WORK WITH ME
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tl;dr
I work with programs that believe culture is a competitive advantage—teams ready to build something real, committed to co-creating an experience rooted in connection, driven by standards, and fueled by an
unwavering desire towin.
Trusted by:
How do we keep our athletes grounded in urgency and joy—especially when the season gets hard?
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How do we unlock the full potential of our team—so standards are lived, not forced?
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How do we help athletes take feedback without getting defensive—or shutting down?
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How do we create buy-in from players who don’t see themselves as leaders—yet or currently lack the maturity to do so?
How do we help players perform without overthinking, doubting, or freezing when it matters most?
How do we build a team that can lead, not just follow?
Programs are hungry for something deeper than slogans—a real system for performance, leadership, and culture that lasts.
That’s where I come in.
What I do:
The common challenges I help coaches and athletic programs solve include:
Our Most Requested Talks
Empowering Gen Z to Compete
What today’s athletes need to hear, see, and feel to be coachable, consistent, and emotionally resilient.
The Achievement Trap
Helping high-performers avoid burnout, guilt, and self-sabotage.
You Think You Know Your Teammates, But You Have No Idea
The real conversation about identity, connection, and showing up for each other.
meet annette
Official Bio
Annette Corbin is a speaker, professor, and former professional soccer player who helps college programs build more coachable, confident athletes who compete with urgency and joy. She’s the founder of The Athlete Practice and creator of the Player Coach Method™—a proven framework for building team culture, leadership, and consistent performance.
From bench player to All-American to pro, Annette understands the full arc of an athlete’s journey. She knows what it takes to transform—not just physically, but mentally—and she brings that insight into every room. Her ability to meet players where they are, earn their trust, and teach them how to lead themselves is what sets her apart.
Today, she works with teams across the country to help athletes perform under pressure, own their role, and compete without compromising their joy.
Let’s Have the Hard Conversations Done Right
These talks aren’t about motivation. They’re about helping your players take ownership—of their mindset, their habits, and the role they play on this team.
Whether it’s the start of the season, a midseason reset, or the end of a tough run, I meet athletes where they are and show them how to lead from within—so they stop spiraling, start performing, and compete without regret.
If your team needs more than a hype speech—
I’m ready when you are.
