Give your teen athlete the edge the scoreboard doesn't measure.

I'm a Mental Performance Coach with a passion for helping athletes strengthen their mindset and perform with confidence. Drawing from both my professional training and personal experience as an athlete, I work with individuals to navigate challenges, perform under pressure, and enjoy their sport more fully.

I come from a competitive figure skating background, where I trained and competed for over 15 years. Having experienced the mental, physical, and emotional demands of sport firsthand, I understand the unique pressures athletes face and the importance of developing skills that support both performance and overall well-being.

I earned my master's degree in Sport Psychology and have worked with athletes, teams, and coaches across a wide range of sports. Through this work, I have helped athletes manage performance anxiety, build confidence, improve self-talk, strengthen focus and present moment awareness, and develop effective goal setting strategies.

I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where athletes can grow, challenge themselves, and build skills that serve them in both sport and everyday life.

Gila Kurtz is a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and passionate educator dedicated to empowering the next generation through the transformative power of the dog-human bond. As the Founder and Executive Director of The BOLO Project, Gila leads a groundbreaking nonprofit that equips teens with confidence, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership skills, blending neuroscience-based strategies with the unconditional love of dogs.

A lifelong teacher and coach, Gila has inspired thousands through her dynamic workshops, speaking engagements, and as co-founder of Dog is Good, a nationally recognized lifestyle brand for dog lovers. She has been honored with multiple awards for her leadership and innovation, including recognition as Woman of the Year in Business.

With a background in education and over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Gila brings a unique ability to connect with teens and parents alike—meeting them where they are, and guiding them toward who they can become. Her mission is simple yet profound: to raise a generation of teens who lead with confidence, live with intention, and understand that their greatest strength lies in connection—to themselves, to others, and to the world around them.