Sport & Performance Psychologist

ALEXANDRA WULBECKER-SMITH

MA, CMPC
  • Mental Skills for Performance & Confidence
  • Youth, Collegiate & Elite Athletes
  • Team Culture & Leadership Development
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WHO ALEX WORKS WITH

Alexandra Wulbecker-Smith enjoys helping athletes strengthen the mental side of performance while developing confidence that carries into every aspect of life. She believes mental performance training should be practical, individualized, and integrated into an athlete's daily routines—not reserved only for competition.

She works with:

  • Youth, high school, collegiate, and elite athletes
  • Athletes seeking greater confidence and consistency
  • Teams focused on communication and culture
  • Athletes developing leadership skills
  • Competitors managing performance pressure
  • Coaches interested in creating mentally strong environments

 

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST & EXPERTISE

PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE

Helping athletes build confidence that remains steady regardless of outcomes.

MENTAL SKILLS TRAINING

Developing practical routines for focus, confidence, emotional regulation, and consistency.

TEAM CULTURE

Working with teams to improve communication, accountability, leadership, and collective performance.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Helping athletes become stronger leaders both within their teams and beyond sport.

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Minnesota BBHT
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
U.S. Center for Safesport Certified

EDUCATION

MA in Counseling: Sport and Health – Adler University, Chicago
M.Ed. in Sport and Exercise Psychology – Northern Illinois University
Certificate in Sports Management, Northern Illinois University
BS in Health and Human Services – Northern Illinois University

APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY

Alex believes mental performance is a skill that can be intentionally developed through consistent practice and individualized coaching. Every athlete has unique strengths, experiences, and goals, and she works collaboratively to build strategies that help athletes perform confidently while continuing to grow personally.

Her work emphasizes practical tools that athletes can immediately implement during practice, competition, and everyday life.

EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Alex has experience working with athletes and teams across multiple competitive levels while helping individuals improve confidence, focus, communication, and overall mental performance.

Her background includes individual athlete development, team consulting, leadership training, and performance psychology programming designed to support sustainable success.

SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Alex provides presentations for athletes, coaches, parents, and organizations on confidence, leadership, communication, team culture, and practical mental performance strategies.

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READY TO WORK WITH ALEX?

If you're looking to:

  • Improve confidence
  • Strengthen your mental skills
  • Become a better leader
  • Perform more consistently

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