Team Workshops & Presentations
Evidence-based mental performance training for athletes, coaches, parents, teams, and organizations
Your team is physically ready,
but under pressure, the mental game falls apart.
Your athletes train hard. They show up. They put in the reps.
But when it's game day, tournament time, or championship season, something shifts. Confidence wavers. Communication breaks down. The mental game crumbles.
And you're left wondering: “How do we build the mental toughness that matches their physical skills?”
The unfortunate truth: Most teams focus only on physical training.
Let’s change that!
Instead, all that potential gets derailed by…
❌ Performance anxiety that shows up right when it matters most
❌ Negative self-talk that keeps athletes stuck in their heads
❌ Team dynamics that create more stress than support
❌ Burnout and loss of joy in the sport they once loved
The worst part?
No matter what you try…more practice time, team bonding activities, motivational speeches…the mental roadblocks keep showing up.
So where do we go from here?
That’s exactly where Skadi’s Team Workshops and Presentations come in!
We bring evidence-based sport psychology directly to your team, taught by sport psychology professionals who are also athletes and coaches. We've been in the arena. We know the pressure. And we know what actually works.
Whether you're coaching a high school team, running a youth sport organization, leading a collegiate program, or something else entirely our workshops give your athletes practical mental skills they can use immediately, on the field, on the court, in the pool, wherever they compete.
Choose the workshop option that fits your team👇🏻
Skadi Signature
Workshop
For teams wanting a focused, high-impact session on a specific mental skill.
Choose from our most-requested mental skills topics, designed for immediate impact:
1️⃣ Sport Psych 101: Mental Toughness
2️⃣ Performance Anxiety
3️⃣ Confidence & Overcoming Self-Criticism
4️⃣ Team Values & Culture
5️⃣ Supporting Athlete Mental Health (for coaches & parents)
Each workshop includes:
✔️ Choice of one signature topic from our proven workshop menu above
✔️ ~60-minute interactive presentation delivered by a Skadi team member either virtually or in-person (travel fees apply for in-person)
✔️ Practical tools athletes can use right away
✔️ Q&A time built in for team-specific questions
✔️Recording of workshop if requested
$400
Custom
Workshop
For teams with specific challenges or goals that don't fit a signature topic.
A fully customized workshop designed around your team's specific needs and goals.
Each workshop includes:
✔️ Fully customized presentation developed specifically for your team's needs, challenges, and goals
✔️ 60-minute interactive session delivered by a Skadi team member either or in-person (travel fees apply for in-person)
✔️ Practical tools athletes can use right away
✔️ Q&A time built in for team-specific questions
✔️Recording of workshop if requested
✔️Dedicated team wiki page with presentation recording and additional resources curated for your specific topic
$550
Keynote
Presentation
For organizations hosting larger events or conferences.
Bring evidence-based sport psychology to your conference, summit, or large-scale team event.
What’s included:
✔️ Custom keynote-style presentation (virtual or in-person; travel fees apply)
✔️ Highly polished, research-backed content designed for a large audience
✔️ Custom messaging aligned with your event theme and audience goals
✔️ Professional slide deck design suitable for conference projection
✔️Audience engagement + Q&A facilitation (format tailored to your agenda)
✔️Recording rights negotiable (usage and licensing determined in agreement)
Starting at $1,000
(prices vary based on audience size, needs, travel, and determined after discovery call)
Skadi offers discounted rates for all 501c3 organizations. Upon workshop request, let us know if you qualify.
Looking for Ongoing Support? Explore our Team Packages.
We offer a limited number of comprehensive team packages that combine multiple workshops, team roundtables, and discounted individual sessions for athletes.
Reach out for more details and a custom proposal.
What does a Skadi Workshop actually look like? 👀
Take a peek at our team in action, leading workshops in person and virtually across different sports and age groups.
You'll see what makes our workshops different:
✔️evidence-based content
✔️hands-on application
✔️real conversations
Bringing a mix of education, interaction, and practical skill-building to make these sessions successful for your team or group.
Who is This For?
(spoiler: probably you!)
