Mental Performance Coaching

Train her mind.

So her talent shines.

Kirsty coaches elite female athletes and gives them tools to have consistent confidence, so that they can perform under pressure.

The MacMillan Mental Performance Scoring Protocol TM

This mental performance program protocol is designed for elite athletes and competitive teams, and evaluated using applied performance indicators grounded in sport psychology and high-performance research.

Outcomes measured are related to self-regulation, pressure response, and behavioral consistency — the factors that most directly impact performance reliability.

Over the course of the program, athletes consistently demonstrate:

  • Faster recovery after mistakes

  • Improved emotional control in games and competitions

  • Greater confidence in pressure situations

  • Practical tools they actively use when things get hard

Parents often notice athletes becoming:

  • More resilient after setbacks

  • Less reactive to mistakes

  • More focused and self-directed

  • Better equipped to handle pressure both in sport and daily life

Across teams, programs demonstrate measurable improvements in:

  • Response to pressure situations

  • Speed of recovery following errors

  • Emotional regulation during competition

  • Consistent application of mental strategies in training and games

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s helping athletes become more consistent, confident, and capable under pressure, when it counts most.

These outcomes are tracked through:

  • Pre- and post-program athlete assessments

  • Observable behavior change under pressure

  • Coach-based performance observations

The result is greater predictability and composure in high-stakes environments, aligned with the expectations of D1 and high-performance pathways.