MAX OUT MINDSET

Our goal at Max Out Mindset is to provide world-class elite mindset training. We want to give clarity to the process of training mindset in order to help coaches, athletes, leaders, and teams to reach their full potential. When collaborating with teams, we also work relentlessly on culture and chemistry to help get a team to develop Ultimate Trust.

High School and College Teams

Given the talent and experience of the athletes and coaches as well as the depth, health, and intangibles, can an individual or team reach the limits of their capabilities? And then, can they do it under pressure when it matters the most? Max Out Mindset has been integral in achieving nine college and professional national championships and numerous high school championships.

Club and AAU

Club athletes often struggle with confidence, handling pressure, and maintaining focus in critical moments. Through our proven techniques, athletes learn to overcome self-doubt, embrace adversity, and perform at their best when it matters most. Ready to unlock your club's full potential and max out your mind? Join us and take the next step toward mastering your mental game.

Keynote and Seminars

Whether working with individuals, businesses, or athletic teams, Max Out Mindset focuses on training the 4 C’s of an elite mindset—Commitment, Confidence, Concentration, and Composure. With teams, we emphasize building Ultimate Trust through role acceptance and vulnerability, fostering deeper connections and stronger performance. Whether onstage or virtually, Max Out Mindset delivers an inspiring, energetic, and actionable message.

Our Founder

Dr. Larry Widman has over 25 years of experience as a psychiatrist and nearly 20 years as a high-performance mindset coach. He works with CEOs, corporations, professional athletes, military leaders, Olympians, and multiple NCAA and high school teams. Dr. Widman has been integral in achieving nine college and professional national championships and numerous high school championships. He has also helped dozens of teams max out when it matters most.

Elite Mindset Coach Jess

Coach Jess Knecht is a former collegiate athlete and volleyball coach. Her coaching style emphasizes mindset training, making it a key skill set for elite athletes and teams. She has greatly impacted individual high-performing athletes and teams through her coaching and mentorship. We are so excited that she is bringing her talent, passion, personality, and energy to the Max Out Mindset team.

Elite Mindset Coach Scott

Coach Scott Papek, based in the Boston area, is a former music industry high-performance strategist who has transformed his understanding of performance and resilience into elite mindset coaching for athletes, coaches, and teams. Understanding the unique challenges athletes face, such as lacking confidence and falling short under pressure, Coach Papek focuses on training the 4 C's of an elite mindset—Commitment, Confidence, Concentration, and Composure. Book 1:1 coaching with Scott to build an elite mindset and excel under pressure, no matter your age or skill level.

Elite Mindset Coach Emily

Coach Emily, a former All-American collegiate gymnast, serves as an Elite Mindset Coach to high-level athletes and clubs. Her background as a college athlete and physical therapist has given her experiences and knowledge to train elite mindset skills, such as confidence, composure, and commitment. She will help you develop your elite mindset by finding strategies that suit your personal needs. Emily’s coaching style brings positivity and joy, which allows her to be a light for others and help athletes reach their goals both in sport and life.

A lot has transpired in the world, good and bad, COVID-19 entered our world, political divisiveness became the norm, and societal pressures, especially for 15–22-year-old student-athletes, became heightened and led to the most psychological distress that I have witnessed during my career. This is why we have partnered with the Paige for Paige foundation. 

Paige Roessner, was a fierce competitor on the softball field. Off the field, she also battled with formidable opponents: depression and anxiety. Paige ultimately lost her life to suicide on 3/30/22. Since Paige’s passing, the Play for Paige 33 Foundation was established by her parents, Jason and Barb, to help other student-athletes, like Paige, who are affected by mental illness. Their mission is to help spread awareness about mental health among students and student-athletes so that they know they are not alone, and that there are others fighting their same battles. They will also be providing tools for parents and coaches to help them recognize and support athletes who may be struggling with depression or anxiety.