FOR PARENTS OF TALENTED FEMALE ATHLETES
She Has the Talent. Now Let's Train Her Mind to Match It.
Val Whiting’s “Mentally StrongHER Academy”
GIVE YOUR DAUGHTER THE MENTAL TOOLS TO COMPETE LIKE THE ATHLETE YOU SEE IN PRACTICE, AND FINALLY PLAY WITH UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE
Weekly coaching. Proven mental tools. A community of female athletes training the same skills.
PEACE OF MIND, FOR HER SPORT AND YOUR STANDS
No more emotional rollercoaster. No more starting from zero after every setback.
(Less than two private lessons a month, for the entire mental side of her game, with coaching support every single week.)
I used to overthink every race, but learning to focus on my own plan instead of everyone else completely changed everything. I’m calmer, more confident, and actually enjoy competing now.
-HS Swimmer
Coach Val helped our daughter rebuild her confidence, manage pressure, and rediscover the joy in her game;transforming not just her performance, but her whole outlook.
- Parent of HS Basketball Player
Working with Val through competitive USAV North Texas Volleyball helped our daughter develop the mental tools she was missing; she became more confident, made fewer errors, and learned to bounce back with a true ‘next ball’ mindset.
-Parent of a Club Volleyball Player
*Testimonials featured here were shared through text, email, video, and social media. They reflect individual experiences and personal results. Every athlete’s journey is unique, and results will vary based on effort, mindset, and consistency. These stories are meant to inspire, not guarantee outcomes.
Start Her 7-Day Free Trial Today and Get The Mentally StrongHer Playbook Free.
Then just $149/month.
SAVE THOUSANDS OVER 1:1 COACHING
…for the coaching and support she needs to
SILENCE SELF-DOUBT, BOUNCE BACK FROM MISTAKES, AND PLAY FREE AGAIN.
(The Best Part: The VERY FIRST time she resets after a mistake and keeps her confidence, you'll realize the investment was worth every penny.)
24/7 ACCESS TO THE Community.
NO CONTRACTS. CANCEL ANYTIME.
Here's The Gift You Get When You Sign Up for the Free Trial
The Mentally StrongHER Playbook
The moment her trial starts, The Mentally StrongHer Playbook lands in her hands. This is the same framework I use with college and pro athletes. It walks her through understanding how her brain works under pressure, building her pre-practice routine, building her Bounceback Routine for mistakes, and using the Power Reset method after competition. Most athletes feel a shift before their first coaching call because of this alone. It's hers free, just for starting the trial. She keeps it forever.
read this first...
Hey, I’m Val Whiting!
My story started long before I ever became a coach.
I was that tall, awkward girl who got asked to play basketball in 7th grade. I wasn't good at first. I even scored for the wrong team once.
But I stuck with it.
Over time, I became an All-American, a two-time NCAA Champion at Stanford, and a WNBA player.
From the outside, it looked like I had it all together. What no one saw were the nights I cried alone, drowning in self-doubt. The moments I played terrified of making mistakes. The times my body was ready, but my mind wasn't.
Back then, no one talked about mental health. You were expected to tough it out. So I did what everyone told me to do.
I worked harder.
I trained longer.
I pushed through every emotion until I finally broke.
I hit rock bottom with depression and took a season off in the WNBA. That's when I learned the truth that became the heartbeat of everything I do: talent isn't enough if your mind isn't right.
(Imagine watching her walk into every game knowing her mind is steady, her focus is sharp, and her confidence doesn't crumble. That's what this work gives her.)
So I went back to school, earned my Master's in Sport and Performance Psychology, and became a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®
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Now I help female athletes all over the country, from middle school to the pros, build the confidence and resilience I wish I had at their age. The mental skills nobody ever taught me: how to manage pressure, build real confidence, and separate your worth from your performance.
And I've watched what happens when they learn it.
Athletes who used to panic before games walk in calm and focused. Players who used to spiral after one mistake breathe, reset, and keep competing. Parents tell me their daughters are finally smiling again.
That's what this Academy is. A place where female athletes get proven mental tools, consistent coaching, and a community that sees them, all in one space. Mental training that actually sticks.
It took me years to learn these lessons the hard way. She doesn't have to figure it out by herself like I did. And you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get her the confidence and composure she deserves.
This isn't just a program for me. It's a calling. Because when an athlete learns to manage her mind, she doesn't just play better. She becomes stronger in her sport, in her life, and in who she is.
Don't wait and tell yourself "maybe after this season."
The athletes who get results are the ones whose parents helped them start now.
