11 U.S. Olympians winning 15 medals.
PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE
Handle the Nerves. Build Confidence. Trust Yourself.
The Coach
Meet Coach Christen
Christen Shefchunas helps athletes perform under pressure by teaching them how to handle nerves, build real confidence, and trust themselves when it matters most.
A former All-American swimmer at the University of Tennessee, Christen spent 16 years coaching—as an assistant at Michigan State and SMU and as Head Coach at the University of Miami. After watching too many talented athletes struggle with nerves, doubt, and inconsistent confidence, she stepped away from the pool deck and founded Coach Christen.
Since then, Christen has worked with athletes at every level, including 11 U.S. Olympians who have won 15 medals. Today, she coaches athletes one-on-one around the world and speaks to teams and organizations in sports and business—helping people perform when the pressure is on.
I" would not be where I am today if I hadn't reached out to Christen. She totally changed my career."
Gretchen Walsh
Olympic Medalist
"Working with Christen changed the trajectory of my career."
Alex Walsh
Olympic Medalist
"Christen gave me the tools to have the best mindset possible."
Katharine Berkoff
Olympic Medalist
"The one thing that was holding me back became one of my greatest assets in my performance"
Natalie Hinds
Olympic Medalist
Coaching Calls
One-on-One Coaching
Starts with 4 Calls:
(01)
Handle the Nerves
Do your nerves ever spiral into fear or overthinking? Learn practical tools to quiet fear, doubt and overthinking - so nerves become fuel instead of a barrier, letting you perform at your highest level.
(02)
Get Mentally Prepared for Competitions
Physical training gets all the attention, but mental prep is the game changer. Build a mental plan that allows you to walk into your competition fully prepared - physically and mentally - for your peak performance.
(03)
Build REAL Confidence and Trust Yourself
Grinding in practice but falling short when it counts? Discover how to create consistent, pressure-proof confidence and trust yourself when it matters most.
(04)
Find Consistent Confidence in the Inconsistent World of Sports
Learn how to stay confident through the highs, lows, great performances, and tough days that come with sports.
“I would not be where I am today if I hadn’t reached out to Christen . She totally changed my career.”
Bryan K
Track Athlete
Testimonials
“I would not be where I am today if I hadn’t reached out to Christen. She totally changed my career.”
Gretchen Walsh
Olympic Medalist
“Christen was the missing piece of the puzzle I needed to wake up and take control of my confidence.”
Hali Flickinger
Olympic Medalist
“Working with Christen changed the trajectory of my career.”
Alex Walsh
Olympic Medalist
“Christen gave me the tools to have the best mindset possible.“
Katharine Berkoff
Olympic Medalist
“Confidence isn’t something you can fake. I now walk out behind the blocks with a newfound confidence in myself, which has led to major breakthroughs in my career.“
Jack Aikins
US National Team
“Because of Christen’s help, support and guidance, my dream of becoming an Olympian became a reality.“
Katie Meili
Olympic Medalist
“Christen was an integral part in helping me embrace my nerves and move forward with my mental game.”
Lilly King
Olympic Medalist
“The one thing that was holding me back became one of my greatest assets in my performance.”
Natalie Hinds
Olympic Medalist
“Working with Christen has helped me find joy in the sport again.”
Alex Shackell
Olympic Medalist
“No matter the amount of pressure on me, I have the confidence that I can perform at the highest level.”
Phoebe Bacon
2x Olympian
“Working with Christen was the missing piece I needed to help me regain my confidence.”
Mariah Denigan
Open Water Olympian
Three Options
3 Ways to Work with Coach Christen
4 Videos
Perfect for self guided mental training and team mental work for swimmers.
Instant access to the foundational 4-video series:
How to Handle the Nerves
How to Get Mentally Prepared for Competitions
How to Build REAL Confidence at Practice
Pre-Competition Motivation
$499
One-on-One Coaching
Personalized coaching to strengthen your mental game and reach your goals.
Private one on one meetings with Christen
Create a custom mental plan
Guided support to help you reach your goals
Unlimited text access between calls and at competitions
Dedicated pre-competition call
Optional parent call
Custom Pricing
Speaking
Bring Christen in to help your team thrive under pressure.
Performing under pressure
Overcoming doubts
Building real and consistent confidence
Trusting yourself when it matters most.
Christen speaks to teams in both sports and business.
Custom Pricing
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your work with Coach Christen.
What’s the recommended age?
Christen works with athletes 13 and older.
Does Christen only work with swimmers?
No, she works with all sports, but the videos are swimmer specific.
Do you have to be an elite level athlete?
No. Christen works with every level, as long as you’re passionate about reaching your goals.
Can I do one-on-one calls after watching the videos?
Yes, Christen has special pricing if you’ve watched the 4 videos on your own or with your team.
Are the videos only for swimmers?
The videos are swimmer specific.
Does Christen only speak to swim teams?
No. Christen works with high-performing teams in sports and business. Her message is for any team that wants to handle pressure, trust themselves, and perform at their best when it matters most.
Contact Coach Christen
Want more info on 1 on 1 coaching? Or want Coach Christen to deliver a powerful talk or workshop for your team, club or organization?
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