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MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHING IN SAN DIEGO
Train with San Diego–based mental performance coach Kate Allgood.
Develop the mental side of your sport through one-to-one or group coaching with Quantum Performance. Train how you direct your attention, respond to competitive demands and build self-trust—with guidance connected to your goals and experiences.
Individual coaching available virtually and in person in San Diego by appointment.
A complimentary conversation about your sport, your goals and the right starting point.
WHERE DO COACHING SESSIONS TAKE PLACE IN SAN DIEGO?
In-person individual sessions are arranged by appointment in San Diego. We confirm availability and provide the meeting location when scheduling.
You can also choose live virtual coaching from a quiet, private space. Virtual sessions allow you to continue your mental training from home, while away at school or when traveling for your sport, subject to appointment availability.
During your introductory call, we discuss your location, schedule and preferred format so you understand the arrangements before beginning.
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHING
The right setting depends on how you want to learn and the support you need. Explore personalized training with Kate or develop your mental performance alongside other athletes.
WHEN SHOULD AN ATHLETE START MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING?
You can begin when a challenge keeps showing up or when you want to invest more deliberately in your development. Mental training can be part of preseason preparation, a transition to a new level or your ongoing routine throughout the year.
Coaching may be relevant when you want to:
Stay involved in the game instead of getting caught in analysis.
Respond to a mistake without carrying it through the rest of competition.
Navigate expectations, selection decisions or a changing role.
Rebuild trust in your abilities after injury or time away.
Prepare and recover with greater awareness of your energy and needs.
Develop further alongside your physical and technical training.
We use these experiences to identify what you can train. That may include redirecting attention, rehearsing a response, adjusting preparation or practicing how you stay with yourself through uncertainty and difficulty.
MEET KATE ALLGOOD, FOUNDER OF QUANTUM PERFORMANCE
Mental Performance Coach, Author & Former Professional Athlete
Based in San Diego, Kate brings more than 16 years of mental performance coaching experience to her work with competitive youth, collegiate and professional athletes. Her local experience includes four seasons as a mental performance consultant with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, from 2017–2021.
Kate holds master’s degrees in Applied Sport Psychology and General Psychology and is a certified TAIS interpreter. Her background in collegiate and professional hockey informs her understanding of the demands athletes face. She connects that experience with practical training in self-awareness, attention, responses and self-trust.
Athletes’ experiences with coaching
"The mental side is one thing that has always been a struggle of mine. Kate has really helped me a lot in improving my mental side of racing. She gave me countless tools to improve my racing and day to day life. "
Gavin Towers, Pro SuperCross & Motocross Athlete
MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING FOR SAN DIEGO TEAMS
Coaches, schools, clubs and sports organizations can bring Kate into their program for workshops, teaching series or ongoing consulting. Training connects mental performance concepts with the situations athletes encounter in practice and competition.
Sessions can involve athletes, coaches and parents where appropriate. In-person visits and part-time consulting. are arranged according to your location, schedule and program needs.
COMMON QUESTIONS
START WITH A CONVERSATION ABOUT YOUR TRAINING
Schedule a complimentary Performance Fit Call with Kate. Discuss your sport, what you’re noticing and what you want to develop. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions about coaching options, session arrangements and next steps.
You don’t need to choose a program or decide between individual and group coaching before the call. Athletes under 18 should attend with a parent or guardian.