Mental Health
Training
Pressure is part of the game. Our mental performance training gives Top Flight athletes the tools to handle it: competing with confidence on the court, and carrying it beyond.
Why does Top Flight offer this to its athletes?
We believe there is more to training athletes than just teaching them the techniques and strategies of the sport. At Top Flight, we understand there are plenty of areas which can be addressed to help athletes reach their full potential. This is why we offer comprehensive mental training programs. Mental training helps athletes not only with the preparedness required to be an athlete and a student but also with their overall well-being. It is about cultivating a winning mindset, building self-confidence, improving focus, and developing productive thinking.
Our goal is to provide athletes with the tools they need to excel both on and off the court. So whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your journey, our Licensed Professional Counselor, Mallory Jones, is here to guide you and help you leave your legacy. Read on to learn more about our program and how mental performance training can benefit you.
Meet Mallory Jones
PhilosophyWe are caring for every piece of the person, not just their athletic identity.
Mallory Jones
Purpose
- Developing mental skills such as self-confidence, attentional focus, productive thinking, mental return from injury, team dynamics, and more
- Working to further detach the stigma of mental health support in athletics
- Creating accessibility to mental performance support for youth athletes to better prepare them for higher levels of competition
- Identifying current trends in youth athletics — and volleyball specifically — to better curate support for athletes
- Providing education to all roles involved in athletics (parents, coaches, directors) to create a uniform language and plan for supporting athletes
- Holding space for difficult topics and conversations to further normalize vulnerability in athletics
Philosophy
- Mental skills training operates under the same belief as physical training.
- We practice these skills consistently and put forth effort toward growing and learning.
- Take care of your brain as much as you take care of your body.
- We are caring for every piece of the person, not just their athletic identity.
Experience
- Counselor and Athletic Liaison at North Central College since January 2024
- 15+ years of volleyball experience at the club and collegiate level
- 5+ years of coaching at the club and collegiate level
- 2 years of mental performance consulting with club and collegiate athletes
- Personal experience with major sports injury and recovery
- Personal experience navigating mental performance while in club and college
Education & Credentials
- Graduated from Adler University in 2022 with an MA in Counseling and an MS in Sport & Human Performance
- LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor
- Member of AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)
Interested in mental performance training?
Reach out to learn how to get started — for your athlete, your team, or your coaching staff.