Testimonials
"Kate helped me propel my hockey career to a new level...I owe a great debt to Kate for my career, and I am still using what she taught me even now in my life after playing."
- Kevin Boyle, Retired Professional Hockey Player
I competed for Team USA for 10+ years. I was in a losing slump when I decided to reach out to Kate. She absolutely changed my life and my competition results. I did both the private coaching as well as guided imagery for sport. I highly recommend both. I always thought that I had to be at a ten to perform well, but Kate convinced me otherwise. With her help, I had the best performance and results of my athletic career. Now as a coach myself, I recommend mental training and Kate to all of my athletes.
Leilani Akiyama, Retired Judo Athlete
(2020 Pan American Silver Medalist Judo Championship)
“After working with Kate Allgood throughout my journey of completing Navy SEAL training, I was beyond excited to read her new book ‘The Athlete Within.’...Anyone looking to refine process in their daily life to reach peak performance should seek out Kate’s book and mentorship. I highly recommend Kate’s work for Special Operations Candidates, those pursuing high level athletics or individuals striving for their best in the workplace.”
-Anonymous SEAL Officer
"The mental side is huge. Kate has done wonders for me. It's a big deal to work on that side of things. Everybody has a weakness, so trying to improve on your weaknesses is huge. All I am trying to do is make myself better in every facet possible."
-Colt Nichols, Pro SuperCross & Motocross Athlete
2021 250SX East Champion
"Kate was hired to work with an elite group of our athletes in hopes of leveraging her mindset coaching to diversify both the mental skills, and heighten the mental fortitude, of the athletes' performance. Thought patterns and self-concept are self-improvement themes often casually referenced, but when it comes to harnessing and optimizing them, Kate is a pro. Have hired her multiple times, and recommend her to others."
Simone Gabrielle
Director of Operations | Instructor
San Diego Academy of Ballet
"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
After competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a few years, I realized my main challenge was my competition mindset. I had done well and won some higher-level tournaments; however I was inconsistent and my game day mentality was all over the place. After losing in the finals at the 2022 Pan Championships, I contacted Kate, and we began building my mental game. After working with Kate and employing the techniques she explained to me, I won the following year’s Pan Championships’ Absolute class. One of the most valuable lessons I learned from Kate is creating action plans to help overcome any situation that might arise. These contingency plans and the confidence to overcome whatever comes the day of competing, are invaluable and what the highest level of champions have mastered. I use these action plans daily. Any time spent with Kate Allgood is time well invested.
-Ricky Savage, Jiu Jitsu World Champion
“I have been swimming competitively most of my life. However, I noticed that the only thing stopping me from getting where I wanted to be, was my mental state. I was doubting myself behind the blocks, not racing the way I was training. Through the year that I’ve been talking with Kate, I’ve seen a lot of progression and growth. Not only does Kate provide a safe space to talk, she provides me with exercises that are specific to my character and progress. Overall, Kate has guided me in finding ways to manage my stress and nerves. She has helped me to progress towards my goals outside and inside the pool.”
- Julissa Arzave, former UCSD Swimmer
Personally I have always struggled with believing in myself and just not transferring practice day results to race day, always felt like I didn’t reach my potential in a race day environment and I decided to try something new which was working with a mental coach. Kate helped my connect the dots and after our first 8 week program it was clear to me the results got better and I had the best performances of my racing career and felt more connected towards my goals as well!
- Jerry Robin, Retired Pro Supercross & Motocross Racer
"Kate's extensive experience as a practitioner and elite athlete provide her with the ability to effectively communicate the results of TAIS in a manner that's relevant and applicable for both athletes and coaches."
-David Urquhart,
Head Coach McGill University Men's Hockey Team
“I was struggling with my golf game, not only physically but mentally as well. I decided to go see Kate to see if she could help with the state of mind I was in with my game. After the first time I saw her I felt extremely relaxed and I even felt happier. She helped me clear out the negative and distracting thoughts and helped me replace them with positive reinforcing thoughts. Kate has clearly helped me elevate my game to a new level, and I have never felt this mentally strong on a golf course before.”
- Reid D. Former College Golfer
"For me, Kate was able to help me understand the mental side of things. Being able to “think basic” was a big part for me, to allow myself to not over think, to just do. The tools she has given me, I still use in day-to-day life, which is something I am thankful for that she has helped me with."
Jr Saunier pro supercross & motocross racer
“I want to thank Kate for her help with my son Nate. Since the time she has spent with him we as a family have seen a tremendous boost in his self-esteem as a football player, student, and more importantly as a man. He constantly mentions how much her sessions with him have opened his eyes to what is possible for him in football as well as life. As his father I have seen such a change in him that I no longer have to worry about his ability to make wise life choices as it relates to finishing college and hopefully pursuing any and all opportunities to make it in the NFL. I would highly recommend Kate to any young athletes who need to improve their performance in sports and life.”
- Keith M.
“ I still use the meditation practices today I started while working with Kate and find they helped so much to calm me down before a competition. Now as a trainer I encourage all my athletes to work on the mental side of their game.”
-Bradley Taft, Retired Professional Motocross & Supercross Rider
“I feel very fortunate I had a chance to work with Kate during my career. Selfishly, I wish Kate came into my life at an earlier time.”
- Geoff Geary, Retired Major League Pitcher
“Working with Kate has been the best thing for my career and me. Before working with Kate, I had issues that I had no clue weren’t allowing me to flourish on and off the Football field. I had a hard time focusing and it was impacting me on and off the field and I didn’t even notice it. Working with Kate really helped me to learn how to get in my zone no matter where I was or what I was doing. I went from being just a player on my team to a vocal leader and a dominant player. I went from a good student to an excellent student. I learned the best way to be efficient that worked for me.
- Nate McLaurin, Former College Football Player
“The past few months working with Kate Allgood, has been an eye opener for my golfing career. We have covered many aspects of what kinds of thoughts work and which ones do not. The greatest lesson I learned while working with Kate was how to take a complex or simple idea and make it into your own. In life we all need help whether it be with our careers or everyday life scenarios and I'm glad I spent the time with Kate to better understand how I function at my best.”
- Tyler Weworski, Former Pro Golfer