My Story

As a former National Team athlete for Canada I dedicated 17 years to the sport of springboard & platform diving, leaving me with a deep understanding of the highs and lows of competitive sport. After retiring, I continued to give back through coaching, judging, volunteering and organizing grassroots marketing programs while raising my two children. Through coaching and mentoring athletes as well as working with my own life coach, I saw the need to help others who struggled with confidence, team dynamics, athletic identity and the transition out of sport. This inspired me to complete my formal leadership training to become a performance and transition coach for athletes. With more than 40 combined years as an athlete, coach, business woman, and seeker of personal growth, my passion is working with athletes in honest coaching sessions, while supporting them to overcome their obstacles and move towards their goals.

Bio

Megan has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia and completed her leadership coach training with the Doer Institute for New Leaders and the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. She is a certified EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360 Emotional Intelligence coach, a Designing Your Life certified coach, and has her ACC credential from the ICF  INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION. She is a career transition coach for ATHLETES SOUL, sits on the Irene MacDonald Scholarship Selection Committee, and continues to coach diving in the SF Bay Area. She is married to her college sweetheart, and together they are raising 2 student-athletes. When she’s not coaching, she spends her spare time practicing yoga, playing competitive pickleball, and hiking with her silver lab Piper.

Testimonials

I reached out to Coach Megan because the pressure this season was causing pre-race anxiety and hurting my performance. I’d been to therapy before and thought I’d heard it all, but coaching was completely different. Megan helped me work through my feelings about running and taught me practical performance strategies that made a big difference. She’s kind, easy to talk to, and her tools are ones I’ll use for life. You have nothing to lose by giving it a try—and everything to gain!

Zoe

Track & XC runner, SF State

I first worked with Megan during track season while I was injured, and it was incredibly helpful. Later, during XC season, I struggled with performance anxiety and self-imposed pressure, which drained my love for running. Despite trying books, podcasts, and advice from coaches, I still lacked mental strength. Reaching out to Megan again made all the difference. She helped me see how my fixation on failure was holding me back and gave me tools to build grit and discipline in a sustainable way. I appreciated her personalized approach and her ability to incorporate her own experiences. If you’re looking to improve both mentally and physically, Megan is an excellent resource.

AK

high school runner

I worked with Megan to improve my confidence and perform better under pressure. She taught me breathing techniques and provided valuable confidence-building tools that made a big difference. Megan is kind, easy to talk to, and made our sessions enjoyable and productive.

EY

15AAA ice hockey player

I used to be an anxious player, relying on superstitions and struggling to stay in control on the field. Working with Megan changed everything. She helped me understand my nerves, own my achievements, and let go of perfectionism. I learned how to visualize, stay present, and enjoy the process. Her goal-setting workbook was also a game-changer. Megan showed me that the mind is as important to train as the body, and her support as a former top-tier athlete made all the difference. I’m forever grateful for her guidance.

CS

college football quarterback

Before working with Coach Megan, I struggled with confidence and let distractions get in the way during races, leaving me anxious and unable to run my best. Megan taught me how to prepare, manage stress, and focus on gratitude, which completely transformed my mindset. Her coaching didn’t just improve my performance—it gave me tools I now use in all areas of life.

AR

high school runner

Megan was my saving grace during a difficult time. Self-doubt and fear had taken over, making me feel isolated and ready to give up. She provided a safe space to share my struggles and helped me build a personalized plan to regain confidence. Through her support and guidance, my mindset shifted, and I rediscovered my love for my sport. I’m incredibly grateful for her help during this challenging period.

JF

D1 volleyball player

Before working with coach Megan, I didn’t have a plan for how I would handle my performance anxiety and I lacked confidence while playing in games. Now I have different strategies I can use depending on how I am feeling in various situations. Megan is a great sounding board and she helped me come up with effective strategies for how to attack my mental game.

Chris

Davidson College baseball player

I used to be an anxious player and did not fully trust myself or my abilities. My biggest issues were staying level headed as I did not feel in control of my emotions when I was at bat. My coaches would talk to me but nothing improved. After working with Megan, that all changed. The most valuable tools I gained were breathing, goal setting and journaling. I learned how to be present in the moment and my confidence increased because I now believe in myself. Megan is a great resource and will give you lots of tools to achieve the best version of yourself on and off the field.

Keoni

D1 college baseball player

I have been keeping up with my homework and I have had a complete 180 change in my mood and emotion control, even on the days where I am not feeling my best. I pitched very well in a simulated bullpen the other day and I can attribute it to my positive thinking and practice.

