"Working with Coach Christen has taught me how to take control of my fears. This has not only helped me transform my mindset in swimming, but also in many aspects of my life. I have found comfort in knowing that I’m not the only one with doubts, and we are capable of learning how to manage this negative self talk. Christen has equipped me with tools that I will use for the rest of my life!"

TALIA BATES

Univ of Florida All American Swimmer

"Christen has helped me overcome so many mental barriers and build confidence in myself.
She has given me the necessary tools to be the best athlete day in and day out as well as during competitions.
Working with Christen has given me the confidence to know that I am in the best position possible to reach success when I step up on the blocks.
I am so thankful for all she has done for me and helping me be the best version of myself."

CALLIE DICKENSON

Univ of Georgia All American Swimmer

"Working with Christen has truly changed my life.
She has given me the tools I need to feel prepared before competing.
She has helped me learn how and what real confidence feels like.
I am so thankful for this experience."

BROOKE TRAVIS

US National Team/NC State Swimmer

“Working with Christen has transformed me into the athlete I’ve always wanted to be.
She helped me rediscover my confidence which has not only helped my swimming, but also my everyday life.
She taught me how to recognize my hard work at practice and overcome the fears and doubts that would go through my head before a race.
I can’t thank her enough for all she’s done to help me.”

ABBY HARTER

UVA All American Swimmer

“Working with Coach Christen has helped me gain the perspective I needed to overcome my fears in practice and competitions. Christen taught me how to overcome negative self talk and transform my mental game. Working with Christen was the missing piece I needed to help regain my confidence.“

MARIAH DENIGAN

US National Team/Indiana Univ Swimmer

"Christen has given me the tools I need to play my best on the course. Her wisdom has allowed me to start believing the truth - that I belong in highly competitive tournaments, that I have earned the right to do well, and that I can be confident in my preparation despite having fear. The self awareness I have gained from Christen has transformed my thinking both on and off the golf course."

PHOEBE BRINKER

Duke Golf/ACC Champion

"Working with Christen may have been the best decision I have ever made.
It is no secret that athletes deal with so much pressure and expectations.
Personally I have struggled with anxiety and pressure before big events and I have learned
to be ok with being nervous and manage people’s expectations of me.
She helped me gain my confidence back.
Learning to control what I can control was pivotal to my success.
Thank you, Christen, for being so easy to talk to. You have opened my eyes
to many great things and helped me shift my mindset, my focus and perspective
into achieving whatever I put my mind to."

FARIDA OSMAN

3x Olympian

"I cannot thank Christen enough for her support.
Her care and attention goes beyond helping within sport, but to the whole person.
She has helped my confidence in swimming, but even more so in being my best self every single day.
I am so lucky to have a role model like Christen who has helped me become
A better athlete, teammate and woman."

MADELYN DONOHOE

UVA All American Swimmer

"Christen has helped me immensely with my confidence and even after one session,
I saw an immediate impact on my racing and my ability to stay calm and confident during competitions.
After many years of struggling to perform, Christen has helped me rediscover my strengths
and learn to combat my weaknesses and I couldn’t be more grateful for all her amazing help!"

EMMA HARVEY

Penn State Swimmer

"Mental health and psychological game is undoubtedly the most vital part of being an athlete. 
Being a national level athlete is no small feat, and Christen has helped me strengthen my confidence and find pride in my everyday accomplishments. Wth her advice and listening ear, I have learned to love what is good for me and to focus on the things I have control of. 
Her wisdom has allowed me to approach competitions and practice with a better mindset, therefore making me a happier and more successful swimmer."

GRETCHEN WALSH

US National Team/UVA Swimmer

"Working with Christen has helped me gain the confidence I need to compete at the highest level. I have been able to view myself as an equal rather than keep myself down on a lower pedestal."

ANNA KEATING

US National Team/UVA Swimmer

"Before I talked with Christen, I used to doubt myself and trick myself into believing that I didn't care about my hard work. Christen showed me how to realign my mentality before I raced so that I was able to realize my full potential in the pool. She taught me how to counteract my doubt and negative self talk, and now I am able to approach practices and races with more confidence than I ever could have imagined."

ALEX WALSH

US Olympian/UVA Swimmer

"I was amazed by how much clarity and perspective I gained over the course of four conversations with Christen. As an amateur runner, I feel like I've read all the books and blogs and listened to all the podcasts on confidence and mental toughness. But it was Christen who helped me figure out how to identify what was holding me back and how to reframe my thinking."

ELIZABETH BEESON

Amateur Runner

"You always walk away from Christen feeling like you have gained not only a new perspective, but also tools and skills to help achieve your greatest goals, in and out of the sporting arena. God placed an angel in my life when He gave me Christen."

MISSY FRANKLIN

2x US Olympian

"Working with Christen gave me the confidence to face my fears and the clarity to set big goals for myself. With her guidance, I've learned how to be my own biggest cheerleader."

CATIE DELOOF

US Olympian

"I can honestly say that Christen was the missing piece of the puzzle I needed to wake up and take control of my confidence."

HALI FLICKINGER

2x US Olympian

"I worked with many sports psychologists in the past, and I never truly saw permanent improvement. In a short time working with Christen, I saw changes that have become concrete in my decision making and how I view myself. Working with her was one of the best decisions I could have made."

DAGMARA WOZNIAK

3x US Olympian

"Working with Christen has been a life changing experience for my swim career and for my life. With her guidance, I was able to transform my mental practice. The one thing that was holding me back became one of my greatest assets in my performance."

NATALIE HINDS

US Olympian

"Before working with Christen, my goal of making the US Olympic team was just a dream. Because of her help, support and guidance, that dream became a reality. "

KATIE MEILI

US Olympian