Movement Meets Mindset.
Sport psychology, community, and identity. For every athlete in Sacramento.
A holistic approach to human development rooted in sport psychology, social‑emotional learning, and identity‑affirming coaching. We help youth, athletes, and organizations build the mental, emotional, and physical skills needed to thrive.
The Active Mentality Framework
Our framework weaves these four domains together to develop the whole person: mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Social Justice
Youth Development
Centering identity, belonging, and community as foundations for growth.
Applied Sport
Psychology
Teaching focus, confidence, resilience, and performance skills.
Social-Emotional
Learning
Building self‑awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
Positive Youth Development
Bringing together competence confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution.
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Our Core Commitment to Youth
Active Mentality empowers TK–8 students in Sacramento to build physical strength, mental resilience, and a lifelong love of movement, giving every young person the tools to perform boldly in school, sport, and life.
Who We Serve
Built in Sacramento, Rooted in Community
Active Mentality was founded by Hayden, a Sacramento-based Mental Performance Coach, with a Master's in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. Hayden is Maidu and Mexican, and brings more than five years of experience in behavioral health and youth development alongside a lifelong connection to athletics. That background shapes every program, every session, and every space Active Mentality creates. Here identity is a strength, not a footnote.
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Active Mentality also partners with Queers and Allies Fitness to provide specialized mental health and performance support for LGBTQ+ athletes. Every body belongs here.
Sport-Specific Training Programs
Our elevated sports programs integrate skill development with social-emotional learning, so young athletes grow as players and as people.
Soccer
Technical development + SEL foundations
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Hoops Lab
Basketball skill‑building + confidence training
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Gridiron Play
Flag football fundamentals + teamwork and resilience