Mental performance and leadership development for athletic programs.
Valiance partners with prep schools, athletic programs, and competitive organizations to bring structured mental performance and performance psychology strategies to their athletes, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Your athletes are already doing the work. This is what's missing.
Strength coaches. Film sessions. Skill development. Most programs have the physical side covered.
The mental side is where programs fall behind, not because it isn’t valued, but because the right support isn’t in place. The athletes competing at the highest levels train both. The programs that develop them make sure of it.
Specialist expertise.
No full-time overhead.
Adding a dedicated mental performance resource doesn’t mean adding headcount. It means adding capability without the cost or commitment of a full-time staff position.
Valiance operates as a contracted partner, providing consistent, structured mental performance support that integrates into your program.
- No full-time salary or benefits overhead
- No disruption to existing staff dynamics
- Specialist expertise your internal team can't replicate
- Flexible engagement built around your season and schedule
What a partnership with Valiance looks like.
Every program is different. We build the engagement around your athletes, your season, and your specific goals.
Team workshop
Core mental performance skills for the full roster: confidence, focus, pressure management, and cohesion.
Leadership development
Focused sessions with captains and leaders on mental skills and leading teammates effectively.
Video content
Short, high-impact videos covering key mental performance skills tied to your team's priorities.
Email newsletter
Ongoing mental performance content for coaches, parents, and athletes.
Sideline attendance
Live observation at practices or games, with debrief and coaching guidance.
Coach consultations
Regular check-ins to review progress, discuss athletes, and adjust focus throughout the season.
Parent communication
Optional sessions helping parents support their athlete's development at home.
Assess & reassess
The Inner Edge™ player profile to measure growth and track progress over time.
Team workshop
Core mental performance skills for the full roster: confidence, focus, pressure management, and cohesion.
Leadership development
Focused sessions with captains and leaders on mental skills and leading teammates effectively.
Video content
Short, high-impact videos covering key mental performance skills tied to your team's priorities.
Email newsletter
Ongoing mental performance content for coaches, parents, and athletes.
Sideline attendance
Live observation at practices or games, with debrief and coaching guidance.
Coach consultations
Regular check-ins to review progress, discuss athletes, and adjust focus throughout the season.
Parent communication
Optional sessions helping parents support their athlete's development at home.
Assess & reassess
The Inner Edge™ player profile to measure growth and track progress over time.
From the athletes & coaches we've worked with.
Here’s what coaches & athletes had to say about their experience at Valiance.
"We started working with Matt Rieger and Valiance this year to invest in the mental side of sports, specifically soccer. So much time is spent on skills and drills, but not enough attention is given to the emotional side of performance and the ability to access those skills under pressure."
"What stood out most was that the work was not limited to sports. A lot of what we discussed applied to life outside of lacrosse as well. He helped me think about how I approach challenges, relationships, goals, and personal growth in a more intentional way."
"We highly recommend Valiance to help your player not just survive, but thrive in the environment of modern youth sports. And in the words of our son, Matt is awesome!"
Here's how it works:
Every engagement begins with a conversation — not a contract. We learn your program before we propose anything.
Initial consultation
A direct conversation about your program, your athletes, and where our support would have the most impact.
Build the engagement
We design a partnership structure around your season, schedule, and specific needs. No cookie-cutter programs.
Get to work
Consistent, structured support from day one. Your athletes notice the difference. So do your coaches.
Let’s talk about what your program needs.
Every program is different. The conversation starts with understanding yours — what your athletes are dealing with, where the gaps are, and whether Valiance is the right fit. No commitment required.