About Sly

Sly Walters is a Sport Psychologist and Certified Athletic Performance Specialist with over 19 years of experiencet helping athletes unlock their full potential—mentally and physically. With a background in high-performance coaching and a calm, client-centered approach, Sly empowers athletes to build confidence, overcome performance blocks, and thrive under pressure.

He has worked with athletes across all levels, including Olympians and youth competitors, blending evidence-based mental performance strategies with a deep understanding of physical readiness. His philosophy combines mindfulness, trust-building, and goal-driven mental skills to create lasting transformation in both sport and life.

Whether you’re facing fear of failure, struggling with self-doubt, or striving for peak performance, Sly helps you turn your mind into your greatest advantage—on and off the field.

 Key Areas of Sport Psychology Support

•  Strengthening Parent-Child Dynamics in Sport

  • Helps parents and young athletes build open, trust-based communication

  • Offers guidance on how to support without adding pressure

  • Facilitates shared understanding around goals, emotions, and expectations

• Helping Young Athletes Manage Anxiety

  • Teaches tools to recognize, express, and regulate emotions

  • Builds self-awareness and emotional resilience in high-pressure situations

  • Supports children in navigating fears around performance, judgment, or failure

•  Designing Pre-Game Routines for Confidence & Focus

  • Customizes mental warm-ups to reduce nerves and build consistency

  • Introduces visualization, breathing, cue words, and focus drills

  • Helps athletes enter games with clarity, calm, and composure

 Addressing Phone & Screen Addiction in Young Athletes

• • Promotes healthier digital habits through goal-setting and awareness

  • Supports parents in creating boundaries that don’t feel like punishment

  • Connects phone use to sleep, focus, self-worth, and performance outcomes

•  Empowering Young Athletes Through Positive Self-Talk & Identity Building

  • Helps athletes replace self-doubt with performance-driven language

  • Builds internal motivation and confidence beyond external validation

  • Encourages identity development outside of just sport success

•  Incorporating Mindfulness & Mental Reset Strategies

  • Teaches body scans, breathing, and visualization to help athletes reset

  • Encourages presence and emotional regulation on and off the field

•  Supporting Athletes Through Life Transitions & Setbacks

  • Helps athletes navigate challenges such as injuries, team cuts, or family changes

  • Provides a safe space for emotional processing and goal realignment