Our goal at Max Out Mindset is to provide world-class elite mindset training. We want to give clarity to the process of training mindset in order to help coaches, athletes, leaders, and teams to reach their full potential. When collaborating with teams, we also work relentlessly on culture and chemistry to help get a team to develop Ultimate Trust.

“Given the talent and experience of the athletes and coaches as well as the depth, health, and intangibles, can an individual or team reach the limits of their capabilities? And then, can they do it under pressure when it matters the most?” - Dr. Larry Widman

Dr. Larry Widman has over 25 years of experience as a psychiatrist and nearly 20 years working as a high-performance mindset coach. Doc works with professional athletes, Olympians, and elite level college and high school athletes as well. He works with multiple NCAA, NAIA and top high school programs throughout the country. Doc has been an integral part of six Division I National Championships, dozens of State Championships and hundreds of teams that have maxed out when it mattered the most. 

Coach Jess Knecht is a former collegiate athlete and volleyball coach. Her coaching style emphasizes mindset training, making it a key skill set for elite athletes and teams. She has greatly impacted individual high-performing athletes and teams through her coaching and mentorship. We are so excited that she is bringing her talent, passion, personality, and energy to the Max Out Mindset team.

Coach Emily, a former All-American collegiate gymnast, serves as an Elite Mindset Coach to high-level athletes and clubs. Her background as a college athlete and physical therapist has given her experiences and knowledge to train elite mindset skills, such as confidence, composure, and commitment. She will help you develop your elite mindset by finding strategies that suit your personal needs. Emily’s coaching style brings positivity and joy, which allows her to be a light for others and help athletes reach their goals both in sport and life.

Coach Scott Papek is a mindset and life coach with accreditation in Positive Psychology. His coaching approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tools to support personal growth and development. As a father of eleven-year-old twins, Coach Papek is actively involved in youth sports, serving as the basketball coach for both his son's and daughter's teams. This unique perspective allows him to gain insights into the challenges young athletes face and how parents and coaches can positively impact their confidence. With Coach Papek's guidance, you will develop an elite mindset by finding strategies that serve you best in life and sport.

A lot has transpired in the world, good and bad, COVID-19 entered our world, political divisiveness became the norm, and societal pressures, especially for 15–22-year-old student-athletes, became heightened and led to the most psychological distress that I have witnessed during my career. This is why we have partnered with the Paige for Paige foundation. 

Paige Roessner, was a fierce competitor on the softball field. Off the field, she also battled with formidable opponents: depression and anxiety. Paige ultimately lost her life to suicide on 3/30/22. Since Paige’s passing, the Play for Paige 33 Foundation was established by her parents, Jason and Barb, to help other student-athletes, like Paige, who are affected by mental illness. Their mission is to help spread awareness about mental health among students and student-athletes so that they know they are not alone, and that there are others fighting their same battles. They will also be providing tools for parents and coaches to help them recognize and support athletes who may be struggling with depression or anxiety.