~ Coach Val
don't just take it from me!
A Few of My Success Stories…
I went from being crippled by anxiety and fear on the court to playing with confidence, resilience, and joy again, thanks to Coach Val’s tools and guidance.
- College Basketball Player
Working with Val through competitive USAV North Texas Volleyball helped our daughter develop the mental tools she was missing; she became more confident, made fewer errors, and learned to bounce back with a true ‘next ball’ mindset.
-Parent of Club Volleyball Player
Working with Coach Val helped me stay calm under pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and play with a confidence that’s completely changed how I perform and carry myself on and off the field
- College Soccer Player and NCAA Champion
*Testimonials featured here were shared through text, email, video, and social media. They reflect individual experiences and personal results. Every athlete’s journey is unique, and results will vary based on effort, mindset, and consistency. These stories are meant to inspire, not guarantee outcomes.
If Any of These Sound Like Your Daughter...
I created the Mentally StrongHer Academy to HELP YOUR DAUGHTER finally build the confidence, focus, and mental strength she needs to perform at her best in her sport and in life.
You have had, what I like to call, The Epiphany. You've realized that everything you've invested so far, the lessons, the clinics, the pep talks in the car, has built her body and left her mind untrained. And you know it's the mind that's deciding her games.
She's TIRED of pressure that never seems to end. You watch her replay every mistake. You see one bad game follow her home for a week. She's pretending she's okay when you can tell she's frustrated, anxious, and second-guessing herself.
You want her to have REAL confidence. Not the kind that fades after one bad play, but the kind that lasts because she knows how to RESET, REFUEL, and REFLECT. You want her walking into every competition with a steady mind and sharp focus.
You want her to LOVE her sport again. To compete with FREEDOM, not FEAR. To wake up EXCITED to play instead of nervous about what could go wrong.
You want GUIDANCE that actually works. Not another motivational quote, but proven MENTAL TOOLS taught by someone who's lived what she's living, at the highest level of the game.
She's READY. Even if neither of you is sure where to start, that's okay. Inside the Academy, she'll learn step by step how to build the mindset, focus, and confidence to play her best when it matters most.
If You’re Nodding Along, Thinking, “Yep, That’s MY DAUGHTER!”
The Mentally StrongHER Academy Was Made Just for Her!
When She Joins, She Will Finally…
1
Develop GAME-DAY FOCUS so she stays locked in from the first whistle to the last play.
2
Build a mindset that helps her BOUNCE BACK quickly from mistakes instead of getting stuck in her head.
3
Learn how to manage PRESSURE and perform with calm, steady CONFIDENCE in every competition.
4
Strengthen her MENTAL TOUGHNESS so challenges fuel her instead of shake her.
5
Find real JOY in her sport again by playing with FREEDOM instead of FEAR.
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Gain the CLARITY, TOOLS, and SUPPORT to become the most confident version of herself, on and off the court.
Start Her 7-Day Free Trial Today and Get The Mentally StrongHer Playbook Free.
Then Just $149/month.
Her first week costs NOTHING, and the Playbook is hers to keep no matter what you decide. She works through it, joins a live call, feels the difference, then you choose together.
24/7 ACCESS TO THE Community.
NO CONTRACTS. CANCEL ANYTIME.
Here’s What She Gets When She Joins
Val's “Academy” Today…
Val’s Complete Mentally StrongHer Method Curriculum
Nine steps. Three stages. Nothing left to guess.
This is the exact step-by-step process of EVERYTHING she needs to BUILD, STRENGTHEN, and ELEVATE HER MENTAL GAME, the Mentally StrongHer Way.
She just FOLLOWS ALONG, takes each STEP, and starts seeing RESULTS in her confidence, focus, and performance faster than you thought possible.
Highlights:
She'll learn to TRAIN HER MIND LIKE AN ELITE ATHLETE, using the same MENTAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK I use with college and pro players.
She'll build her own pre-game routine with my step-by-step Locked and Loaded Method, so she starts strong, stays centered, and performs when it matters most.
She'll master exactly how to reset after mistakes with practical tools: breathing resets, self-talk scripts, and visualization exercises that keep her confidence steady.
She'll stay motivated and consistent all season using mental training challenges and weekly reflection tools that build discipline and trust in herself.
She'll build tools that keep working beyond the game, habits that strengthen her confidence in life, not just sport.
WEEKLY Membership Q+A Calls with Me
(Coach Val)
EVERY WEEK:1-Hour Membership Q&A Calls with Coach Val
These will NOT be your typical, boring, "this doesn't apply to me" kind of calls.
