

05

Mental Blocks

DAY 5

Mental Blocks & Yips Get Answered

Mental blocks happen to the best of us - they’re a sign the brain is trying to protect you. Athletes learn how past experiences & stored memories can hijack the present moment, creating hesitation, freezing, or holding back. Understanding what’s actually happening in the brain helps athletes reduce shame, rebuild trust, & stop letting old moments dictate current performance.

DAY 5 YOU WILL GET:

  • Understand how the brain interrupts timing, coordination, & motor skills

  • Discover how stored memories can override training & disrupt execution

  • Learn how the brain prioritizes safety even when you’re physically capable

DAY

06

Coming back from injury

DAY 6

Why Time Doesn’t Steal Your Talent

After an injury, athletes often feel behind, frustrated, or disconnected from who they used to be - even after being physically cleared. On this day, parents & athletes learn why time away doesn’t erase talent, why hesitation is common during a return to play, & why mental conditioning is required alongside physical rehab to rebuild confidence & trust in the body.

DAY 6 YOU WILL GET:

  • Understand why skills don’t disappear after injury, but access to them can

  • Learn how repeatedly talking about the injury keeps the athlete stuck

  • Discover why mental conditioning is essential for rebuilding aggression & trust

DAY

07

Self Talk

DAY 7

The Words That Quietly Tighten or Free Your Body

You don’t have to be an optimist or “good at positive thinking” to improve how you perform under pressure. Athletes learn how specific words & phrases directly affect the nervous system, muscle tension, &movement quality. Small language shifts - ones most athletes have never been taught - can make it easier to access talent, stay loose, & perform more fluidly in both sport & everyday situations.

DAY 7 YOU WILL GET:

  • Learn which common phrases unintentionally increase pressure & tension

  • Discover simple vocabulary hacks that improve focus

  • Apply these language tools to competition, school, & daily stress

Discover Groundbreaking Hacks to Stop Overthinking

In this challenge...

I'll reveal the brain-based approach that athletes are often unaware of:

  • Instead of going to more private lessons hoping this time it sticks... isn't it time your athlete learned from a specialist who can offer researched ways to perform stronger.

  • Join me in this exclusive chance to learn how the brain works so you can manipulate it & rewire it to work for you instead of against you.

  • Gain the systems & strategies in place for your athlete's best season yet.

  • I promise you'll learn something new & be energized, even if you've think you've tried it all before.

  • Acquire tangible tools to use immediately - you don't have to be a superstar today to become a superstar tomorrow.

THIS FREE MINDSET CHALLENGE

is perfect for:

  • Athletes

  • Parents of Athletes

  • Teachers

  • Coaches

  • Stage Performers

  • Students

About Your INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Eckermann, MS, MPM

Owner of Maximize the mind

I created this challenge because our industry is often misunderstood, so I wanted a way expose athletes to what they didn’t know. This is a powerful starting point to see what my team & I teach. My schedule is often full, but I still want to help more athletes have access to tools that I wish I had when I was younger.

For over two decades, I’ve worked with athletes as a head coach, teacher, consultant, & practitioner...teaching youth through professional athletes how to train smarter & thrive under pressure. I've trained over 2400+ athletes to elevate their game.

During my career, I’ve coached All-Americans, State Champions, Olympians, Professionals, & received Coach of the Year Awards. As a 8X Ironman finisher, I truly appreciate the role mental toughness plays. I've had my fair share of injuries/surgeries, so I get where my peeps have been! I'll give a ton of different sport examples & explain the strategy behind everything - I used to hate when coaches didn't tell us why we were doing a drill. Get ready to be schooled in the power of mental preparation & inspired to make some changes.

I’m so passionate about helping competitors reach their goals, I hope you'll join me on this FREE JOURNEY because teaching mental game techniques is kinda my jam!

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The Bottom Line Is...


If you or your athlete experiences:

- paralyzing second guessing

- debilitating tension

- gives up too quickly

- internalizes all the comments

- overthinks what could go wrong

- too worried what others think…

The FREE No Positive Thinking Challenge is the answer you’ve been craving. Bench your fears & become an unshakable competitor! Don't let the fact that it's FREE fool you, this will transform your thinking!

We'll see you on the inside!

🧠👩‍💻Ashley Eckermann

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