08/14/2026
Reminder that Sunday is our mandatory Parent/Athlete Meeting for anyone who may play a sport this school year. We're pleased to have Dr. Cindra Kamphoff joining us to teach practical tools for improving confidence. See you Sunday!
Thanks to a grant from the MSHSL Foundation, we are pleased to have Cindra Kamphoff, PhD as keynote speaker at our mandatory parent/athlete meeting for all sports participants on Sunday, August 16 at 5:30 pm.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes, and championship teams. She speaks on the topic of peak performance and how to be your best even more often. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings for four years, working one-on-one with the players. Cindra worked with the United States Olympic Track and Field team while they were at the Tokyo Olympics working with the athletes one-on-one to help them train their minds.
She is the author of an Amazon bestseller, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge and the corresponding workbook. Her upcoming book, The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Turn Self-Doubt into Self-Belief will be published September 1st by Simon and Schuster.
She is the owner of the Mentally Strong Institute, a firm that provides coaching to leaders and athletes. Her podcast, The High Performance Mindset podcast, has over 2 million downloads and is ranked in the .5% of all podcasts where she interviews thought leaders about mindset.
Keynote Description
The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Turn Self-Doubt into Self-Belief
Confidence isn’t fixed. It fluctuates. It rises and falls based on context, role, and pressure. Yet it remains one of the most powerful drivers of athletic performance, well-being, and results.
Our 2025 National Research Study on Confidence reveals a growing confidence crisis in America — particularly among Gen Z and young Millennials. When confidence is inconsistent, athletes and coaches overthink. They question their value. They hesitate.
In this powerful keynote, you’ll discover the 7 research-backed practices that build durable, sustainable confidence. Athletes, coaches, and parents will walk away with tangible tools to strengthen their own confidence and create environments where others can thrive — so they can show up fully, lead boldly, and perform at their best no matter the challenge.