This is where the real GROWTH happens.
I'll answer ANY question she has about her MINDSET, FOCUS, or CONFIDENCE, and she'll walk away with clear ACTION STEPS to apply what she learned and see results in her game THIS WEEK.
She shows up one week to LEARN and GROW, then uses the next week to put everything into ACTION. Then she PRACTICES, APPLIES, and REPEATS, until her mental game feels second nature and her confidence shows up automatically when it matters most.
If a challenge comes up while she's working on her mindset, she brings it to the call and I help her work through it step by step.
The Mentally StrongHER Academy Library
ON TOP OF the Mentally StrongHer Curriculum, she's invited to ONE BRAND-NEW LIVE training every quarter. When she joins, she also gets immediate access to every previous training and bonus resource already inside the community.
Also included in the membership:
The Confidence Boot Camp Webinar, her go-to guide for staying calm and confident for every competition. The Visualization 101 Guide, which walks her step by step through using mental imagery to boost confidence and consistency.
The Get Out of Your Head Mini Book, packed with mental tools she can use anytime pressure hits. The Parent Support Pack, built for you, so your support fuels her confidence instead of adding pressure.
And the In-Season Survival Toolkit, her collection of simple, science-backed checklists and mental routines that keep her composed, focused, and ready for anything the season throws at her.
AND MORE!
FULL 24/7 Access to the Membership Community
Can't wait until the next Q+A call?
This is the place to get support 24/7/365.
I didn't want her to have to wait for our next coaching call to get help, which is why she can get her questions answered every day, Monday through Friday.
That’s what happens inside of our
Mentally StrongHER group.
This is a safe space where she can…
Get support between calls…
Actively problem solve and share ideas…
Create accountability…
And celebrate each other’s wins!
I pop in DAILY to answer questions.
And our other members—who want to see you win—share their input too!
When she signs up, she’ll get instant access to our Members Only group for quick Q+A.
Let’s Be Honest…
The Cost to Join the Academy
Is Tiny Compared to the Growth
She's Going to Experience.
Not only will this Academy help her build real confidence and play with calm and focus as quickly as possible, it will help her create long-lasting consistency in her game.
The more she trains her mind, the stronger she gets. The stronger she gets, the better she performs. And the better she performs, the more her confidence grows.
Her mental strength keeps compounding the whole time she's inside.
But really, the most important thing to think about here is this:
What would you pay for the peace of mind of watching her...
Walk into every game knowing her mind is steady and her confidence is real.
Compete without the constant fear of making a mistake.
Stop overthinking every play and finally trust her training.
Recover fast when "life happens" and she doesn't have her best day.
And feel GOOD again in her sport instead of stressed, tense, or overwhelmed.
You've watched her from the stands when it's going wrong. That kind of peace is worth far more than the monthly fee, if you ask me.
Oh, and the best part: the VERY FIRST shift you see in her confidence more than pays for the decision to join. Total no-brainer.
(Working with me privately requires a much higher investment, and spots are limited. The Academy is the most affordable and easiest way for her to work with me consistently.)
Save thousands over 1:1 coaching.
Sign her up as a Member and SAVE!
...for the coaching and support she needs to BUILD REAL CONFIDENCE and PERFORM WITH CALM, FOCUS, AND CONSISTENCY.
24/7 ACCESS TO THE Community.
NO CONTRACTS. CANCEL ANYTIME.
Got Questions? Check This Out…
How long does she need to stay in the Mentally StrongHer Academy to see results?
First, I recommend she stays for as long as the Academy feels valuable. As in, she gets more OUT of it than what you pay FOR it. When that stops being true, you can cancel at any time. There are no contracts or commitments.
As for results, that depends on her. She'll have everything she needs inside the Academy, but how quickly she grows depends on how consistently she uses the tools. Many athletes notice a shift in their confidence and focus within the first few weeks. Some feel it even later. If she stays consistent, you can see meaningful progress in 4 to 6 week
What if she joins and it's not the right fit?
That's exactly why I created the 7-day free trial. She gets a full week to get inside the Academy, attend a live coaching call, work through the Playbook, and feel the difference. If it's not the right fit, cancel the trial before it ends and you won't be charged a single dollar. No pressure, no guilt, no hard feelings.
Why is the Mentally StrongHer Academy priced the way it is?
