Sports have always been a huge part of my life. I played volleyball growing up, and also managed wrestling for 4 years, along with football, hockey, and baseball for two years.

Growing up, the majority of my family “vacations” consisted of road trips across North America to watch my younger siblings compete in sports. My brother was an elite youth hockey player who had the opportunity to play in elite tournaments such as the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, and the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He also won the MN State High School Hockey Tournament in 2019. My sister was a four-year varsity starter and three-year captain who competed in elite volleyball tournaments and junior national tournaments across the US.

While sports surrounded much of my life, my own journey as an athlete was heavily impacted by injuries. I have had one foot surgery and three knee surgeries, which were experiences that challenged me both physically and mentally. At the time, I didn’t realize it, but those moments were shaping my understanding of the mental side of performance, recovery, confidence, and resilience.

Through my own exeriences with injuries, along with watching my siblings navigate high-level competition, pressure, harsh coaching dynamics, parenting dynamics, and the emotional ups and downs that come with athletics, I developed a deep passion for sports, and for psychology. I saw and experienced firsthand how much mindset, confidence, support, and mental skills can influence not only performance, but also overall well-being and personal growth.

Those experiences ultimately led me to pursue a career where I could combine my love for psychology, and help athletes, performers, and individuals become their best selves- in both sports and in life.

About Dr. Aubrey Zins:

Performance isn’t just physical- It’s mental too.

So many athletes and high performers have the ability- but struggle with confidence, overthinking, consistency, emotional control, and more.

That’s where mental skills training comes in.

My Mission:

My mission is to help athletes, performers, teams, and individuals elevate their performance by developing the mental skills needed to build confidence, overcome challenges, thrive under pressure, and perform at their best in sport, performance, and everyday life.

I believe everyone has the ability to grow, improve, and perform at a higher level. I want to empowering individuals to strengthen their mindset and elevate their performance, and become the best version of themselves.

The Approach I take:

Applied-

I give you skills that you can actually use

Personalized-

No one-size-fits-all. I will give you tangible exercises tailored to your sport, goals, and needs.

Supportive, honest, and challenging-

I will support you and be honest with you. I will also challenge you. We can’t grow without discomfort.

Sport & Performance Psychology Topics

— Confidence

— Motivation and Discipline

— Performance Anxiety

— Emotion Regulation

— Growth Mindset

— Resiliency/Grit

— Attentional Control

— Fear of Injury/Reinjury

— Burnout

— Leadership

— Team Cohesion

— And Much More...

 FAQs

  • Individual sessions are ONLY virtual. Team sessions can either be in-person or virtual, depending on distance and/or what the team/organization wants.

  • I do not accept insurance and will not work directly or indirectly with insurance companies. I accept cash or Venmo payments, or I can send an invoice via Quickbooks (there is an extra charge).

  • I am not legally or ethically qualified to work with clients regarding clinical mental health concerns (generalized anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.). If a client has presenting concerns for a clinical issue, I will talk to them and/or their parents, and direct them to an appropriate professional.

    I have and can work with athletes who have a clinical diagnosis, but my emphasis is to help them with performance related concerns.

  • Once you purchase a package, you will not be refunded for any missed or unused sessions.

Contact Me

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Please provide your name, email, and how I can help you and/or your child.