“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.”
— Wilma Rudolph
Frequently Asked Questions & Fees
Everyone struggles with their mental approach...especially when we are working hard at something we value. Everyone has dreams, ideas, and goals that they would love to achieve. This is especially true for people in sport. You know that mental toughness is important. You’ve also probably heard a lot about the importance of having a strong growth mindset, about the advantages of becoming more persistent, more resilient, being more confidence, having deeper concentration and focus, and about committing to “the process”. Yes – and we know that if these areas improve, so will our ability to achieve our goals…and our enjoyment will increase. However, very few people truly understand just how to most effectively develop these areas of mental strength. That’s where Paragon Sports Performance Consulting comes in. We will help you better understand each of these areas. …and more importantly, we will help you develop each of these crucial mental skills.
Are you an avid golfer who wants to play better? – to improve? – to increase your enjoyment of the game of golf? You can do it! Check out Peak Mental Training for Golfers
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Are you a high school or collegiate athlete who would like to get better…to get an edge? Whether your goal is to make the team? – become a starter? - or compete at the next level? You can do it! Check out Peak Mental Training for Athletes
Peak mental training, sometimes known as mental toughness training, is really a form of applied sport psychology. Psychology has been defined as: “The study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a specific context.”. Sport psychology obviously focuses on our behavior within the sport or performance context. The mind strongly influences performance. The more a person can control and apply their mind, the better they will perform whatever task or goal they are focused on. By learning and applying mental strategies, anyone can improve their learning and focus. We will help you learn how to properly apply the mental training skills you need for successful competition and performance.
You will learn to overcome mental barriers, build stronger confidence, focus, persistence, and mental toughness. The most successful people in business, sport, and life, have the ability to maintain a sharper level of focus for longer periods of time than others less successful. We will help you do that! It is important to know that sports psychology and mental skills training is not just for problem athletes – it will benefit anyone!
For over 40 years, Dr. Dennis Janzen has helped countless athletes and teams improve their performance through mental skills and mental toughness coaching. Dr. Dennis Janzen, Ph.D. is one of the nation’s leading mental game coaches, combining the knowledge gained from his Ph.D. in sports psychology with decades of hands-on experience working with hundreds of athletes in a wide variety of sports, including volleyball, basketball, baseball, football, tennis, and golf. Dr. Janzen is a six-time national champion and four-time National Coach of the Year. Learn more about Dr. Janzen by viewing his bio (See About Dr. Janzen).
Chances are you have never done anything like this. The toughest step is usually the first step. I’m excited that you are considering peak mental training.
There are three ways you can make an appointment:
- Go to the Contact Us page and fill out the short form
- Call or text me at +1-559-287-8389
- Email me at [email protected] to set up your free 30 minute consultation.
I will respond to you within 24 hours. You are important to me, so if I’m unable to take your call, please leave a message. I look forward to visiting with you.
After you contact me, we will set up a free 30 minute consultation session. This session is about getting acquainted with each other, learning about why you are interested in peak performance mental training, and what your goals might be. This session, like most sessions, will be done in a conversational and comfortable way, with the goal to understand as clearly as possible how we can best achieve your goals. After this free session, if you want to proceed, we will continue to work together and set up a plan for future sessions. This will include forms and other paperwork that are important in ensuring a good experience for you. It is extremely important that you feel comfortable in everything we do. I always encourage clients to consider the first and second sessions as an opportunity to see if this is a good fit for you.
Normally no. Unless there is a clinical issue that goes beyond the scope of sport and peak performance mental skills training, fees for all sessions are out of pocket.
| Initial 30 minute consultation session | Free |
| Initial Sport and Peak Performance Psychology Assessment Session | $120/hour* |
| Individual Sport and Peak Performance Mental Skills/Consulting Session | $95/hour* |
| Three Session Introduction Bundle (Includes the Initial Assessment + Two Individual Sessions) ** | $275 |
| Three Session Bundle (Includes three Individual Sessions) ** | $250 |
| Missed Sessions (24 hour cancellation/postponement policy) *** | $95/hour* |
| Team Workshops/Team Consultation for Peak Performance and Mental Skills Training | TBD/team |
*Fees are based on a 55 minute hour.
**Payment for Session Bundles must be prepaid.
***Cancellation/postponement must be done prior to 24 hours before a scheduled session.
We take cash or check.
All conversations between you and Dr. Janzen will be held in strictest confidence. This is a requirement by law. The only way in which information from our conversations can be disclosed is if there is prior written permission by you, the client. If you ever want someone to be informed, consulted, or contacted as part of your mental training program, you simply need to sign a release of information form and I will do everything you want or need to facilitate the connection.
Please know that legally, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse, or dependent adult or elder abuse must be reported to the appropriate authorities.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person, the police must be notified.
- If a client intends to harm themselves, every effort will be made to ensure their safety.
Please feel free to ask any questions or express concerns at any time during our sessions. You are encouraged to email, text, or call me at any time.
Cell phone/Whatsapp (or text): +1-559-287-8389
Email: [email protected]