Working with me privately is a significant investment, and spots are limited. The Academy was built to give her consistent access to proven mental performance coaching at a fraction of that cost. At $149 a month, she's getting the full curriculum, weekly live coaching calls, community support, and resources that would cost thousands to replicate in a 1:1 setting. And if you pay annually, it's $1,167 for the year, which works out to about $97 a month. I wanted to build something serious athletes could actually access.
She already works with a sports psychologist or mental coach. Is this still for her?
Absolutely.
The Academy is a perfect add-on because it gives her a structured workbook approach, weekly mindset challenges, guided routines, community support, and direct coaching from me. Even if she already feels strong mentally, what she learns inside will help her reach that next level of confidence, consistency, and composure.
Does she need to be struggling to join? What if she's already confident?
Many confident athletes get mental performance coaching to stay consistent, stay sharp, and stay improving.
Mental training is not only for athletes who are struggling.
It is for athletes who want to PLAY FREE, handle pressure, and be consistent at a higher level.
If you want to keep growing, the Academy is for you.
Is the mental training hard?
It takes effort. It takes practice. And it takes honesty with herself.
But you know what's harder? Watching her confidence reset to zero every time she makes a mistake.
Seeing her anxious before games without knowing how to calm her mind. Watching her try to perform while her thoughts weigh her down.
If she shows up, takes the steps, and uses the tools, then four weeks from now, six weeks from now, a few months from now, she can be a completely different athlete mentally.
And you'll both look back and say, "I'm so glad we started."
What if she's busy with school, practices, or club season?
She can still do this.
The Academy was created for athletes with FULL schedules.
Everything is short, simple, and easy to use in real life. She completes lessons on her own time, joins coaching calls when she can, and uses the tools in less than 10 minutes a day.
Mental training fits into her life, not the other way around.
What age is the Mentally StrongHer Academy for?
The Academy is designed for athletes ages 12 and up.
The tools, coaching, and mental training are simple enough for younger athletes to understand, but powerful enough for high-level high school, college, and even pro athletes to benefit from.
If she's 12 or older and serious about building her confidence, staying calm under pressure, and improving her mental game, she'll fit right in here.
My Final Parting Words to You…
“Have You Met Liv?”
Liv came to me as one of the top players in her state... but no one would have known it based on how she felt inside.
Going into spring AAU, she had zero offers. She was on a new, stacked team. She was fighting for minutes. And the pressure to perform was crushing her.
She started second-guessing herself. She played tight. She wasn't competing like the athlete she truly was.
Her parents were worried, not because of her talent, but because mentally she was carrying the weight of the entire recruiting process on her shoulders.
After just a few sessions together, everything shifted.
Her game preparation became focused and intentional. Her confidence steadied.
She stopped tearing herself apart for minor mistakes and started paying attention to the things she could actually control.
Even when she traveled and played without her parents there, she stayed composed. She bounced back from rough games quickly. Her bad days became fewer and farther between.
And then it happened.
Coaches began reaching out. By the end of the season, the girl who once had zero offers ended up with multiple opportunities, and ultimately committed to a Division I school.
Here's why I'm sharing Liv's story with you.
Because Liv's parents were exactly where you are right now: watching a talented daughter carry a weight nobody could see, and wondering what would actually help.
Mindset work gave Liv more FREEDOM in her game. More JOY in her sport. More CONTROL over her emotions, her confidence, and her performance.
If that's what you want for your daughter, the Mentally StrongHer Academy is where I help athletes just like her build REAL confidence, stay composed under pressure, and develop the mindset to compete at her highest level.
One honest note about timing: the Academy's price went up this July, and it will not be going back down. Today's rate is the one to lock in.
Start Her 7-Day Free Trial Today and Get The Mentally StrongHer Playbook Free.
Then just $149/month.
Her next game is coming either way. The only question is which version of her plays in it.
24/7 ACCESS TO THE Community.
NO CONTRACTS. CANCEL ANYTIME.
©2026 Mentally StrongHER
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Free Trial: The 7-day free trial begins on the date of sign-up. You will not be charged during the trial period. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, the membership will automatically renew at $149/month (or $1,167/year if you selected the annual plan).
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Disclaimer: Val Whiting and Mentally StrongHer LLC provide educational and informational resources intended to help athletes strengthen their mindset, confidence, and overall mental
performance. Val Whiting and Mentally StrongHer LLC cannot and do not make any guarantees about an athlete's ability to achieve specific results. We do not offer medical, psychological, therapeutic, or any other professional advice. Always consult a licensed professional for concerns related to mental health, medical conditions, or psychological treatment. Any testimonials or examples shared are individual experiences and are not intended to represent or promise that you will achieve the same results.