Win the Mental Game in Life & Sports
I'm a Mindset & Empowerment Coach,
helping student-athletes break through blocks and barriers so they can achieve their dreams and be their best self.
Your kid has a dream. They want to play at the collegiate level. They are all in.
They work hard and are committed, but you want to ensure it's enough.
You want to support them in achieving their dream of playing their sport in college, but there is a lot to it.
You are busy with work, family, competitions, travel.
It would be helpful to have someone outside of family, friends, and their coaches, someone to guide them through the college recruitment process. Someone to boost their confidence and mindset so they can perform under pressure and handle the demands of being a student-athlete.
You want your student-athlete to have the tools, structure, and support to play their sport in college.
It's more than a dream for you and them. You know it can happen and are ready to make it happen.
I offer life-coaching programs for student-athletes at various stages of their athletic career. See below.
Hi! I'm Mary Lynne
I am a Mindset & Empowerment Coach for Student-Athletes.
My journey as a competitive athlete started at seven years old. I was a competitive swimmer until I was 12, then moved into soccer, volleyball, and track in junior high and high school. I was a starter and a top athlete. I dreamed of playing soccer in college. But that dream never happened. Looking back, I can understand why. My mental-emotional game wasn't supporting my physical game.
As a former middle school teacher and assistant athletic coach, I saw the same thing happen to many of the students and athletes I worked with.
As a Certified Life Coach with a Master's Degree in Education, an Amazon Best-Selling author and Speaker, I have been helping clients, ages 9 -26 years old, break through their barriers to living life fully and achieving their dreams since 2009.
In 2024, I discovered The Fernandez Method, a unique approach that supports my clients in calming their minds, clearing out blocks, and catapulting their lives and athletic careers.
Through mentoring, coaching, and teaching, my clients break through the blocks, barriers, and belief systems that are holding them back. This breakthrough ignites their confidence and elevates their athletic potential.
I am here to help you be the person, athlete, competitor, and leader you know you are.
Understand Your Athletic Identity, Take Steps for College Connections, and Be Mentally Strong to Play at the Collegiate Level
Ready for College Recruitment Personal Coaching Program
- Know exactly which level is right for you to play at the collegiate level and which division they are a fit for so you don’t waste time and money applying for colleges you don’t qualify for and have a better chance for scholarships.
- Learn how to get in front of college coaches and recruiters to increase their chances of playing at the college level.
- Have a plan to play in college and possibly receive a scholarship
- Clear out mental blocks keeping them from advancing to the next level of their athletic career.
- Maximize their mindset and focus.
Keep Your Elite Status and Spot on the Team
Personal Coaching Program
Conquer Your Fears, Maximize Your Mindset, and Be Your Best Self
- Clarify goals, purpose, and aspirations
- Remove mental blocks and anything that is getting in the way of their athletic potential
- Learn and implement mindfulness methods to uplevel performance in sports and life
Empowered Athlete Personal Coaching Program
Elevate Your Confidence, Win the Mental Game, and Be Your Best Self
- Build confidence so they uplevel their athletic potential
- Learn techniques to have their mind work for them instead of against them so they believe in themselves as the athlete they know themselves to be
- Elevate their sports performance and leadership skills so they have a better chance of being seen
What’s Next: Life After Sports
Personal Coaching Program
Explore your Options, Clarify Your Desires, and Create Your Next-Step Action Plan
- Clarify their desires, choices, and options so they save time, energy, and money.
- Create a focus list and action plan so that they stay on track and focused
- Break through any blocks or belief patterns that are in the way so that they keep moving forward
If you want to ensure your son or daughter has the support they need with life, school, and sports
LET'S TALK!
"Having someone other than a parent for our daughter to turn to has been a blessing, and it shows both on and off the field."
"Mary Lynne's easy-going personality and positive affirmations helped my daughter find a way to deal internally with her coach and gave her the tools she needed to overcome her feeling of uneasiness and worry of re-injury. In a short amount of time, Avery became much more positive with her thoughts and learned how to deal with the negativity coming from her coach. My daughter felt comfortable confiding in Mary Lynne and was open to the changes she needed to make in order to stay strong both mentally and physically. Having someone other than a parent for our student-athlete to turn to has been a blessing for our daughter, and it shows both on and off the field."
~Jennifer, parent
"I was able to get back out there and feel confident in myself."
“I was in my head a lot, focusing on my competition. I wasn’t as good as I was the year prior, and I didn’t know what to do to get better. My mom thought it would be a good idea to talk to Mary Lynne and see if she could help me. Mary Lynne and I worked together for about 3 sessions and that’s all I needed to get back to feeling good. It was easy to talk to Mary Lynne. I felt like she listened to me. With the work that we did, I was able to get back out there and feel confident in myself and who I am as a skier. After we worked together, I went on to compete at the Junior Nationals for Nordic Skiing and being recruited to ski for Saint Michael's College.”
~ Otus, Nordic Skier
After 2 sessions, "She got her mojo back!"
"My daughter saw Mary Lynne to help her overcome some confidence issues that were significantly impacting her soccer playing. Our experience with Mary Lynne has been extremely helpful. She was able to form a genuine connection with my daughter, and helped guide her to open up and explore some of the issues that were holding her back. After her second session with Mary Lynne, she looked like a different player on the field. She completely got her mojo back, and was able to perform at a much higher level. Mary Lynne was an integral part of Libby regaining her confidence, and providing the support she needed to conquer her insecurities. Mary Lynne is compassionate and intuitive, and is able to provide vital tools for athletes who are working through any obstacles impacting their sport. She is deeply committed to her clients and provides a framework of resources and mindfulness practices, to rewire any negative mindsets that have been getting in the way of their growth."
~Melissa, parent
"I have been speaking more positively to myself, and the techniques she taught me have allowed me to feel better mentally."
" Mary Lynne made me feel at ease which allowed me to fully trust the process. We had sessions over a few months and in these, we would go over the events of my practices or games, what was bothering me from these, and how I could work on handling myself in the situations better. During the sessions, she made me feel heard and understood and validated my feelings. After these past few months working with Mary Lynne, I am better at managing my time and schedule which is evidently making me less stressed. I have been speaking more positively to myself, and the techniques she taught me have allowed me to feel better mentally. Overall, I am so thankful to have gotten the pleasure of working with Mary Lynne, and I am grateful to be taking her techniques with me to college this fall where I will be playing soccer at St. Bonaventure!"
~Avery, Soccer Player
Let Go of Self-Sabotage & Embrace Your True Power
Through real-life stories, Mary Lynne gives a peek into the teen psyche and shows teenagers that they are not alone when they feel overwhelmed, stressed, and confused about life. She breaks down a wealth of information into a practical step-by-step plan so they can take action to create a life of strength, confidence, and ultimately a life of happiness.
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Jordan
Alpine Skier
"I have to leave early from school for skiing so I got behind in my classes and my late work was piling up. Mary Lynne helped me organize my time and school work so I'm not so stressed about it."
Delisha
Dancer
"I was having a hard time and Mary Lynne gave me tools to help myself. Little by little, I was able to go from a dark place to loving myself again. I am now more confident and happy."
Lindsay
Volleyball Player
"I liked how easy it was to talk to Mary Lynne. She helped me deal with friend drama and speak up for myself with my teachers. She also taught me ways to de-stress and be more confident."