Mental Game and Performance Coach to Athletes
Lane Schwarz is a mental performance coach with a Master of Science in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health Science from Luther College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Lane is working toward earning his Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) designation through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is a certified Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP), trained directly by Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports, LLC.
Lane brings hands-on experience working with athletes at every level. Through the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at Minnesota State, he has worked with individual and group mental performance coaching with high school, collegiate, and ROTC athletes. He has designed sport-specific mental skills programs targeting confidence, focus, competitive readiness, emotional control, and resilience.
He also served as the mental performance coach at Tennis and Life Camps at Gustavus Adolphus College, one of the largest tennis camps in the country, delivering workshops to more than 1,500 athletes ranging in age from 6 to 80. Lane has worked with athletes in baseball, track and field, cross country, golf, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, soccer, motocross, and wrestling.
A multi-sport athlete and former collegiate competitor in cross country and track, Lane understands firsthand the mental demands of competition. His own challenges as an athlete drive his passion for helping athletes reach their goals in sports. Lane is dedicated to helping athletes of all ages build the mental tools they need to compete freely, perform consistently, and reach their full potential.
What Athletes, Parents, & Coaches Say
“Mental game truly transformed”
“Our son’s mental game has truly transformed. We went from seeing constant frustration and perfectionism to watching him develop the ability to stay composed, confident, and in control during high-pressure, stressful game situations. Not only has his mindset improved, but we have also seen tremendous growth in his hitting and pitching. We are so grateful for Lane and the time, dedication, and energy he invested in helping our son grow—not only as an athlete, but as a competitor and young person. We would absolutely recommend Lane to any athlete looking to improve their mental game, and we would not hesitate to return in the future if additional guidance and support is needed.”
~Halie Ory, Sports Parent
“Overcome the throwing yips and regained his confidence“
“Lane Schwarz played a huge role in helping my son overcome the throwing yips and regain his confidence on the field. His patience, knowledge, and ability to connect with young athletes gave my son the tools he needed to trust himself again and enjoy the game. Thanks to Lane’s guidance, he not only improved his throwing mechanics but also developed the mental confidence to perform under pressure. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Lane had on both his game and his love for baseball.”
~Matt Henry, Sports Parent
“Incredible addition to our staff”
“Lane was an incredible addition to our staff and one of the most impactful mental performance coaches we’ve had the opportunity to work with. He fully immersed himself in our camp environment, building strong relationships with both our athletes and our staff. Lane led engaging classroom sessions for all ages, provided meaningful one-on-one support to our adult participants, and also took the time to work individually with staff members. Lane was truly fantastic – we couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our team.”
~Cal Carlson (Associate Director of Tennis and Life Camps)
“Lane has helped me find joy again”
“Lane Schwarz helped me find balance in my drive to compete and desire to see myself as more than my results. Our coaching sessions were relaxed and conversational, with Lane letting me guide the focus of our conversations. He encourages those he works with to take ownership of their action plan and stay accountable to what they can control. Lane has helped me find joy when I play sports and provided me the tools to perform at my best, his performance tips are ones I’ll keep for life!”
~Brendan Klein (tennis and soccer player)
“Made a tremendous difference”
“Working with Lane has made a tremendous difference in our son’s confidence and his approach to baseball. He learned practical, game-day strategies that help him manage pressure, stay focused, and trust himself when things get hard. What stood out to us was how much our son looked forward to these coaching sessions and how proud he was to apply what he learned on the field. We’ve seen growth in his confidence, resilience, and self-belief, both as a player and as a young person. We are grateful for the positive impact this experience has had on him and the toolkit he gained to help manage stress in all parts of life.
~Baseball Parent“
“Working with Lane was Great”
“Working with Lane was great! I definitely ended the season better than I started. Even threw decent BP to the varsity kids once the playoffs started, which is where the yips first crept up about 3 years back. I think I was a positive for sure. I’ll keep you guys in mind for sure next season!“
~Jon, HS Baseball Coach
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Last Updated on July 16, 2026