The Inner Athlete
Helping Athletes Train a Stronger Mental Game.
Jeff Hoyt provides practical sports psychology and mental training to help athletes navigate confidence, pressure, stress, focus, overthinking, and other mental challenges, so they can reach their performance and enjoy the game again.
Because the strongest opponent isn't always across the field.
Hi, I'm Jeff.
I've spent more than 35 years working with athletes, coaches, and families, and one thing I've learned is that every athlete has a story.
My job is to listen to that story, understand what's getting in the way, and help athletes develop the mental skills they need to move forward.
I don't believe the mental side of sport should feel mysterious or intimidating. Your mind can be trained just like your body—with intention, practice, and repetition.
I'm still learning, still asking questions, and still fascinated by what helps people grow. Most of all, I love seeing an athlete begin to believe in themselves again—and rediscover the joy of competing.
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The Inner Athlete is dedicated to bringing performance optimization techniques to every athlete who wants to take their game to the next level. In addition to working with athletes, we offer consultation for coaches and parents.
Through individual and team sessions, athletes are trained in various areas, including confidence, focus, motivation, emotional control, and mental toughness. In cases where the athlete is struggling with their mental game, training can help them regain their ability to use their mental skills and produce their best performances.
In these sessions, the athlete learns a new means of personal mastery that enables them to play with consistent passion, joy, and success – the things that make participation and achievement in sports one of the best experiences in a young person’s life.