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Built from Within

Welcome to Inner Drive Lab — where athletes, performers, and emerging adults strengthen their mindsets from the inside out.

We help youth, tweens, and teens ages 9–17, and young adults 18–25, build confidence, resilience, emotional control, and the mental performance skills needed to succeed in sports, school, and life.

Through personalized 1:1 coaching, practical tools, and sport psychology strategies, we nurture the inner strength that turns self-doubt into self-belief, pressure into composure, and setbacks into growth.

Whether they’re on the court, on the field, on stage, or navigating everyday challenges — we help young people show up with confidence, clarity, and control.

What is "Inner Drive"? 

Inner Drive is the mindset that fuels action from within — not for trophies, praise, or perfection, but from a deep belief in your purpose, potential, and power.

It’s the voice that says “I can” even when doubt gets loud.
It’s the quiet discipline, the bounce-back after setbacks, the hunger to grow — not just as an athlete or performer, but as a person.

At Inner Drive Lab, we help athletes, performers, and emerging adults strengthen that inner drive through mental performance and resilience coaching — so they can show up with confidence, clarity, and emotional control, no matter what challenges they face.

Who We Work With 

We work with:

  • Youth athletes (ages 9–17)

  • Dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, and performers  

  • College athletes and emerging adults (ages 18–25)

  • Students navigating stress, confidence, motivation, or self-doubt

Whether they’re competing, performing, or handling everyday pressures, our coaching helps them grow from the inside out.

Our Mission

We believe every young person deserves to feel confident, capable, and in control — not just in competition or performance, but in life. At Inner Drive Lab, we help athletes, performers, and emerging adults strengthen their mindset from the inside out, so they can rise above pressure, doubt, and setbacks.

Our coaching blends sport psychology, mental performance training, and youth development to build real, lasting resilience. We teach skills like emotional regulation, focus, self-talk, motivation, and routine-building — tools that young people can use anywhere, anytime.

Our mission is simple: to help young people trust themselves, believe in their potential, and show up as their best selves — with confidence, clarity, and inner strength.

Current Coaching Services

Designed for athletes and performers looking to build confidence, focus, and a strong mindset — on and off the field or stage.
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Intro to Mental Skills

45 min – $50
A great place to start! We’ll assess your current strengths and challenges, then create a personalized plan to boost confidence, focus, and resilience.
➡️ Best for athletes and performers new to mindset coaching.

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1:1 Mental Performance Coaching 

45 min – $50
Ongoing coaching for athletes ages 9–18. Build self-talk, focus, routines, and energy management to perform your best in both sports and life.
➡️ Best for athletes and performers ready to build consistent mental routines.

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Existing Client Check-In

15 min – $20
A focused virtual session for returning clients. Perfect for staying sharp between full sessions, managing nerves before a big game, or working through small mindset blocks.
➡️ Must have completed at least one full session prior.

Coming April 2026!

Inner Drive Lab is expanding to serve Teens, Tweens, and Young Adults (ages 12–25) with life coaching, resilience training, and emerging adult support.

Launch Session

(Teens & Tweens)

 

45 min

Every journey starts with a launch. In this session, teens and tweens (ages 12–18) will explore their strengths, challenges, and goals. Together, we’ll create a simple plan to build resilience, confidence, and balance in school, sports, and life.


➡️ Best for new clients who want a strong foundation before ongoing coaching.

Resilience Coaching
(Teens & Tweens)​​​​​


 

45 min 

Ongoing coaching designed to help young people manage stress, strengthen their self-talk, and navigate friendships, family, and school with confidence. Teens and tweens learn how to trust themselves, handle challenges, and grow from within.


➡️ Best for teens/tweens ready for consistent support and growth.

Next Chapter Coaching

(Young Adults)

 

 

60 min 

For emerging adults (ages 18–25) navigating transitions — whether it’s college, career, or independence. We’ll focus on clarity, confidence, and resilience so you can step into your next chapter with purpose and direction.


➡️ Best for young adults preparing for life’s big transitions.

Let's Connect!

Have questions or want to see if coaching is the right fit?
Reach out directly via email. 

Email: coachshy@innerdrivelab.com

Instagram: @thecoachshy

Based in CT - Available virtually nationwide

 

© 2025 by The Inner Drive Lab. All rights reserved.

 

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