PRIVATE COACHING & MENTAL PERFORMANCE
Develop the skill. Strengthen the mindset. Compete with confidence.
Elite Minds provides comprehensive private coaching for baseball and softball athletes, from age 8 through the professional level — combining skill development, mental performance, and personal growth with a specialized approach for every stage of the game.
Built for competitors at every level. Developed with the whole athlete in mind.
WHO IS THIS FOR
FOR ATHLETES AGES 8 to PRO
Get better at the game and in the game
You want to improve your hitting, pitching, and catching while also building the confidence, focus, and mental toughness to compete at your best when it matters most.
FOR PARENTS
Coaching that develops the whole athlete
You want more than reps and drills. You want structured, age-appropriate coaching that builds real skill alongside resilience, accountability, and self-awareness — guided by a coach with D1 experience and an MSW background.
WHAT SETS ELITE MINDS APART
One adjustment improves the entire game
Nichole specializes in training the underlying movement tendencies that connect hitting, pitching and catching. Instead of coaching each skill in isolation, she identifies the patterns that link them — so a single adjustment can improve an athlete’s entire game.
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That’s what connected coaching looks like. Pair that skill development with structured mental performance training, and athletes don’t just get better — they develop the confidence and awareness to apply what they’ve learned under pressure.
MEET YOUR COACH
Nichole Schroeder, MSW.
Former D1 athlete · UT Softball staff · Head Coach, Bighorns (LSCL) · Private coach · MSW
Nichole works with baseball and softball athletes on both the physical and mental sides of their game, providing private skill instruction in hitting, pitching, and catching combined with mental performance coaching that addresses confidence, pressure, resilience, and personal growth.
Her approach is built on three years with the University of Texas softball staff, a D1 playing career, graduate training in social work, and experience as a collegiate head coach. That combination gives her a holistic, athlete-centered perspective that develops the complete player — not just isolated skills.
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HOW IT WORKS
Getting started is simple
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Reach out to Nichole
Get in touch directly to discuss your athlete's goals, current level, and what kind of support would serve them best.
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Choose your package
Browse coaching packages on the Memberships page and find the level of commitment and support that fits your athlete's stage of development.
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Begin coaching
Start working with Nichole through private skill training, structured mental performance coaching, and a development approach built around your athlete.
What athletes work on
Skill and mindset, together
Elite Minds pairs private skill instruction with mental performance coaching so improvements on the field are backed by the confidence and composure to use them.
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Hitting, pitching & catching
Private skill instruction focused on mechanics, making adjustments, movement tendencies, and the fundamentals that improve the athlete’s entire game.
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Confidence under pressure
Learn to trust your preparation, stay composed in high-stakes moments, and compete with clarity.
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Bouncing back
Build the tools to recover from mistakes, bad games, and slumps without carrying them forward.
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Self-awareness & ownership
Understand what drives you, what holds you back, and how to take responsibility for your own growth.
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Team dynamics
Communicate better, support your teammates, and build the chemistry that wins together.
Athletes in action
Built for competitors
Elite Minds works with baseball and softball athletes at every level — developing skill, confidence, and the complete player.
What Clients are Saying
"I've been around Nichole since my time at UT and still now, and I'm still able to learn from her even at this stage in my career. It's always been clear how much she genuinely cares about her athletes."
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Alyssa Washington — Former UT Longhorn Captain, Current Professional Player
"Our daughter Maddie has been working with Nichole as her softball hitting coach, and the results have been incredible. Maddie's hitting has improved tremendously. Her confidence at the plate has grown, and her technique is stronger and more consistent. Nichole has an exceptional ability to connect with her players. We highly recommend Nichole to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated hitting coach!"
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Randy McDonald
"My daughter Abby loves Nichole as a batting coach. She started hitting her first home runs with Nichole's guidance. She could hit to the fence when she started going to her, and Nichole made little changes in her swing that finally got her hitting over the fence. We will continue to go to Nichole as long as she's coaching. So glad we found her."
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Bryan Bennight
"Nichole has been a game-changer in my daughter's development. Her attention to detail is unmatched, ensuring every swing is refined and precise. Nichole's deep knowledge of the game is evident in every session, and she always knows exactly what adjustment is needed to improve performance. She remains patient and encouraging, creating an environment where my daughter feels challenged yet supported. Highly recommend for anyone serious about improving their game!"
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Larry Bartek
"Always an amazing session with Coach Nichole! We feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from her. Her ability to coach technique and mental focus and awareness at the same time are beyond impressive!"
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Tracy Matte
"Nichole is an incredible coach and teacher and even better person! I would absolutely recommend taking lessons for any aspect of softball: pitching, hitting, fielding, catching and especially softball IQ. She is next level and relates so well to young players."
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Keith McElroy
"Nichole is great! Very experienced and the girls love her approach."
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Will Klabo
"We love our time with Coach Nichole!"
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Kali Sublett
"I cannot say enough good things about Nichole’s coaching. She is diligent, patient, and will push her clients to be the best they can be. My daughter has grown into a beautiful softball player with coach Nichole by her side.
She has been one of the biggest influence and supporters my daughter can rely on
off and on the field.
We are forever grateful to have her in our corner and can’t wait to continue watching her thrive as a coach and help others become the best they can be.
10/10 Coach 🩷"
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Brandee Beebe
"Nichole is amazing! She restored my daughter's confidence and transformed her physical and mental game. Highly recommend her for hitting and catching!"
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Tracy
"If we could give her more stars, we would!"
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Auggy Malik
"Excellent service, highly recommend Nichole Schroeder, she is one of the best 🤩🤩🤩"
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Belkis Esquivel
"Coach Nichole is an outstanding coach who knows how to get the best out of her players in every sense. She understands that the mental and emotional aspects of the game are just as crucial as physical skills. Her impact on Bailey has been profound, and her dedication is deeply appreciated. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
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Larry B.