White House Sport Psychology

07/07/2025

White House Sport Psychology is hiring an All-Star Admin! Check out the job description on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4262738282) for more information on how to apply.

06/24/2025

🚨 New Blog from Our Intern, Ella Houwers 🚨
What happens when a top college swimmer tears her ACL two weeks before the conference meet?

For Ella, it meant confronting an identity crisis, overwhelming guilt, and the mental toll of injury. But her story isn’t just about physical recovery but one about finding purpose, redefining success, and leaning into sport psychology to heal mentally and physically.

Her journey is a powerful reminder:
🧠 Recovery is as much mental as it is physical.
🏊 You can still lead, contribute, and grow—even when sidelined.
💪 With sport psychology support, a comeback is possible.

📖 Read Ella’s inspiring story and learn how sport psychology changed everything:
https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/injuries-can-change-your-life-in-more-ways-than-one/

06/23/2025

For the ones who play through pain no one sees.

Grief doesn't stop when the whistle blows.
It rides with you—on the court, in the weight room, on the sidelines.

Your Person, Your Journey is a grief guide created specifically for athletes, coaches, and teams navigating the loss of someone they love.

Whether it’s a teammate, coach, family member, or friend, this guide meets you where you are.
With space to reflect, process, and honor your person—on your terms.

Because healing isn’t a straight line.
And you shouldn't have to walk it alone.

📘 Available now for individuals, teams, and athletic departments.
Let this be the first step toward healing.

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06/18/2025

🧠 “Therapy didn’t help the way we thought it would.”
We hear this all the time from athletes and their families.

Traditional therapy (e.g. a general therapist, counselor, psychologist, social worker, etc.) isn’t built for performance—it’s built for healing. But when athletes need mental toughness, focus, and confidence, they NEED sport psychology.

This blog breaks down why traditional therapy often falls short—and what athletes really need instead ⬇️
👉 https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/why-traditional-therapy-fails-athletes-sport-psychology-mental-toughness

Discover why traditional therapy often misses the mark for athletes and how specialized sport psychology training is what they really need to build the mental game that is critical to gameday success.

06/16/2025

🚨 Youth Sports AREN'T Just About the Kids 🚨

We often talk about developing confidence, discipline, and teamwork in young athletes—but what about the *adults* on the sidelines?

From well-meaning encouragement to high-pressure expectations, adult behavior can shape (and sometimes shake) a child’s entire sports experience.

In our latest blog, we explore:
✅ The invisible impact of adult behavior
✅ Why good intentions can still cause harm
✅ How parents and coaches can better support the whole athlete

If you’re a coach, parent, or youth sports leader—this one’s for you.

📖 Read more:
👉 https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/the-impact-of-adults-in-youth-sports/

Youth sports are a space for fun, growth, development, and community. They’re a place where children can learn teamwork, resilience, and love for the game. But over time, that lighthearted spirit has been dimmed by an increasing adult presence that can sometimes bring more harm than help.

06/13/2025

🚨 New Guest Blog! 🚨

We’re excited to feature Jonathan Carone, founder of Sports Parents, as our latest guest blogger at White House Sport Psychology!

In his blog, “Five Myths of a Good Sports Parent,” Jonathan breaks down the pressure parents feel to do everything right—and how those good intentions can sometimes backfire.

If you're a parent trying to raise healthy, confident athletes without losing your mind (or your weekends), this one’s for you.

👇 Read the full blog here:
https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/five-myths-of-a-good-sports-parent/

🧠⚽🏀 Let’s rethink what it really means to support kids in sports—and raise athletes who are mentally strong and emotionally healthy.

These five myths about sports parenting sound helpful but they often do more harm than good. Here’s what your kid actually needs from you.

06/12/2025

🧠💪 Want to grow sport psych support for your athletes—but not sure where to start?

It’s not always easy to introduce something new into the culture of a team or athletic department. But when it comes to sport psychology, more athletes are asking for it than ever before.

