Where Golf Meets Science, Psychology, and Pressure — and You Learn to Thrive Under All Three
The difference between being good and being great isn’t your swing — it’s your state of mind.
At the Mental Golf Performance Lab, we train golfers to think, feel, and compete like champions — when it matters most.
At the Mental Golf Performance Lab, we help golfers at every level — elite juniors, college players, and committed amateurs — perform their best when it matters most.
Our approach is built around one simple truth: every shot is both physical and psychological. Using biomechanics, neuroscience, and mental conditioning, we identify what’s really holding you back — and build a plan to fix it.
The Lab Advantage: Smarter Training for a Tougher Game
1. Technical Precision
We start with a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) screening to identify the true source of your performance limits — body, swing, or mindset. You’ll see exactly how your movement patterns affect your game under pressure.
2. Psychological Profiling
Using validated mental performance assessments, we build your Athlete Profile — uncovering confidence levels, emotional triggers, and focus patterns that shape your decisions and consistency on the course.
3. Real-World Pressure Simulation
Talking about pressure doesn’t prepare you for it — training under it does. We recreate competitive conditions using controlled stress drills so you can master calm focus when the stakes are real.
4. Measured Mental Performance
With Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and FocusCalm technology, we track your physiological reactions to stress in real time — and monitor your growth week to week.
5. Data-Driven Results
Your training plan integrates HRV, FocusCalm data, Strokes Gained stats, and video feedback into one system — so you always know what’s improving, why it’s improving, and what to do next.
Who We Work With
For Golfers
- 1:1 sessions integrating swing mechanics and mental performance
- On-course training and tournament preparation
- Real-time biofeedback and decision-making analysis
For Parents
- Monthly progress and alignment meetings
- Confidence and focus strategies for competition
- College recruitment and performance pathway support
Why It Works
Because this isn’t just coaching — it’s applied sport psychology and performance science in action.
Led by Dr. Kevin Goddu, Ph.D., ABSP, MGCP, every program blends cutting-edge science with decades of experience helping golfers succeed under pressure.
About Dr. Kevin Goddu
Ph.D. with advanced coursework in Psychology of Competition & Peak Performance (Harvard University)
Board Certified in Sport Psychology (ABSP)
Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) — equivalent in practice to CMPC
TPI Level 2 Golf Certified
Proven record with professional, collegiate, and elite junior golfers
Master Your Mind. Measure Your Progress. Play Your Best Golf.
Ready to see what’s possible when your mind and mechanics work together?
Book a Free 15-Minute Mental Game Assessment
In person or online — no obligation, just insight.
WE HELP OTHER ATHLETES AND PERFORMERS
If you compete, you belong here. We work with developing and elite performers from youth to professional levels.
Sport & Domain Specifics
Field & Court Sports: Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Hockey, Basketball
• Pre‑play routines, confidence, focus switching, team communication
Precision & Endurance: Tennis, Golf, Track/XC, Swimming, Rowing
• Pre‑point routines, pacing strategies, imagery, arousal regulation
Aesthetic & Artistic: Dance, Music, Figure Skating, Theater
• Performance nerves, audition pressure, imagery, breathwork
What You’ll Gain
• Rock‑solid confidence that survives slumps and setbacks
• Focus and composure under pressure (pre‑shot, at‑bat, on stage, in the boardroom)
• Clear routines and reset strategies after mistakes
• Improved decision‑making and clutch execution
• Healthier self‑talk and resilient mindset
The ASP Coaching Method
We combine sport‑specific mental skills with biofeedback and performance analytics—so you can measure progress and feel it on game day.
1. Assessment – Intake interview, validated mindset inventories, FocusCalm, and HRV/HRD baseline readings.
2. Plan – Personalized roadmap targeting confidence, concentration, emotional control, and routines.
3. Train – Breath training, activation/de‑activation, imagery, attentional control, self‑talk scripts, routines.
4. Validate – Progress reviews, biofeedback re‑checks, and performance metrics to verify gains.
Common Questions
Q: Is this therapy?
A: No. Mental performance coaching is educational and skill‑based, focused on competition skills like confidence, focus, and routines. Clinical concerns are referred to licensed providers.
Q: How soon will I notice results?
A: Every athlete’s progress is unique. Some notice positive changes in awareness, confidence, or focus within the first few sessions, while others experience gradual improvement over time. Developing lasting mental habits often requires consistent practice and patience across multiple sessions.
Q: Do you work with teams or groups?
A: Yes—team workshops and coach education are available.
Q: Do you coach non‑sport performers?
A: Absolutely. We routinely coach dancers, musicians, public speakers, and business leaders.
Contact
Book a Free 15‑Minute Consultation
Email: drkevin@allsportspsychology.com
Phone: (978) 427‑1621
63 Middlesex Street #13
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
