Meet the founder of MindGrowthLab
Customized mental performance programs for clubs and organizations
Karrie Poppinga,MSCP
MHC, Athletic and Motivational Coach, Pre Licensed Mental Health Counselor
"My growth is cultivating resilience in others"
My name is Karrie Poppinga, my educational background is in Counseling Psychology with practical experience in athletic coaching and mental health both in private and public education.
My name is Karrie Poppinga, my educational background is in Counseling Psychology with practical experience in athletic coaching and mental health both in private and public education.
My expertise is around supporting athletes, coaches and parents navigate the journey of being a high performance athlete.
I use evidence based information to “coach up” ways to grow resilience around: performance, emotional regulation, focus, stress management, and mindset. Playing great is a byproduct of healthy mental fitness!
I retired from professional sports in 2001 and pursued my graduate work in Counseling Psychology at Chaminade University. I've since been coaching athletics at a junior level/high school and Counseling since 2005. In 2022 I founded MindGrowthLab LLC, namely to give back and cultivate resilience in coaches and players in their own athletic journey. Given the increase in depression and performance anxiety in our collegiate and teen athletes post pandemic, MindGrowthlab has grown to be a “mental fitness gym” for many programs.
I’ve been so lucky to have had teachers, coaches and mentors help me navigate my athletic journey but more importantly, they have helped me root down life lessons that have really helped me grow into who I am.
Peace,