If you're an AD, coach, or staff member who believes in supporting the whole athlete—not just the physical side—here are 4 ways to build sport psych support into your program:
✅ Normalize it
✅ Collaborate with others
✅ Start small and build momentum
✅ Highlight your wins

This blog walks you through each step:
👉 https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/how-to-grow-sport-psych-support-for-athletes/

Let’s shift the culture together—so every athlete gets the mental tools they need to thrive.

05/19/2025

🚪 The Transfer Portal: Growth Opportunity or Escape Hatch?

The NCAA Transfer Portal has reshaped college athletics—creating new opportunities, but also new challenges. At White House Sport Psychology, we’ve seen a growing trend: athletes entering the portal not from a place of clarity, but from frustration, fear, or avoidance.

Before hitting "enter," athletes need to ask:
❓ Am I transferring to grow—or to escape?
❓ Have I exhausted the support, conversations, and internal work available to me here?
❓ What mindset am I carrying with me to the next opportunity?

👉 In our latest blog, we explore how student-athletes, parents, and staff can support thoughtful, growth-minded decisions around transferring.
READ HERE: https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/should-your-ncaa-athlete-enter-the-transfer-portal/

We also offer neutral, judgment-free consultations to help athletes gain clarity before making such a pivotal choice.
Growth doesn’t always mean changing jerseys. Sometimes it means growing deeper roots.

NCAA athletes should make informed decisions before committing to the transfer portal and not simply jump for what feels easier or more lucrative.

05/07/2025

Success isn’t just physical—it’s mental, too. White House Sport Psychology has Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPCs) that help individuals and teams build confidence, resilience, and focus to unlock their full potential.

Learn how CMPCs can make a difference:
https://WhiteHouseSportPsychology.com
https://appliedsportpsych.org/certification/

04/18/2025

At White House Sport Psychology, our team includes both Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs) and a licensed clinician—giving your athletes the best of both worlds in sport and performance psychology training and clinical mental health care.

🎥 Watch this quick video to see what CMPCs are trained in and how they can help athletes master the mental side of their game:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a7W2p2U_SU

Let us support your athlete’s journey today with a free consultation at WhiteHouseSportPsychology.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a7W2p2U_SU

Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPCs) specialize in training athletes and performers to develop the mental skills necessary for peak performance....

04/14/2025

🧠 Not all support for athletes looks the same. Let’s break it down.
When an athlete is struggling—or striving to grow—how do you know which kind of support they need?
✅ Mental performance?
✅ Mental health care?
✅ Or both?

In this quick video, we unpack the key differences between:
🎯 Sport & Performance Psychology – focused on skills like focus, confidence, composure, and consistency under pressure.

🩺 Mental Health & Well-Being – focused on diagnosing and treating issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress that impact athletes beyond the game.

Understanding the difference helps parents, coaches, and athletes connect with the right professionals at the right time.
🎥 Watch now:
👉 https://vimeo.com/1074411638

Because supporting athletes means more than motivation—it means matching the right tools to the right needs.

Sport Psychology vs. Athlete Mental Health – What’s the Difference? Are you a coach, parent, or athletic director wondering how to best support the athletes…

04/12/2025

Grief doesn’t stop for game time.

Whether it’s the loss of a teammate, coach, classmate, or loved one, grief shows up in locker rooms, weight rooms, and sidelines—and it deserves our attention.

As sport professionals, we often talk about mental toughness and resilience. But when grief enters the picture, athletes don’t need to be pushed—they need to be supported.

At White House Sport Psychology, we've seen the deep impact loss can have on individual athletes and entire teams. And we've also seen how the right tools can help them process grief in healthy, meaningful ways.

📘 Our newest blog shares insights for coaches, athletic directors, and team leaders:
"Because No Athlete Should Have to Grieve Alone"
You'll find practical ideas and supportive language to help you show up well for your athletes—especially when words are hard to find.

🧠 Read it here: https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/grief-support-for-athletes-coaches-teams/