These workshops are perfect for you if…
✅ You're coaching or leading a high school, collegiate, or youth sport team
✅ Your athletes are talented physically but struggle mentally when the stakes are high
✅ You want to build a positive team culture rooted in resilience and support
✅ You're tired of generic motivational talks that don't actually teach skills
✅ You value evidence-based, ethical mental health support for your athletes
✅ You're ready to invest in your team's mental game, not just their physical training
✅ You want your athletes to love their sport while still competing at a high level
If you're nodding your head, this is exactly what you need.
Why Skadi 👇🏻
Here’s what we bring to your team and the impact you can expect:
Evidence-Based Strategies
We teach research-backed strategies grounded in current sport psychology science. Every technique we share is validated by research and proven in real competitive environments.
Your athletes gain mental skills that are scientifically proven to work, giving them confidence that what they're learning will actually help when the pressure's on.
Inclusive, Accessible, Relevant
We're committed to making mental performance training accessible and relevant for all athletes, whether that's LGBTQ+ athletes, athletes of color, first-generation college athletes, athletes with complex health challenges, or the everyday athletes managing mental health challenges alongside their sport.
There’s a place for you at Skadi!
Athletes Teaching Athletes
We're athletes, coaches, and competitors who also happen to be mental health professionals. That lived experience shapes how we teach.
Your athletes connect with facilitators who truly understand what they're going through, while getting the competitive edge and the well-being support they need to thrive in sport and beyond.
Hands-On, Practical Learning
Your athletes won't just hear about mental skills, they'll practice them during the workshop. We teach actionable techniques they can use immediately: at the next practice, in the next game, during the championship three months from now.
Athletes leave with tools they've already practiced and know how to use.
Hey hi hello! 👋🏻We’re Skadi Sport Psychology
Our team includes licensed sport psychologists, certified mental performance consultants, and athletic counselors—each with their own areas of expertise, athletic backgrounds, and presentation styles. We work across a range of sports, from endurance athletics to team sports to individual competition.
Our approach?
Evidence-based. Human-first. Grounded in real athletic experience. No BS.
Our founder, Dr. Erin Ayala, is a licensed sport psychologist, certified mental performance consultant, and endurance athlete. She created Skadi because she saw too many talented athletes struggling mentally, and too few getting the support they actually needed.
Today, Skadi serves athletes ages 9+ across all sports and competition levels. We provide virtual services in nearly all states and in-person services in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We bring our team workshops to organizations, teams, and events nationwide.
FAQs
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Signature workshops run approximately 60 minutes and include presentation, interactive elements, and Q&A. Custom workshops typically run about 60 minutes, but can be adjusted based on your schedule and needs.
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We specialize in athletes ages 12+, including middle school, high school, collegiate, club, and adult athletes. Our content is tailored to the developmental level and competitive context of your specific team.
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Both! We offer fully virtual and in-person presentations. For in-person presentations outside the Minneapolis area (30+ miles from zip code 55443), additional travel costs apply based on standard mileage rates.
For conferences and keynotes that require flights, lodging, or extended travel, those costs are included in your custom quote.
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We recommend booking at least 4-6 weeks in advance when possible, especially during peak seasons (fall and spring). This helps ensure we can match your preferred dates with our provider bandwidth and availability. That said, we'll do our best to accommodate shorter timelines as our schedule allows.
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Not sure? Let's talk. Reach out and we'll help you figure out which format and topic fits your team's needs and goals best.
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If one of our signature topics aligns well with your team's needs, those workshops offer proven content at an accessible price point.
Choose a custom workshop if you have specific challenges not covered by our signature topics, need content tailored to your unique culture or competitive context, or are preparing for a specific event like championships.
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In most cases, yes. We want coaches to understand the strategies we're teaching so they can reinforce them. If we believe a particular workshop will be more impactful for athletes without coaches present, we'll mention that.
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Perfect! That's exactly who we love working with. Our workshops are designed to meet athletes where they are—whether they're brand new to sport psychology or already familiar with mental performance concepts.
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Yes. We offer comprehensive team packages that combine multiple workshops, coach consultations, online curriculum access, and even discounted individual sessions for athletes. Contact us to discuss custom package options.
Ready to build a mentally tougher, more resilient team?
Let's make it happen.
Your athletes have the physical skills. Now give them the mental tools to match.
Whether you're looking for a focused Signature Workshop, a fully customized session, or a keynote presentation, we'll work with you to create an experience that fits your team's needs.