Conquering Pre-Competition Anxiety

Rachel Hoeft-Oddo has rebuilt herself four times. Three ACL tears and a meniscus injury ended her soccer career early, not from physical inability but from a mental obstacle that replaced the enjoyment of sport with the fear of reinjury. That experience is at the core of everything she does as a mental performance coach. Rachel is one of only three coaches remaining from the original IMG Academy cohort, a testament to her longevity, effectiveness, and the lasting trust she builds with athletes, including 4 IMGA+ athletes who have each been working with her for nearly 4 years. Her impact ranges from helping an 8-year-old athlete go from self-doubt to competing two levels above her age group in five months, to supporting a high school basketball player who was ready to quit, ultimately earning a full scholarship to her dream school. She also currently serves as the Mental Performance Coach for the Portland Thorns of the NWSL. Rachel connects with athletes who know they are capable of achieving something great and just need the right tools to overcome the obstacle in front of them. Mental strength comes not from being perfect and positive at all times, but from taking positive action no matter the challenge. Her coaching is honest, human, and deeply invested. If you want a coach who has faced the worst of what sport can take from you and come back stronger, Rachel Hoeft-Oddo is the coach who will help you do the same.