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COURSES & COACHING FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE
Ready to take your mental game to the next level?
Mental Athletics offers both digital courses and one-on-one coaching to help you achieve your horsemanship goals.
ONLINE COURSES
ONE ON ONE
Discover your path to excellence through personalized, one-on-one coaching, tailored to optimize your mental game and help you develop a Peak Performance Mindset (PPM). Elevate your competitive approach, learn the art of mental resilience using exclusive techniques and exercises, and find personal fulfillment in your competitive journey.
REAL TALK WITH REAL PEOPLE
Real riders share their experiences with Mental Athletics.
“1st Place, score of 85.5 L2 Select SMS"
Proud moment for Cooper and I. Thank you Gil. Your method is working and becoming an integral part of my mindset”
Terri Chistofferson
"Stress was so much lower"
“Just FYI. We had a really good show this past weekend. I used the “chase the rabbit” a lot and our 3 point technique. My mind was more tuned in and stress was so much lower.
Thanks for all you do.
Brad Glazer
" Have to be the leader of my team"
My focus in the show pen has increased significantly as my awareness on how I impact my horse is better understood. I have to be the leader of my team and I can only do that when I am confident about what I am doing.
Anne-Marie
"Impeccable with my word"
It was learning to be "impeccable with my word" as I communicate with my horse. Also, understanding more that I am the competitor and not my horse. Additionally, the visualization exercises are amazing. Gil is an excellent Mental Mindset Coach - and I find it very helpful that he is also a competitor.
Gita Thomas
"You don’t have any idea how much you help me"
Thank you so much for all the help , you don’t have any idea how much you help me, I think this was one of my best shows when I was more present and I had the best visualization. I was feeling really good. Thank you so much for everything
Leo Kellerman
"The mental game is as important as the physical game"
The mental game is as important as the physical game in our sport. It is awesome to have someone who is a mental coach as well as a Reining trainer to put together an amazing program to help us in developing ourselves and help us achieve our very best with our horse partners. Thank you Gil!!!
Andrea Beale
SUCCESS IS MENTAL
Unlocking your best performance comes from mental conditioning. By emphasizing the connection between mental attitude and riding skills, you can optimize your performance and enhance your competitive edge.
ABOUT MENTAL ATHLETICS
I'm Gilead (Gil) Friedman, the founder and head coach of Mental Athletics. With over 20 years in the horse industry, I've learned the importance of a strong mindset in sports. We now know that mental toughness can be developed through training.
That's why I created Mental Athletics to help riders at all levels enhance their mental game and achieve their Peak Performance Mindset (PPM). My goal as a Performance Mindset Coach is to support riders worldwide in improving their well-being and performance.
IN-SADDLE INSIGHTS
Our articles cover a wide range of topics related to mental performance. From motivation and goal setting to stress management and mindfulness, we provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you improve your mental game.
SEE US IN ACTION
Want to see us in action and learn more about how we can help you reach your mental and physical goals? Check out our videos featuring Gilead and see the results for yourself.
