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We are currently working with athletes across the Ottawa and Toronto area to enhance performance through individual sessions, team workshops, and sport organizations.

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Mental performance consulting helps individuals and teams build the mental skills needed to perform at a higher level. This can include confidence, focus, emotional regulation, resilience, stress management, self-talk, preparation routines, and performing well under pressure.

Strike Zone Performance works with athletes, teams, performers, students, and professionals who want to improve how they think, respond, and perform in high-pressure environments.

No. While sports performance is a strong part of the business, the same mental skills apply to performing arts, academics, leadership, career development, and other high-pressure environments.

It can help with confidence issues, performance anxiety, lack of focus, negative self-talk, emotional regulation, pressure, inconsistency, motivation, resilience after setbacks, and preparation for important moments.

No. Mental performance consulting is focused on performance, skill development, and practical strategies that can be used in real-life situations like training, competition, work, or leadership. It is not a replacement for therapy or clinical mental health treatment.

Yes. Online coaching sessions are available, making it easier for clients in Ottawa, Toronto, and beyond to access support.

A free discovery call is a chance to talk about your goals, current challenges, and what kind of support may be the right fit. It also gives you the opportunity to ask questions before booking services.

The first session is focused on understanding your goals, current situation, performance challenges, and areas for growth. From there, a plan can be built around practical strategies and measurable progress.

Individual sessions are designed for one-on-one support. They help clients work through personal performance challenges, build mental skills, and develop strategies tailored to their goals, strengths, and areas for growth.

Topics may include confidence building, focus and concentration, stress and pressure management, emotional regulation, resilience, self-talk regulation, preparation strategies, and pre-performance routines.

A team workshop is a group-based mental performance service designed to help teams strengthen mindset, communication, resilience, focus, leadership, and performance under pressure.

Yes. Team workshops should be tailored to the team’s age group, level of play, goals, and current challenges. That makes the content more relevant and more useful.

Career coaching can help with confidence in high-pressure situations, communication and professional presence, handling workplace stress, navigating career transitions, and building a clearer plan for growth.

That depends on whether you are looking for one-on-one support, team-based development, or help in a professional setting. A free discovery call is the best place to figure out the right fit.

You can book directly through the website’s contact or booking form. A free discovery call is available for those who want to learn more before committing to a service.

Results vary, but clients often work toward stronger confidence, better focus, improved emotional control, more effective preparation, and greater consistency in high-pressure situations.

Some clients notice shifts early, especially when they begin applying the right strategies consistently. Long-term change depends on the individual, the challenge, and how committed they are to the process.

Because talent alone is not enough. Pressure, doubt, distraction, and inconsistency can hold people back even when they have the physical or technical ability. Mental performance consulting helps build the mindset required to actually use your skills when it matters.

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About Ashley Strike

“I’ve been immersed in sport for as long as I can remember. Like many athletes, I was introduced early—starting in figure skating before finding my way to hockey at age nine. I played boys’ hockey until I was 13, eventually transitioning into competitive girls’ hockey. As a shorter athlete, I constantly felt the need to prove myself. That mindset shaped me into a relentless worker, always striving to be the hardest-working player on the ice—but it also led to a habit of focusing only on what I lacked, rather than what I was doing well.

Looking for a new challenge, I made the transition to rugby. I was drawn to the sport’s inclusivity and the way it celebrates different body types and skill sets. It felt like an opportunity to unlock a new version of myself. However, I quickly realized that my biggest obstacle wasn’t the sport—it was my mindset. Perfectionism, self-doubt, and harsh self-criticism followed me, often showing up most intensely in competition. While I performed confidently in practice, game situations triggered doubt and negative self-talk that held me back.

Eventually, I reached a turning point. I recognized that my internal dialogue was limiting my potential, and I made the decision to address it. In my second year, I began working with a sport psychology student who helped me identify the mental barriers I had created. That experience was transformative. I learned how to reframe my thinking, let go of mistakes, and compete with freedom and confidence. For the first time, I was playing the way I knew I was capable of.

That shift didn’t just change how I felt—it changed my performance. During my university career, our team went from a fourth-place finish to winning the RESEQ championship twice and competing at Nationals. I was also selected to the Quebec Provincial Women’s Rugby Program, where I competed for ten years alongside athletes who went on to represent Canada. None of that would have been possible without investing in my mental development.

One of the most valuable lessons rugby taught me was adaptability. In one season, I played multiple positions to meet the needs of the team. That experience challenged me to put ego aside, embrace versatility, and deepen my understanding of the game. What once felt like weaknesses—my attention to detail and critical mindset—became strengths when applied constructively. I learned to stay present, trust my abilities, and respond effectively to whatever the game demanded.

Today, that journey fuels my passion for helping other athletes. I know firsthand how powerful mindset can be—not just in performance, but in personal growth. I work with athletes to develop self-awareness, build confidence, and navigate the challenges that come with high-level sport. Because ultimately, it’s not just about talent—it’s about how you respond when things don’t go your way.”

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