Athletes in Motion — Jeffrey Karp | The Art of Connection
Athlete
Program
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Mind
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Body
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A Specialty Offering from The Art of Connection

Athletes
in Motion

Performance psychology and mental skills coaching for athletes — delivered on the court or field.

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The mental game isn't separate from athletic performance — it is the game.

Athletes in Motion is a specialized offering within Dr. Karp's practice at The Art of Connection, designed for male athletes navigating the psychological demands of competitive sport.

Dr. Karp works with athletes on two of the most performance-limiting forces in sport: anxiety and team dynamics. His approach is built on the conviction that real breakthroughs happen when you meet athletes where they are — literally.

Sessions happen in motion: outdoors and active. Movement helps to facilitate conversation and genuine change.

The Approach

Built Different,
By Design

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Anxiety & Performance

Pre-game nerves, performance pressure, fear of failure, Dr. Karp helps athletes understand and redirect anxiety into competitive fuel rather than paralysis.

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Team Chemistry

Communication breakdowns, locker room conflict, trust deficits — team dysfunction starts in the mind before it shows on the scoreboard. Dr. Karp works with athletes on the relational skills that elevate collective performance.

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Therapy in Motion

Sessions take place outdoors and in active settings. Movement lowers defenses, opens conversation, and mirrors the very conditions athletes face in competition.

Official Partnership

Supporting Elite
Athletes at Andrews
Osborne Academy

AOA
Andrews
Osborne
Academy · Ohio

A Partnership With AOA

Mental Performance Partner

Dr. Karp partners directly with Andrews Osborne Academy to support their students, including student athletes. He works from a whole child point of view incorporating his understanding of family dynamics, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help athletes reach their athletic potential.

Dr. Karp recognizes that every student is unique and requires an individual plan to achieve their therapy goals.

Outdoor Sessions Coach Collaboration
About Dr. Karp

An Athlete
Who Gets It

Dr. Karp has played sports his entire life. In high school he played basketball and soccer and enjoyed the different challenges of each sport. In college he played basketball for one year and started coaching youth basketball at a local YMCA.

As an adult, Dr. Karp actively runs, swims, and plays basketball. He has experienced the internal and external pressure that comes with being an athlete and competing to win. He draws from years of navigating locker rooms, internal anxiety, and the complex bonds that form within teams.

Sports has helped Dr. Karp in every aspect of his life. He wants to help young athletes achieve their goals in the present and have the internal skills to allow them to participate in sports for the rest of their lives.

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Basketball

High School · College · Currently Competing
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Soccer

Competitive Player
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Swimming

Currently Competing
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Running

Currently Competing
Who This Serves

Is This
Right for You?

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The High-Anxiety Athlete

You perform well in practice but struggle when it counts. Pre-game dread, overthinking, or fear of failure is costing you the edge you've worked hard to build.

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The Disconnected Teammate

You feel isolated from your team, struggle to communicate under pressure, or notice that chemistry issues are affecting collective performance.

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The High School Athlete

You're navigating the pressure of high school competition, college recruitment, and the identity demands of being a serious athlete while figuring out who you are.

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The Elite Program Athlete

You compete at a high level and want proactive mental performance support rather than crisis-only counseling.

Session Details

What to Expect

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When

Mondays, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Starting June 29th

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Where

Generally held at the Polo Fields. Location may vary based on group size and sport.

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Who

Open to ages 8 and up. All athletic abilities are welcome.

Pricing
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Individual

$65 / hour
4-session package for $210

Have friends or teammates you want to work with? Bring them along!

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Group of 3

$45 / person per hour

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Group of 4

$35 / person per hour

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Group Packages

Group packages available upon request.

Ready to Take Your Game Further?

Reach out through The Art of Connection to learn more about Athletes in Motion or request a consultation with Dr. Karp.

Get in Touch
✉ jkarp@artofconnectionllc.com 📞 216-219-5702