Meet Ryann Martin

Session Rate: $85

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

About Me

Ryann is an athlete-turned-mental performance coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Ryann provides practical, straight-forward advice to help athletes maximize their mental edge, attain healthy work-life balance, and helps build their confidence to help each athlete perform at their peak potential.

Why I Want To Be A Coach

Ryann Martin is a mental performance coach currently living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. Her sports of interest are primarily volleyball, baseball, and tennis. Ryann played competitive volleyball for nearly 15 years, playing through college at both the University of Florida and Vanderbilt University as a middle and right side hitter. Her approach is athlete-centered in the hopes to develop a more well-rounded and confident athlete and individual.

A “Double-Dore,” Ryann obtained her Bachelor of Science in Human & Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and is about to graduate with her Master of Education in Leadership & Organizational Performance from Vanderbilt University Peabody College. She is currently the Strategic Impact Analyst at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

My Coaching Philosophy

I believe that developing one’s mental game and learning to think productively is one of the most empowering things an athlete can experience. My approach is athlete-centered; supporting each athlete’s unique mental challenges at their own pace and maximizing their mental edge and performance improvement while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

I Best Describe My Coaching Style As…

Holistic. You are not just an athlete – you are human. As humans, we each have a unique life experience that affects us in different, novel ways. To me, it is important to look at and appreciate each component of one’s identity, in addition to being an athlete, when strengthening your mental game.

My Favorite Book is…

Pride & Prejudice

My Favorite Movie/TV Show is…

Favorite Movie: V for Vendetta

Favorite TV Show: Handmaid’s Tale and 90 Day Fiancé (no judging!)

My Favorite Podcast is…

N/a sadly!

My Proudest Accomplishment is…

Working on my second degree from Vanderbilt University!

I’m Most Grateful For…

My incredible family and friends.

My Specialty

Confidence/Leadership/Conflict Resolution/Transitioning outside of sports

What I Look For In The Athletes I Coach

An athlete who is able to take feedback and follow through on feedback from session to session. I really would like to work with athletes who genuinely want to improve, not just because their parents told them to see me.