Kiley Smith,

MS.

Meet Mental Performance Consultant Kiley Smith.

Hi, I’m Kiley!

I’m so glad you found me! I’m a Mental Performance Consultant with Cognelite, currently pursuing the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential through AASP. I’m a lifelong athlete, group fitness coach, runner, and all-around lover of movement and sport.

My passion for athletics and performance is what led me to this work. I’ve experienced firsthand how the mind can either fuel your best moments or hold you back—both in sport and in life. Helping athletes build confidence, navigate pressure, and find joy in their performance is why I love what I do.

If you found me, it’s probably because you…

  • Are looking for something to help give you that extra push to turn you from a good athlete to a great athlete.

  • Feel like there are areas of your performance that are not as good as they could be due to things like a lack of confidence, fear of failure or making mistakes, anxiety, etc.

  • Want to learn how to perform more consistently at an optimal level of performance.

  • Have any injuries and want to increase confidence, decrease fear of reinjury, and cope with the loss of your sport.

  • Are currently going through the recruiting process and want to perform at your best and find joy through the process, and are also dealing with the stress, pressure, and comparison to others.

  • Have “retired” or are soon to “retire” from sport and are struggling with identity and the loss of your sport.

  • Want to learn how to best use sport, athletics, movement, and fitness to improve mental health.

While my education and training in sport psychology give me the tools to support you, it’s my own journey as an athlete—from growing up playing multiple sports to competing in college and staying active today—that truly fuels my passion for this work. I know what it feels like to face challenges in sport, and I’m committed to helping you become the best version of yourself—both in your performance and in life beyond your sport.

And I can’t wait to work with you to help make that happen.

My Background

I hold a Master’s degree in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB) and am currently an applicant to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) as a way to continually improve my education and expertise in this field.

As a mental performance consultant, I have worked with a variety of athletes, ranging from middle school students to athletes in Division I, II, and III college programs. I have also worked with numerous team and individual sports: tennis, archery, golf, swimming, basketball, volleyball,  lacrosse, soccer, gymnastics, dance, and more.

Apart from mental performance consulting, I have additional professional experience with:

  • Working as a mentor and mentor coach for at-risk youth 

  • Overseeing high school students at leadership development camps

  • Coaching tennis for novice and intermediate players

  • Teaching group fitness classes and cultivating a positive performance environment

My Athletic Background

I am passionate about working with athletes, while continuing to develop my athletic and competitive side, as well. Throughout high school, I participated in multiple sports including tennis, volleyball, and cross country - all of which still bring me great joy. I rediscovered my love for tennis while attending Colorado State University (CSU), as I joined the competitive club team for four years. 

Currently, I continue to foster an athletic identity by playing tennis through USTA leagues, golfing recreationally, and training for half and full marathons. I bring this competitive spirit as I coach group fitness classes to uplift other individuals on a path to better themselves, both physically and mentally. I believe we are capable of more than we give ourselves credit for, and I aspire to show that in my actions and my work.

How I work

The foundation of my consulting approach begins with trust and rapport with the athletes I work with. From there, I guide sessions with a behavioral, skill-driven approach; this approach allows athletes to build awareness of their thoughts and emotions and learn mental performance skills to implement in their performance environment. My goal is to support athletes in improving their overall performance, increasing confidence in themselves, handling performance nerves, and finding effective ways to express and regulate their emotions.

Credentials & Certifications

☆ Master of Science in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB)

☆ Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Colorado State University

☆ Actively pursuing Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

☆ Member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

☆ American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Group Fitness Instructor

☆ Certificate in Youth Mentoring – Colorado State University (CSU)

☆ USTA SafeSport Trained

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