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Sports Psychologist and Peak Performance Expert teaching golfers and business owners how to win the m Striving for perfection? Lowering your expectations?

tal, and over the past two decades Dr. Reece has helped athletes of all levels harness the power of their mind to leverage their strengths and perform at the top of their game. Her approach is not just about head knowledge, but is centered around powerful strategies and actionable tactics designed to deliver the HOW when it comes to dramatically improving performance. You don’t have to be a professional golfer to think like one. Described as knowledgeable, encouraging and confident, Dr. Reece shares real-life stories and practical observations through a conversational style, enabling her to connect with her audience on a personal level. Armed with a masters and doctoral degree from the University of Virginia, earned under the direction of mental game guru Dr. Bob Rotella, and her personal experience as an elite athlete, Dr. Reece has successfully taught hundreds of junior to professional athletes, many in the game of golf, how unleash their Inner Champion. From the Back 9 to the Boardroom -
At Training for Optimal Performance, we believe that performance is performance no matter what arena you play in. Applying the same foundational performance enhancement strategies and tactics we use with top athletes, our business clients experience higher engagement, productivity, focus, and confidence, systematically freeing themselves from the limitations of thinking small. Present your audience with an experience that will have a lasting positive impact on their golf score, as well as the bottom line, and provide them with the mental game skills used by professional athletes to transform their performance from ordinary to extraordinary. Dr. Reece is available for:
Keynotes
Seminars
Range Clinics
Corporate Outings
Workshops
Private, Semi-Private and Small Group Coaching

01/08/2025

Now's your chance to finally fix your game -- no swing changes required.

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25/07/2025

Your golf game isn't just about your swing, it's about your mindset. Mastering these mental skills is what takes your game from good to confident and consistent.

23/07/2025

It only takes a couple of bad holes to shake your confidence on the course. But the key to playing your best isn’t trying to control everything—it’s knowing where to focus your mental and physical energy.

This week, I'll break down exactly where to shift your attention so you can stay composed, play with confidence, and take control of your game when it matters most. Don’t let frustration take over—learn how to manage what truly makes a difference.

Read on here: https://trainingforoptimalperformance.com/how-to-take-control-of-your-game-in-the-right-places/

21/07/2025

Have you ever experienced the thrill of a hole in one? We want to hear your stories! 🏌️‍♂️

If you've achieved this feat, share your moment! What hold? What club did you use?

If you're still chasing that elusive sink, tell us your closest call! How close was your shot?

Let's celebrate the lucky ones and cheer on those still aiming! 👇

18/07/2025

For many golfers, enjoying time with others on the course is a major reason why they play the game. But the social aspects of the game can become distracting if you get caught in the roles of host, entertainer, or swing coach during a round.

Fortunately, there are guidelines that can help you easily balance the social and serious sides of golf. With the right focus at the right time your performance goals don’t have to get sacrificed.

Here are my favorite tips on how to balance the many sides of the game.

1. Ask for What You Need
Being paired with a “Chatty Cathy or Charlie” for the day can become a distraction you feel like you can’t escape without being rude. If you find constant conversation inhibits your focus, then you need to ask for what you need. Establish from the onset of the round that conversation will end when the cart comes to a stop by asking to hit the pause button in order to fully prepare for your next shot.

When you take control of the conversation and consistently ask for what you need, you will find the peace to get your head in the game for each shot, and still have the time to enjoy engaging with your playing partners during the round.

2. Focus on YOUR Game
Have you ever gotten mentally or emotionally wrapped up in someone else’s game, especially when they were struggling? At times you may feel compelled to help search for their missing ball, or to offer some pointers. Curb the urge to get overly involved in someone else’s round because it will only distract you from investing fully in your own. The key to success is to focus on YOUR game alone.

Rather than thinking you are being selfish by setting some boundaries, recognize the need to be self-preserving when it comes to your game. If you want to play at your best you must limit your focus to making the most of every shot. Let your playing partners take responsibility for their own games and you’ll stay invested in the parts of the game you can control.

16/07/2025

Golf experts frequently say that golf is a mental game. While you may agree, perhaps you don’t believe that improving your mindset could really make a difference.

If this is true, you’re in good company.

A lot of amateur golfers will never learn how to unlock their best game simply because they’ve bought into some common misconceptions.

To help you make an informed decision here is the truth behind the 10 big mental game training myths.

Read on here: https://trainingforoptimalperformance.com/exposing-the-truth-behind-10-big-mental-game-training-myths/

25/06/2025

It can be tough to keep your confidence up when the putts aren’t dropping and the drives are going astray.

How do you maintain your confidence when your game is off? Do you have any mental strategies or routines that help you bounce back?

23/06/2025

Are you playing golf for the right reasons?

Your mindset on the course can make all the difference between enjoying the game and getting stuck in frustration.

This week, I dive into how your purpose and motivation directly impact your performance.

Read on here: https://trainingforoptimalperformance.com/your-score-in-golf-depends-on-if-youre-playing-for-the-right-reasons/

20/06/2025

50 years of golf, and still learning! Purposeful practice makes all the difference! 🏌️‍♂️⛳

18/06/2025

Your swing is better than you think.

But do you trust it when it matters most?

This week, we’re diving into what it really takes to believe in your swing under pressure—and how that trust can unlock your best golf.

👉 Read now: https://trainingforoptimalperformance.com/learning-to-trust-your-swing/

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Like you, Sport Psychologist, Top Performance expert, and professional speaker, Dr. Shannon Reece understands the challenges golfers face to consistently lower their score and reach their potential. Does this mean spending hours on the range, court, or field? Striving for perfection? Lowering your expectations? Or, is there an easier solution? The secret is not about working harder — it’s about playing SMARTER! Most performance is considered 90% mental, and over the past two decades Dr. Reece has helped athletes of all levels harness the power of their mind to leverage their strengths and perform at the top of their game. Her approach is not just about head knowledge, but is centered around powerful strategies and actionable tactics designed to deliver the HOW when it comes to dramatically improving performance. You don’t have to be a professional golfer to think like one. Described as knowledgeable, encouraging and confident, Dr. Reece shares real-life stories and practical observations through a conversational style, enabling her to connect with her audience on a personal level. Armed with a masters and doctoral degree from the University of Virginia, earned under the direction of mental game guru Dr. Bob Rotella, and her personal experience as an elite athlete, Dr. Reece has successfully taught hundreds of junior to professional athletes, many in the game of golf, how unleash their Inner Champion. From the Back 9 to the Boardroom - At Training for Optimal Performance, we believe that performance is performance no matter what arena you play in. Applying the same foundational performance enhancement strategies and tactics we use with top athletes, our business clients experience higher engagement, productivity, focus, and confidence, systematically freeing themselves from the limitations of thinking small. Present your audience with an experience that will have a lasting positive impact on their golf score, as well as the bottom line, and provide them with the mental game skills used by professional athletes to transform their performance from ordinary to extraordinary. Dr. Reece is available for: Keynotes Seminars Range Clinics Corporate Outings Workshops Private, Semi-Private and Small Group Coaching Contact Us at 239.431.6810