05/14/2026
We’re beyond excited to welcome Tanelle Smith to the Athletic Advantage team and to officially introduce Mental Performance as a new service offering for our athletes and families!
Tanelle brings a strong foundation in mental performance coaching and athlete development to Athletic Advantage. She holds a Master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She also holds a Level 1 certification from USA Track & Field and serves as a head cross country coach where she emphasizes athlete wellness, resilience, and a postivie team culture. Tanelle has provided one-on-one mental performance coaching to student-athletes, focusing on confidence, focus, and goal setting. With a background in leadership, mentorship, and client success, Tanelle is passionate about helping athletes build the mental skills needed to perform consistently and confidently.
This addition allows us to support not just the physical side of performance, but also the mindset—helping athletes build confidence, manage pressure, stay focused, and perform at their highest level whether they’re overcoming performance anxiety, seeking consistency, or looking for a competitive edge.
Check out our website for more information!
https://www.athleticadv.com/mental-performance