Alex

Junior college baseball player

Before working with Megan, my mental approach to pitching was inconsistent. Now, I can trust my mindset to stay strong thanks to her coaching. She taught me visualization, breathing, and reset routines, helping me take control of my mental game. I’ve already seen great results and feel much more confident on the mound. Megan was easy to talk to, kind, and even took notes so I could always review our sessions. It was a great experience, and I’d highly recommend her to my teammates.

Cade

Junior college baseball pitcher

I just wanted to send you a quick thank you note for your coaching help this past year. I’ve been hired into the position that I wanted and the time we spent discussing my goals and how to reach them was incredibly helpful. Working on my breathing when I’m feeling nervous or anxious is something I took away from our meetings and has been a huge help in making sure I can handle tough situations calmly. Also, remembering my “why” has taken away many of the nerves that come up when I need to speak up with certain colleagues and provides a sense of purpose and confidence.

Jacqueline

Assistant Athletic Director

I wanted to say thank you for all the sessions, time spent, and tools you have given me to succeed with the mental game.  I do think you have a special gift for manifesting coaches to reach out to athletes who need to be recruited, so thank you. I very much appreciate the positive, kind, and encouraging words you gave me in these last few months, it means so much more than you might think.

Alex

Junior college baseball pitcher

Before working with Megan, I lacked confidence in my abilities, was overly critical of myself, and would feel nervous and anxious during games. But after 4 sessions, I have become a lot more confident and have learned strategies for how to manage my anxiety and I now have fun while playing. Coach Megan was easy to talk to and really encouraging. I felt that she wanted the best for me and the tools she gave me for managing my mindset have been invaluable.

Hailey

Cal Poly Humboldt varsity softball player

Before working with Megan, I had little to no confidence in my mental approach to pitching, and there would be a 50% chance that my mental game would be strong. Now I can rely on my mindset staying solid when I pitch thanks to her. Through a number of techniques she taught me including visualization, breathing, reset routines, etc., I learned that I have control over my mental game. She helped me develop plans to overcome the mental obstacles I was facing and I’ve already seen many positive results. I now feel much more confident in my abilities on the mound. Megan was really easy to talk with and very kind. She even took notes throughout the sessions so that I could always go back and not have to worry about remembering everything we discussed. Overall, it was a great and helpful experience and I would definitely recommend Megan to my teammates.

Cade

Junior college baseball pitcher

I worked with Megan over the course of a few months in a six session package. The consecutive sessions allowed for meaningful changes in the areas I asked to be coached on. Megan’s coaching supported me in re-establishing practices as I was in a transition point in my life. Her coaching style is engaged, knowledgeable, friendly and effective. I strongly recommend working with Megan.

Stacia

career transition client

Prior to working with Megan, I felt quite overwhelmed with both school and sports. I procrastinated and didn’t have very good time management habits, so I often felt stressed and anxious. Working with Megan was very helpful – I really enjoyed talking through ways to keep myself focused and used her tools to lower my stress levels. Megan helped keep me on-track and accountable. I really appreciated conversing with her and finding my own solutions to my problems as opposed to just getting all the answers. Something that changed after working with her was a reduction in my anxiety and a more focused mindset towards school and sports. Megan is a very welcoming resource and will help you overcome obstacles using realistic solutions you are comfortable with.

Lexie

varsity softball player

Before working with Megan, I was struggling to accept a career-ending soccer injury. Soccer was my identity, and losing it left me feeling sad and uncertain about my future. Megan helped me work through mental barriers, manage my frustration, and navigate the confusion of this transition. She created a safe, judgment-free space where I could openly share my feelings and empowered me to take control of my life. To other athletes, I’d say—give coaching a try! It might be exactly what you need.

Colette

high school varsity soccer player

I’ve known Megan for almost a decade and reached out to her when my daughter was struggling with a mental block at practice. As a mom and a former world-class athlete, Megan truly understands the pressure being put on teenage athletes today who not only participate in highly competitive sports, but are expected to excel academically with rigorous school course loads. Her sessions with my daughter were all 100% confidential and my daughter really trusted Megan throughout the process. Megan helped my daughter work through the mental block that was holding her back at practice and helped her focus on balancing her priorities for sports and school. My daughter was able to push through the block and overcome the pressure of competing at a national level while simultaneously wrapping up finals and AP exams for school. She ultimately had a great competition season and performed outstandingly well on her finals and AP exams. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Megan again to help my kids through any sports/school related challenges they are having.

Laura

Mom of recruited D1 athlete