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1000+ Elite Athletes
Including some of the top cyclists in U.S. history, including Olympian Matt Baranowski, the winningest U.S. female cyclist Laura Van Gilder, and 27-time National Champion Mandy Marquardt
Sports psychology is a key aspect of an athlete's success. Working with Dr. K.C. has put a new perspective on my outlook and preparation for my sport. My interactions with Dr. K.C. have helped me gain the insight necessary to retain the inner focus and drive needed to remain successful and motivated.
Laura Van Gilder
Three-time US World Championship Team Member and over 350 career wins
Dr. K.C. is a leading expert in sport and performance psychology, a talented fiction and nonfiction writer, and a two-time All-American cyclist who achieves world-record-level performance. Despite her accomplishments, she remains empathetic, generous, and graceful.
Davíd Lavie
VP, Market Intelligence Fundstrat Global Advisors
Dr. K.C.'s demeanor, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm greatly contributed to the project's perceived viability. She showed remarkable sensitivity and a thoughtful approach to supporting others. I was more captivated by her than the project, but I now see the depth of her accomplishments.
Barret Hazeltine
Brown University
Dr. K.C. understands life deeply. I've known her for 30 years and have seen her balance her love for cycling both for enjoyment and competition while sharing her wisdom with others Her intelligence, knowledge, and generosity make her an effective and caring personal coach. She truly feels it.
Doug Newburg Ph.D.
University of Virginia
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Learn more about Dr. K.C.
I am the author of the children's book Tour de You. I co-authored Golf Confidence for Women and Golf Confidence for Juniors. And, in Case Studies in Sports Psychology, I contributed on themes in psychological rehabilitation, goal setting, and locus of control.
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Be Calm and in Control
Dr. K.C. is a collegiate All-American, a former professional cyclist and a two-time U.S. Master's National Champion. In 2024, she added two silver and three bronze medals at Master's National Road and Track Championships and Silver at the Pan American Master's Criterium Championships.
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3 Easy Ways to Raise Your Mental Game
1. Practice Being in the Present
“When your mindset is locked in the present, you’re free of the fear of failure and free of doubt,” explains Dr. K.C., sports psychologist for Sprinter’s Edge and founder of Elite Mental Edge based in Doylestown, Penn. That’s the mindset that lets you execute your race with power and skill...
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K.C. Wilder (Performance Coach): Learned From Kids That There Is No Such Thing As Failure In Sports
Being the mother of an athlete is a challenging yet rewarding role. So, in 2012, MomsTEAM designated May as Sports Moms Month and celebrated by asking some of our favorite sports moms to share their wisdom by responding to a series of questions...
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Tips for Coaching Your Kids
1) Find the Right Fit
Instead of looking for the team with the winningest record, search for the best fit for your child and your family. College coaches seek outstanding student-athletes, not necessarily athletes on teams with the best record.
2) Don’t Specialize
Let your child try many competitive and noncompetitive activities...
Philadelphia Sports Psychologist Tries To Develop Athletes As A Whole
Dr. K.C. is a mental training coach based in Philadelphia. Her concentration is educational applied sports psychology and counseling. Dr. K.C. earned degrees from Brown University in organizational behavior and management (B.A.), a master's in counseling and research, and her doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Virginia...