Mental Performance
Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC). She emphasizes a comprehensive and inclusive approach to her support of athletes at all levels, from youth sports to elite professionals. She served as the first mental performance coach for the Oakland Roots Sports Club, and is the current mental performance coach for Bay FC. She is also trusted by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL Players Association, and Major League Rugby to be recommended on their respective mental health and wellness directories.
Take advantage of our preferred pricing for new client consultations (60 min): $200
Youth Athletes
Time prioritization
Managing relationships with parents & peers
Social media boundaries
Expressing yourself off the field
Communication skills
Adolescent physical and psychological development
Building self-awareness
Balancing school and sport responsibilities
Professional Athletes
Managing multiple relationships: teammates, coaches, family, agents
Earning a living: This is my job, not who I am
Navigating the psychological impact of injury
Travel: emotional impact of being away from family and children
Managing the public and media
Creating a life after sports
Solidifying a deeper purpose
Collegiate Athletes
Balancing responsibilities on and off the field
Fluidity and flexibility of understanding your role
Athletic identity
Academics and travel
Social media: managing emotions and expectations
Practice schedules and creating routines
Emotional impact of managing finances
Managing the teammate dynamic
Establishing independence away from home
The Sport Ecosystem
Spouses & partners
Family members: children, siblings, parents
Referees, umpires, officials: performance and pressure
Coaches: empowerment tools & education
Front office staff
Agents: supporting mental well-being for their athletes
Athletic trainers