Mental Fitness Coach

I provide Individual and Team Coaching for student-athletes, coaches and parents that provides a multifaceted approach to improving mental resilience and maximizing performance on and off the field. I provide tailored strategies to enhance focus, manage stress and optimize mental fortitude during high-pressure competitions.

My Story

Youth Coaching

Student-Athletes

Helping athletes to improve their mental fitness and develop a winning mindset to enhance their athletic performance. Provide techniques to navigate challenges both on and off the court and field.

Youth Services Offered

Performance Coaching

Groups/Teams

Customized sessions are created for teams to maximize team chemistry and group performance through effective communication, clarified team roles, and mental resilience training. Sessions also include exercises to maximize competitiveness in practice while ensuring an environment that’s conducive to team growth and overall improved mental toughness. Mental Fitness and Robust Team Chemistry lead to improved performance on and off the field.

Group Services Offered

“Coach Martindale was instrumental in my mental fitness development because she constantly challenged me to be better. Whenever I faced a setback or struggled with something, she encouraged me to focus on what I could do differently and how I could grow from the experience. Through working with her, I learned that while I may not have control over everything that happens to me, I always have control over how I respond. She was honest with me and helped me realize that if I wanted to improve, I had to take responsibility for making that happen. The way I approach challenges, adversity, and life as a whole has been profoundly shaped by Coach Martindale’s guidance and support. I am incredibly grateful for the impact she has had on my growth, both as an athlete and as a person.”

~Trevor McDonald, Trinity College
Men’s Basketball National Champion 2025
2026 Commencement Speaker

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How Can I Help?

I can help rebuild self-belief by identifying and addressing the root causes of dwindling confidence on the field, arena or court. Utilizing tailored strategies we will reframe the athletes mindset enabling him or her to perceive challenges as opportunities for growth rather than insurmountable obstacles. We will re-train the “inner coach” fostering a mindset that exudes confidence, determination and a genuine love for the game.

GET INSPIRED

Let me guide you from performance anxiety to achieving peak performance by helping you to understand the root causes of PA and developing a plan of mental resilience strategies to overcome. With guidance an athlete can learn to channel nervous energy into a positive force enabling them to enter a state of optimal focus and confidence during competition. Turn anxiety into a catalyst for success rather than an impediment leading to a greater sense of athlete prowess.

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Public Events

Keynote Events

Keynote speaking events can be tailored to a specific audience but generally include how mental fitness training is emerging as a pivotal aspect of sports -impacting both athletes and coaches (as well as parents). Most speeches are collaborative in nature and center around enhancing mental resilience and how to coach “your inner coach” to create balance in your sports career. I focus on strategies to fortify athletes’ mental resilience offering techniques to navigate stress, overcome setbacks and maintain focus during high-pressure situations. I also discuss ways to equip athletes with the tools they need to enhance their psychological well-being and maintain their love of their sport.

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Expert Guidance

Advisory Board

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Meet Your Advisory Board Team

Dr. Martha Glisky

Ph.D., ABPP-Cn

Richard Hibbert

LCSW

Sarah Glisky

LCSW

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Linda + NDUR

Linda Martindale has joined NDUR as Chief Impact Officer and Mental Performance Expert-in-Residence, bringing her expertise in mental performance and athlete development to a team transforming how student-athletes are supported.

Through this strategic partnership, Linda will help expand NDUR’s mentorship model and Catalyst workshops while continuing her work with Martindale Coaching.

More About Linda's Role

“Words cannot describe how grateful I am for Coach Martindale’s guidance. When I first met her, I felt as if I was done playing the sport that I loved for over 18+years. I was not motivated to improve and showing up to the rink felt like a job. I was very skeptical of mental fitness coaching initially, but only after a couple sessions, my mentality towards hockey totally changed. I was motivated more than ever to get better, I wanted to be at the rink. Meeting with Linda gave me my confidence back and ultimately, I fell back in love with the game. She has the unique ability to listen and help you, but at the same time encourage you to suck it up and challenge yourself. Before meeting Linda, I was set on hanging up the skates after my senior college season and now I am continuing to play after college at the professional level. I can confidently say that without Linda’s coaching I would not have had the same success.”

~Tao Ishizuka, Curry College
Mens Hockey Captain and Men’s Athlete of the Year 2024

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