Kelsey Burrows
Westminster,CO
Summary
Dynamic Mental Performance Coach who specializes in enhancing mental performance through innovative performance plans utilizing mindfulness, imagery, goal-setting, and career transitions for injured and non-injured athletes. Expert in time management and effective communication, significantly improving client outcomes. Passionately empowers clients to uncover and develop mental skills through a present-focused coaching style.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Performance Coach
Unchained Mental Performance- Private Practice
06.2024 - Current
- Current standing industry trends through continuous education in sports psychology research findings relevant to coaching practice and continuing education
- Developed a personalized training plan for improved athletic results and overall performance for an Olympic swimming client
- Established goal setting, imagery, breath work, and pre/post race routines during Olympic trials
- Utilized Performance Profile to measure effectiveness of peak performance each week during trials
- Managed athlete scheduling and logistics to optimize time management for peak performance outcomes
Sport Psychology Internship
University of Colorado, Boulder
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Facilitated successful team workshops with through the use of telehealth in addition to individual sessions for 15 collegiate rowers
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall Intern growth and potential future employment prospects through rowing education
- Delivered workshops on mental toughness, boosting confidence, mindfulness, and arousal before regattas
- Applied Performance Profiles and mindfulness assessments were used to measure overall program effectiveness
- Comprised individual sessions on using mindfulness skills such as breath work, imagery scripts and progressive relaxation scripts
- Led group discussions on team cohesion which improved communication skills and focus for rowers and coxswains
Sport Psychology Internship
Gymnastics Unlimited
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Gained experience with a more one-on-one approach with 12-15 club gymnasts in team and individual settings
- Tailored individual sessions to each gymnast and their specific goals for the season such as goal setting, mindfulness, visualization, and relaxation
- Moderated team workshop sessions on topics such as team cohesion, pre-performance routines, focus, relaxation, mindfulness, and goal setting
- Implemented Performance Profiles, imagery and mindfulness assessments to gauge overall progress of the gymnasts prior to competition
- Worked with injured athletes on how to continue building mental toughness and mindfulness using imagery as a skill during recovery
Sport Psychology Internship
LEAP
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Gained valuable experience working within a couple dozen youth at golf camp, applying mental skills directly into relevant performance situations
- Analyzed problems within the realm of golfing and worked with other Sport Psychology Interns to develop solutions
- Assessed clients' needs and abilities, and monitoring sport performance in a golf setting
- Delivered workshops taught on topics such as goal setting, imagery, and mental toughness
- Developed strategic activities and worksheets to assist students with performance in real-time at camp
Sport Psychology Internship
Liberty Public Schools
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Assessed clients' needs and abilities, and monitoring educational performance and behavior
- Implemented strategies to help the students in middle school overcome stress inside and outside of school, improve performance and realize their individual potential
- Delivered workshops covering issues such as mental toughness using the 4 C's and introduced skills in goal setting, imagery and team cohesion
- Developed activities and worksheets to assist students with performance inside and outside of school
Education
Master of Arts - Sport Psychology
John F. Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA. United States05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO. United States12.2016
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Client-Centered approach
- Active listener and empowering
- Effective time-management
- Passion to build resilience in injured athletes
- Leadership
- Promotes mental wellness to athletes and athletic staff
Certification
- Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) sitting for exam Sept. 2024
Additional Information
Member of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP, 2024)
Timeline
Mental Performance Coach
Unchained Mental Performance- Private Practice
06.2024 - Current
Sport Psychology Internship
University of Colorado, Boulder
04.2020 - 06.2020
Sport Psychology Internship
Gymnastics Unlimited
11.2019 - 03.2020
Sport Psychology Internship
LEAP
08.2019 - 08.2019
Sport Psychology Internship
Liberty Public Schools
07.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Sport Psychology
John F. Kennedy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
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