The ACE Mental Performance Team

Our Story

We met during our time at the University of Denver, joining together as co-consultants for one of our placements while we were students and the rest is history! This opportunity sparked our relationship— professional and outside of mental performance. Leaning on one another for guidance throughout the program led to endless coffee shop meetings, lots of back and forth texts, and ultimately here!

  • Sophie Mader, M.A.

    Co-Founder, Mental Performance Consultant

    M.A. Sport and Performance Psychology, The University of Denver, CO

    B.S. Psychology, Missouri Southern State University, MO

    Performance Background: NCAA Division II Volleyball 

    Theory of Performance Excellence

    I approach striving for performance excellence by first building self-awareness - fostering acceptance as well as the understanding of what the person needs to be at their best. This begins the collaboration on how to develop focus, optimal regulation, confidence, and a deep rooted sense of purpose. Understanding these core principles foster performance excellence, but allowing the space for collaboration on how these skills can be developed based on the unique experiences of the person.

  • Clarissa Wienckowski, M.A.

    Co-Founder, Mental Performance Consultant

    M.A. Sport and Performance Psychology, University of Denver, CO 

    B.S. Psychology & Sport and Exercise Science, Marian University, WI 

    Performance Background: Junior Olympic Runner 

    Theory of Performance Excellence

    I believe approaching performance excellence begins with creating a foundation centered around increased self-awareness which promotes acceptance. When we begin to understand how we are on a moment-to-moment basis we can then learn more about where different mental skills can be integrated. This could look like routines, confidence, self-talk, and learning to shift our attention. I approach performance excellence with the mindset of walking alongside those I work with, fostering collaboration to allow our work to focus on what is most relevant for them. 

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