TRAIN THE
MIND
FIRST.
Mental performance & athlete development coaching for high school athletes — built by a D1 athlete who's lived every part of the journey.
D1 Beach Volleyball · Texas A&M–Corpus Christi · All-Conference · 4.0 GPA · NIL Athlete
For the Athlete
FOR THE ATHLETE
You train your body every single day. But when the pressure hits — a big game, a recruiting visit, a moment that matters — something shuts down. That's not a physical problem. That's your mind. And it's trainable.
For the Parent
FOR THE PARENT
You watch your athlete work harder than anyone. But you've seen them fall apart under pressure, lose confidence after one mistake, or carry the weight of recruiting on top of everything else. There's a missing piece — and it's not more practice reps.
That missing piece is mental performance.
And that's exactly what The Sas Effect builds.
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About Saskia
COACHED BY SOMEONE WHO'S BEEN EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE.
I'm Saskia — an active D1 beach volleyball athlete at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi. I'm All-Conference, carry a 4.0 GPA, and I've been a student-athlete my entire life. I know what it's like to have the skill but lose it under pressure. To balance classes, practice, recruiting, and the weight of expectations.
I built The Sas Effect because I wanted to give high school athletes the mental tools I had to figure out on my own — the hard way.
My full storyWhat We Work On
EVERYTHING AN ATHLETE NEEDS TO COMPETE
AT THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL.
Mental Performance
Confidence, focus, pressure management, mistake recovery, pregame routines. The mental game that separates good athletes from elite ones.
All packagesNutrition
Fueling your body the right way for performance and recovery. Sport-specific, simple, and built into your routine.
Core + EliteConditioning
A training program built around your sport, your schedule, and your goals — not a generic plan.
Core + EliteAcademic Balance
GPA matters for recruiting. Learn how to manage your time, stay focused in class, and perform in both worlds.
All packagesRecruiting Prep
Understand what coaches actually look for, how to reach out the right way, and how to show up ready when it matters.
Elite + Add-OnREADY TO BUILD YOUR MENTAL GAME?
See all packagesCoaching Packages
CHOOSE THE LEVEL THAT FITS WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW.
STARTER
$400/month
Mental clarity, structure, and accountability.
- Weekly 1-on-1 coaching call
- Mental performance coaching — confidence, focus, pressure management
- Academic balance + time management coaching
- Weekly mindset check-in via text
- Custom journal prompts tailored to their challenges
- Text access Monday through Friday
- Monthly progress summary sent to parents
- 3-month minimum commitment
CORE
$650/month
Full-spectrum athlete development.
- Everything in Starter
- Custom sport-specific nutrition plan
- Sport-specific conditioning program
- Monthly parent progress report (written, detailed)
- Bi-weekly goal review and progress tracking
- Text access Monday through Friday
- 3-month minimum commitment
ELITE / D1 TRACK
$1,000/month
Every edge — mental, physical, and strategic.
- Everything in the Core
- Recruiting guidance — timeline, school list strategy, what coaches look for
- Game film review — mental and tactical breakdown with written notes
- College visit prep — what to look for, what to ask, how to evaluate fit
- Unlimited text access 7 days a week
- Parent communication updates
- 3-month minimum commitment
Pay monthly or save 10% when you pay 3 months in full.
Book a Free Discovery CallResults
WHAT ATHLETES AND PARENTS ARE SAYING.
Working with Sas changed how I show up to every game. I used to crumble under pressure. Now I have a routine and I trust it.
HS Volleyball Player
Junior
As a parent I didn't know what my daughter needed until Sas explained it. The monthly reports alone were worth it.
Parent
HS Soccer Player
I went into my first official recruiting call feeling completely prepared. She roleplay'd the whole thing with me first.
HS Basketball Player
Senior
How It Works
HOW IT WORKS — SIMPLE AND CLEAR.
Book a Free Discovery Call
20 minutes. We talk about your sport, your goals, and what's been holding you back. No pressure, no commitment.
Choose Your Package
Based on our conversation, I'll tell you exactly which package fits your situation and what we'll work on together.
Start Building Your Mental Game
Weekly calls, daily text support, and a plan built specifically for you. This is where the work — and the results — begin.
READY TO TRAIN THE PART OF YOUR GAME NOBODY ELSE IS COACHING?
Book your free 20-minute discovery call. No commitment — just a conversation about your goals.
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