Mental Performance Training with The Athletes Health
Team Iowa has partnered with The Athletes Health (TAH) to add mental performance training into our athlete development system.
This season, every athlete will take part in short, high-energy Mental Reps designed to build the same qualities we value on the court.
This training is built around three pillars:
Confident. Flexible. Fun.
Each session helps players strengthen confidence, stay flexible when things don’t go as planned, and rediscover the fun that keeps them competing.
How It Works
For Athletes
- 5-15-minute Mental Reps at the start of practice every other Monday
- Reset exercises, focus drills, and pressure-control techniques built into basketball practice
- Learn how to think clearer, reset faster, build mental toughness, and enjoy competition more
For Coaches
- 30-minute monthly workshops on coaching the mental side of performance
- Plug-and-play “mental reps” for warm-ups or huddles
- Language and tools that build team composure and connection
For Parents
- 30-minute workshop once a month promoting the assistance of parent support
- Learn what your athlete is working on and how to support their mental growth
- Take home short exercises to reinforce confidence and focus
Season Flow
- Begins the week of Oct 20, 2025
- Break between Thanksgiving – Christmas
- Runs through end of February
Why It Matters
At Team Iowa, we train skills, strategy, and strength — now we’re training the mind to match.
Through this partnership, players will:
- Reset after mistakes and pressure moments
- Stay composed under stress
- Trust their training
- Play with confidence and not fear
By season’s end, athletes will walk away more Confident, more Flexible, and having more Fun. The mindset every player needs to grow both in basketball and for beyond.
TAH Mental Phronoic™ Gym (Free Access for Team Iowa Families)
All Team Iowa athletes and parents receive free access to the Mental Phronoic™ Gym, an online community and training space for parents and coaches to keep building mental strength and support between sessions.
Inside the Gym:
- Short exclusive mental exercises
- Additional resources
- Live and recorded group sessions with Gabe Rummel, M.S.
Join the gym for free!
Free 1-on-1 Mental Training Session (Complimentary)
Every Team Iowa family can schedule a free 30–45 minute mental training call with Gabe Rummel. The call is customized to your athlete and gives you one practical exercise you can use before shots, after misses, and in crunch time.
What you get
- A quick strengths scan for confidence and composure
- One mental exercise your athlete can use immediately
- Next steps to keep things Confident, Flexible, and Fun
We will be present every Monday. When you are ready, grab your free call here!
Meet The Coach
Gabe Rummel, M.S. and Founder of The Athletes Health
Gabe is a Mental Performance Coach who works with athletes, coaches, and parents across Iowa to help them train their minds like their bodies, and improve confidence while handling pressure in sports for life.
His 3C Framework of Clarity, Confidence, and Composure is the foundation of every TAH session. Expect short, active, and practical exercises, not lectures, that athletes can feel working right away.
Looking Ahead
Throughout the season, you’ll see Gabe at practices leading athlete sessions and hosting optional parent and coach clinics.
Watch for monthly updates, take-home mental exercises, and more invitations to get your free one-on-one Mental Training Session.
You will see reminders about the free training call and Mental Phronoic™ Gym access in monthly updates.