“The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.”

— Marcus Aurelius

Victory Lap

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Jess Lapachinski is a mental performance consultant who coaches competitive athletes to develop the mental skills needed to drive performance.

Her work focuses on the intersection of performance, pressure, and the mind. Jess coaches clients to regulate emotions, manage distractions, and strengthen self-belief as essential components of success.

With two decades of experience working in competitive athletic environments, Jess brings a practical, athlete-centered approach to the psychology of sport. She believes preparation is about more than physical skill.

Jess utilizes techniques and approaches to help athletes better understand how their minds work and develop skills they can rely on in competition.

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A lifelong athlete, Jess has long been drawn to the science of sport and athletic performance. Her background as an athletic administrator, coach, and educator - including her current role as Associate Director of Athletics at Amherst College - provides additional perspective on the demands athletes face within high-performing environments.

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Education

  • B.S., Kinesiology – University of Massachusetts

  • M.S., Sport Leadership – Northeastern University

  • M.Ed., Sport & Exercise Psychology – Springfield College

  • Currently pursuing the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.