Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Sports & Clinical Psychology Solutions
OC Sport Psychology is dedicated to empowering athletes, teams, and businesses through specialized mental performance training and clinical psychology services. Our team of licensed professionals and certified consultants brings decades of combined experience in addressing the unique psychological demands of high-performance sports. We utilize evidence-based techniques such as biofeedback, goal-setting, and visualization to enhance focus, resilience, and overall performance. Our approach is tailored to individual needs, spanning from elite athletes to youth sports participants. We prioritize strategic preparation for competitions and long-term mental development.Our consultants include former professional athletes and coaches who understand the pressures of competitive sports. We offer both in-person and HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions to accommodate diverse client needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our personalized interventions and measurable outcomes. We collaborate with clients to overcome challenges like performance anxiety, injury recovery, and self-confidence issues. With flexible scheduling and a focus on practical solutions, we strive to make mental performance training accessible and impactful for all.
Services
Mental Skills Training
Team Consultations
Clinical Psychology
Sports Psychology
Biofeedback
Telehealth
Performance Routines
Anxiety Management
Injury Recovery
Parenting Support
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience working with elite athletes and teams.
- Our consultants include former professional athletes and coaches.
- We offer personalized mental skills training programs for all skill levels.
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions available for remote access.
- Our team includes licensed psychologists and certified mental performance consultants.
Associations and certifications
- USOPC Registry
What people say
Huge difference
Increased focus
Peak performance
Effective strategies
Personalized approach
Services
Mental Skills Training
Our mental skills training programs develop focus, confidence, and resilience through techniques like visualization and biofeedback. We tailor interventions to individual athletes' needs across all sports and skill levels. Clients learn practical strategies to manage pressure and maintain consistency during competition.
Team Consultations
Team consultations address leadership, communication, and cohesion through customized workshops for athletes and coaches. We focus on improving group dynamics and performance under pressure. Sessions cover topics like motivation, conflict resolution, and stress management in competitive environments.
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology services treat anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions affecting athletes' performance and well-being. We provide evidence-based therapies for individuals and families dealing with sports-related psychological challenges. Our approach integrates mental health care with performance optimization strategies.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback sessions teach athletes to control physiological responses like heart rate and muscle tension for improved focus. We use advanced technology to measure and train stress responses in real-time. This technique enhances emotional regulation and performance consistency under pressure.
Telehealth
HIPAA-compliant telehealth services provide accessible mental performance training for out-of-area clients. We offer virtual consultations and follow-ups with the same personalized approach as in-person sessions. This option maintains continuity of care for athletes with travel schedules or geographic limitations.
People
Ben Strack
Clinical and Sport Psychologist
Dr. Ben Strack is a licensed psychologist and certified mental performance consultant with experience working with Olympic athletes and professional sports teams. He founded OC Sport Psychology and serves as team psychologist for the Athletics and OC Soccer Club.
Cara Borkovec
Mental Performance Consultant
Cara Borkovec is a registered psychological associate with a master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine University. A former Division I water polo athlete, she specializes in helping athletes overcome performance anxiety and develop mental resilience.
Andrew Kroeker
Mental Performance Consultant
Andrew Kroeker is a licensed marriage and family therapist with expertise in performance psychology for athletes. He uses evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to improve focus and manage stress in competitive environments.
Kaila Predney
Mental Performance Consultant
Kaila Predney is a registered associate professional clinical counselor with experience coaching elite volleyball and soccer athletes. She combines strength training expertise with mental performance strategies to enhance athletic development and self-confidence.
JerRon Tatum
Mental Performance Consultant
JerRon Tatum is a licensed marriage and family therapist and former college football player. He specializes in mental health support for minor league athletes and performance training for transitions from high school to professional sports.
Questions
What services does OC Sport Psychology offer for individual athletes?
We provide mental skills training, performance anxiety management, biofeedback, and personalized consultations to enhance focus and resilience for individual athletes.
Do you work with youth athletes and their parents?
Yes, we offer specialized programs for young athletes and parenting support to help families navigate competitive sports challenges effectively.
Are telehealth sessions available for out-of-area clients?
We offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions to accommodate remote clients while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person visits.
What experience do your consultants have with professional athletes?
Our team includes consultants who have worked with Olympic teams, MLB players, and professional sports organizations across multiple disciplines.
How do you tailor programs for different sports?
We customize interventions based on specific sport requirements, individual goals, and performance level through comprehensive initial assessments.
