Performance Psychology Publications
Books and structured resources that translate performance psychology into practical tools used by performers and high-achievers.
Featured Publication
InStep: The Inner Choreography of Your Performance Mindset
Steve Vasco
Performance mentality coach with 30+ years training elite dancers
Technical skill is only half the equation.
What happens when your mind holds you back?
Every dancer knows the frustration. You’ve trained the steps. You’ve refined the technique. Yet when it matters most—under pressure, in competition, on stage—doubt creeps in, focus falters, and confidence disappears.
You’re not alone. Even the most physically gifted performers struggle when their mental training hasn’t kept pace with their physical ability.
InStep introduces the ReFrame System®, a structured methodology designed to help dancers and performers develop the mental clarity, focus, confidence, and resilience that separate peak performers from those who plateau.
What You’ll Learn from InStep
Use 3–4 “pillars” describing benefits. Example:
How you respond to pressure situations.
Emotional triggers that affect execution.
Where focus and confidence fluctuate.
Patterns that impact consistency.
The ReFrame Performance System Explained
Brief explain why the system matters and how it links to the book. Pull from overall system logic.
Performance Training Resources
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ReFrame System worksheets
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Downloadable guides
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Related articles & blog posts
What Readers Are Saying
Before working with Peak Mind Mechanics, my daughter had the physical ability but struggled to execute under competitive pressure. Through a structured, diagnostic approach, Steve helped her identify where her performance was breaking down and put systems in place to manage those moments. The change wasn’t just increased confidence—it was clarity. She now performs with focus and resilience, and approaches challenges with a calm, methodical mindset. Most importantly, she’s enjoying the game again.
