Mental Resilience Coach Stone
Licensed Professional

Mental Resilience Coach

Dear Parents and Athletes,

At Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy, we’re not just building stronger players—we’re shaping stronger minds! Introducing Coach Stone, our Certified Stress and Anxiety Specialist and Certified Mindfulness Practitioner, who leads our exclusive Mental Resilience Program. This optional service is designed to equip our athletes with the tools to thrive under pressure, both on and off the court. It is included in our Club Program Packages.

Why Mental Resilience Matters

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of competitive volleyball, mental toughness is the key to unlocking peak performance. Coach Stone’s proven strategies help athletes:

Identify and manage stress to stay calm and focused during critical moments.
Transform pressure into positive energy to fuel confidence and drive.
Build lifelong skills for resilience, self-awareness, and emotional strength.

What We Offer

Throughout the club season, our teams have the opportunity to participate in optional, team-focused sessions with Coach Stone. These engaging, one-on-one team meetings provide:

Practical techniques to handle game-day nerves and performance anxiety.
Mindfulness practices to enhance focus and mental clarity.
Personalized guidance to empower athletes to turn challenges into opportunities.

Why Choose Driven Dragons?

Our Mental Resilience Program sets us apart by prioritizing the whole athlete—mind, body, and spirit. Coach Stone’s expertise and passion for mental wellness create a supportive environment where athletes grow as competitors and as individuals. Parents, you’ll love seeing your athlete gain confidence and poise, while athletes, you’ll feel unstoppable on the court!

Join Us Today!

Give your athlete the edge they need to succeed. Enroll in Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy Club Programs and opt into our Mental Resilience Program to unlock their full potential.

Together, let’s build champions who are as strong mentally as they are physically.

Kristen Yehiel, CPSC, CYT

Director of Integrative Therapies

Behavior Correction Specialist

About Me.

At Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy, developing strong volleyball skills and teamwork is just one part of the journey. We also recognize that the mental game — confidence, resilience, emotional strength, and joy in the sport — is what keeps young athletes thriving on and off the court. That’s why we’re proud to introduce ERC, a trusted mental performance partner dedicated to supporting parents and guardians as they help their youth athletes grow mentally strong without losing their love for the game.

In youth volleyball, mental resilience isn’t a bonus — it’s a skill that helps players stay confident, regulate nerves, and enjoy every moment of growth on the court. ERC helps families make that happen.

As a behavior correction specialist and counselor, I help adults shape environments that build emotional resilience and confident athletes.

Who is ERC?

Behavior Specialist & Counsuler

Behavior Specialist & Counselor

What ERC Brings to
Your Family:

Parental Coaching & Guidance

Mental Resilience Strategies

Communication & Support

Emotinal Safety First

Why This Matters to Parents

Confidence, Resilience Passion, life skills.

ERC is a behavior correction specialist and counselor with extensive experience guiding adults who support youth athletes. Kristen works with families to build deeper emotional understanding, practical tools for resilience, and communication skills that uplift confidence — not pressure. Her approach is grounded in real-world experience and compassionate support.

Parental Coaching & Guidance: Learn how to support your athlete in ways that strengthen their motivation, confidence, and self-belief — without evaluating or critiquing outcomes.
Mental Resilience Strategies: Practical tools that help athletes manage pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and stay focused and joyful throughout the season.
Communication Support: Help for adults to speak with intention — so encouragement feels empowering and safe rather than stressful.
Emotional Safety First: ERC emphasizes consistent emotional support that nurtures a resilient mindset and preserves a long-term love of the sport.

As a caregiver, your words and presence shape your athlete’s inner voice. With ERC’s guidance, you’ll learn how to support your child so they:

Stay confident when the stakes are high
Bounce back from mistakes with grace
Keep their passion for the sport alive
Carry the lessons of volleyball into life beyond the gym

Rise to Greatness

We specialize in growing elite volleyball players and Leaders on and off the court.