WHAT ATHLETES, PARENTS, AND COACHES ARE SAYING...

During my senior year of high school, I had the amazing opportunity to work with Ryan, who changed the way I approached volleyball. Before our sessions, I often felt overwhelmed by pressure from my own expectations and the demands of the season. I struggled with anxiety before games and found it hard to focus during crucial moments.

Ryan taught me valuable techniques like breathing exercises and visualization. We worked on setting realistic goals and managing stress, which helped me shift my mindset from fearing failure to enjoying the game. One of the most important lessons I learned was to stay present. Instead of worrying about the outcome, I focused on each play, which significantly improved my performance.

As the season went on, I noticed a huge change in my confidence and resilience. I became more adaptable on the court, and my communication with teammates improved. I started playing not just to win, but to enjoy the experience and support my team. This new perspective helped us achieve success I had never imagined.

Looking back, I can confidently say that Ryan didn’t just help me as an athlete; he gave me skills that will benefit me in all areas of life. The tools I gained have stayed with me, and I feel more prepared to face challenges both on and off the court. My senior season became not just about volleyball, but about personal growth and understanding the importance of mental well-being in sports.

The addition of Ryan Sawyer to our College Preparatory Academy Volleyball Club program has been instrumental in providing an opportunity for growth in the mental game for our athletes and coaches.
 
For our U16 team that went through the program as a team, they have gained tremendously in the mental approach to sport. Not only have they learned how to prepare and adapt to situations, they have also grown exponentially as a group that can support one another through hard things. Ryan Sawyer, and his program, have been an amazing positive and a must have!

I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to take their life and performance to the next level.

I personally had Ryan help me and some of our seniors with our mentality during the season, and I couldn’t be more thankful. Playing at a high level can be hard mentally and having someone like Ryan that was able to help me through it and give me a bunch of strategies and support me was really helpful. Ryan helped me with my confidence on the court and helped me become a stronger player. Thank you!

I had every reason to quit and even when I got here to school, I didn't really know what I was doing here. But he gave me an entirely different perspective on how doing hard things builds us as people.

Ryan is an awesome coach, he completely changed my life. He taught me how to believe in my self and most importantly he showed me how to see myself as Christ sees me. He taught me how to have full reliance on Christ and control the things I can control. While also teaching me how to become Fearless and do hard things. Truly am grateful for God placing Ryan in my life! If you are wanting to make a change in your life join Ryan’s program!

First of all I'd like to thank Ryan for taking time to come and share with us. But what Mr. Sawyer taught me was just take a deep breath, have confidence and live above the line.

I genuinely feel like since we had that day with him I've been more confident and aware of my breath and surroundings. I felt like that has made me a better leader as well.

Ryan did an amazing job of helping our players recognize and regulate through stressful moments, learn how to reset quickly and play a balanced mental game, play for each other during competition, and how to reframe what they perceived as failure.

This work gave me a different perspective on myself and volleyball. I had a great experience with this program and learned skills that not only helped me with volleyball but that will help and guide me through life.

I have found incredible results both with myself and the players that I coach.

In the experience with Ryan Sawyer I feel as if it brought us together as a team.
 
It helped us fight through the mental aspect of the situation that we faced. Even though the planks were difficult I enjoyed the experience because it helped me push myself.

Side note: Everyone on the team is walking around saying "Easy Day"

Ryan has an innate ability to deliver content in an engaging way and ask meaningful questions. The content itself is clearly well thought-out and applicable to anyone who is ready to dive in.

I am already enjoying the benefits of healthier mindset on and off the court and "letting it rip". Thanks Ryan!

This has helped me in so many ways, and has helped me achieve goals I didn’t know I could accomplish. 

As a competitive athlete, student, daughter, sister, Christian, and friend Ryan has helped me become the best version of myself in every category. I've noticed a change in my posture, I walk and sit with confidence in myself.  And when I step on the volleyball court, I’m not afraid on who’s watching or if I make a mistake. It’s all apart of God’s plan!

I really enjoyed working with Ryan and I thought that this program helped me evolve my mentality to a greater strength than it was before.
 
It equipped me with mental tools that kept me grounded and was able to help me get out of my mental and performance block that I was suffering though during my season. This training was and is very beneficial for improving positive thought processes and allowed me to gain confidence in myself back.
 
Ryan was very easy to talk to and I always felt supported and heard.

Ryan's coaching was a game changer for my son.

He learned how his thoughts were holding him back from performing at this best. The mental performance coaching gave him tools for greater self awareness along with the next steps in re-shaping how he see's himself and the game he loves. My son has become a more confident player, but more than that he is not allowing unhealthy mindsets determine his value as a young man or basketball player.

What an amazing opportunity for young athletes to work with such a fantastic mindset coach!

Our daughter had a great experience that stretched her mind for positive growth both on and off the court! Thank you Ryan.

I started this course unsure of who I was and how to perform my best for my team. As I completed this course, I found myself more self-confident, and I learned how to turn negative self-judgement away from myself. Over the 5-6 weeks I spent learning this material, I could see how I was changing mentally on the court and how it affected my actions and playing time. This was such a great thing that helped me grow into a new person who is mentally stronger and more confident!

I have continued to use the breathing and mantra exercises in all parts of my life, not just volleyball. I am more focused on my goals, during gameplay, and on gratitude and attitude.

My own child has benefited tremendously and now my athletes are.

Ryan is amazing. He lives his teachings and brings his conversations to his athletes in such a respectful and reasonable way. I have witnessed 7-year-olds just as engaged as the adults in what he is offering them. My own child has benefited tremendously and now my athletes are. Great person helping already great people be present, accountable and comfortable becoming even greater!

As a mom and coach I understand the importance of working on the inner game. I have been a huge proponent of the power of thought over the years and how it influences physical performance.

I had been looking for someone who could do some mindset coaching with my kids. Both of them play sports at a very competitive level and I knew this would be a game changer for them.

A good friend introduced me to Ryan. My daughter and son both took workshops from Ryan introducing them to some of his Competitive Edge concepts. My daughter Kalea, went on to take the Competitive Edge Course with a few of the players on her tennis team. 3 of the 4 participants of the class went on to win district titles in doubles and singles and place at State. I know that the concepts and skills that were practiced, directly affected their outcome.

Kalea is currently meeting with Ryan weekly as she prepares her for upcoming sports seasons. I have seen both of my kids grow in their mental toughness, confidence, and an increased willingness to step out of their comfort zones.

I highly recommend working with Ryan and participating in the courses offered. He has helped my kids and the athletes that I have coached learn vital life-long skills that are valuable on and off the court or field. Investing in creating a winner’s mindset will enhance physical performance and is a great foundation for building champions, suggested for any coach with committed junior high and high school athletes.

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