Mental Performance
Coaching
Our mental performance coaching helps athletes and high performers build the mindset skills they need to thrive—under pressure, through setbacks, and in pursuit of their biggest goals.
Whether you're aiming to compete with more confidence, bounce back after a tough season, or finally overcome the mental blocks holding you back, this work equips you with tools to train your mind like you train your body.
What we hear from athletes:
“I put in all the work, but I still don’t feel good enough.”
“I feel like I’m letting everyone down.”
“I don’t feel confident in competition, even when I’m prepared.”
“I can’t stop overthinking mistakes.”
“One mistake and my whole game feels ruined.”
“I miss when playing my sport was fun.”
What brings athletes to us
What we hear from parents:
“They’re so hard on themselves after practices or games.”
“They’re not enjoying their sport like they used to.”
“They work so hard but still doubt themselves constantly.”
“They shut down when I try to talk to them about their performance.”
“I want to help, but I don’t know how to support them anymore.”
“I’m worried all this pressure is taking the joy out of their sport.”
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. These are common challenges we help athletes work through so they can rediscover their confidence,
enjoy their sport again, and perform at their best.
What mental performance coaching can do for you
Turn nerves into fuel—not fear
Perform with confidence and consistency under pressure
Build routines and habits that hold up on your hardest days
Quiet the inner critic
Bounce back mentally after tough races or performances
Reignite your love for training and competition
Who our services are for
Athletes at any level facing mindset blocks or performance plateaus
Those returning from injury or burnout—ready to rebuild confidence and resilience
Athletes struggling with motivation or confidence after a setback or slump
Athletes and high performers preparing for high-stakes moments, wanting to show up with freedom, focus, and trust in their abilities
Individuals who want to build a more sustainable, fulfilling relationship with their sport or craft
Individuals navigating perfectionism, overthinking, or mental inconsistency
As Registered Psychotherapists with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), our services that may be eligible for insurance coverage.
Our approach
We use a structured, science-backed coaching model that mirrors how you train your body — deliberate, progressive, and personalized to you. Our goal is to help you build mental skills that hold up in the moments that matter most.
That means developing the ability to overcome self-doubt, fear of failure, and overthinking. Through mental performance coaching, you’ll learn to manage your thoughts, emotions, and nerves so you can compete with confidence. You’ll also strengthen your ability to block out distractions and stay focused on what you can control — no matter the circumstances.
Our work begins with a deep assessment of your strengths, habits, and barriers to performance. Along the way, you’ll receive practical tools, reflection prompts, and pre-performance strategies that fit seamlessly into your training. The result is a mindset that’s not just stronger, but sustainable — one that supports you in sport and beyond.
As Registered Psychotherapists with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), our services may be eligible for insurance coverage.
Meet the team
Brant Stachel
Brant has dedicated his career to guiding high-performing athletes and individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals. With over a decade of experience in high-performance sport as a coach, psychotherapist, and mental performance coach, Brant has worked with elite athletes representing Canada and the United States, including Olympians and international competitors, helping them unlock their full potential in high-pressure environments.
As a coach, Brant has represented Canada internationally three times and guided over 25 athletes to represent their country. His extensive work reflects a deep commitment to supporting athletes and high achievers in overcoming mental barriers, improving their sport performance, and fostering a healthier relationship with their bodies. Drawing on his expertise in sport psychology, Brant specializes in helping individuals navigate their sporting and business challenges. His approach combines empathy, strategic planning, and a solution-focused mindset to empower clients to achieve sustained growth and resilience.
Brant’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and physical well-being are inseparable and that performance should be driven by passion and joy. His work is infused with compassion and care, and he understands that pursuing excellence should elevate athletes’ lives, not diminish them.
Elaina Raponi
Movement has always played a central role in Elaina’s life. Growing up as a competitive dancer, Elaina developed a deep appreciation for the discipline and mental resilience required to perform under pressure. As Elaina transitioned into endurance sports, she found that same passion for movement through running, ultimately leading her to compete at an elite level.
Elaina’s experiences as both a competitive dancer and an elite runner have given her firsthand insight into the mental and physical demands of high-level sport. She has a comprehensive understanding of the pressure to perform, the highs of success, and the challenges of setbacks, which allows her to connect deeply with amateur and elite athletes, supporting them as they navigate the unique mental and emotional aspects of sport.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Elaina provides an empathetic and solutions-focused approach to coaching that is unique to her clients’ needs and goals. She combines lived experience with evidence-based strategies to help clients build lasting confidence, resilience, and clarity—both on and off the field.
Frequently asked questions
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Mental performance coaching (delivered through CEP Mindset) helps athletes and high performers to achieve the mindset skills needed to perform in the zone, through pressure, setbacks, and their most ambitious goals.
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Not at all. We work with athletes and high performers at all levels, in all sports, whether you're chasing a personal best, returning from injury, or trying to stay motivated through training.
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We work with athletes across a wide range of sports—from endurance and individual sports like running, triathlon, and gymnastics, to team sports like hockey, soccer, and volleyball. Whether you're competing on your own or as part of a team, mental performance coaching can help you build the skills to perform your best when it matters most.
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Both Brant and Elaina are Registered Psychotherapists (RPs), and depending on your insurance provider and plan, some or all of your session fees may be eligible for reimbursement. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to confirm your coverage for services delivered by a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario.
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Our 1-on-1 coaching programs are conducted using the Jane app or via phone.
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After your free introductory call, your coach will recommend which program they think is the best fit for you. The first session in your program is generally one hour and the remaining sessions are 30 minutes. Depending on the program you sign up for, you could have 8 hours of coaching conducted over 15 sessions, 12+ hours of coaching conducted over 23+ sessions, or 20+ hours of coaching conducted over 39+ sessions. Sessions are scheduled based on your needs and availability.
Ready to Build Your Elite Mindset?
Schedule a call with our admin team at CEP Mindset who will set you up with your first session with Brant or Elaina.
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