Meet Sarah Straton

Redondo Beach, California

I look for athletes who are driven to seek coaching because they recognize that there is something they would like to change in their lives and are ready to do something about it. I appreciate clients who can be self-reflective and are open to expanding their capacity for discomfort.

I’m a positive psychology coach and Olympian helping athletes and parents of athletes to improve performance, wellbeing, and communication, not just in sports, but in life.

I support clients to optimize their performance AND well-being, emphasizing the whole person, not just the athlete. My philosophy is based on Self-Determination Theory: that we are all innately driven toward growth, and that optimal conditions (where our psychological needs for autonomy, mastery, and connection are met) lead to increased performance.

Humanistic. I strive to create an environment that allows my clients to pursue growth, development and higher performance while being their full and authentic selves

The Book Thief

Ted Lasso, Barry

Finding Mastery, with Michael Gervais (the sports psychologist who changed my life!)

Representing my country at the Olympic Games

The support I have received from family, friends, and helping professionals that has allowed me to live this amazing life... and of course I'm grateful for the unconditional love I receive from my golden retriever, Geordie

Confidence, communication, motivation, dealing with perfectionism, parenting