Annette shares stories of triumph, defeat, joy, and resilience to empower young people to take ownership of their lives. From a place of true vulnerability Annette shares her stories to break down the barrier between good and great and to inspire others to walk the same path.
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Official Bio
Annette Corbin is a Wellness Performance Coach, former professional soccer player, and adjunct professor at Northwestern University. As the founder of The Athlete Practice, she helps athletes handle the physical and mental pressure of playing sports in college—so they can perform with clarity, lead with purpose, and build a season (and life) they’re proud of.
From the bench to All-American, Annette brings a rare mix of grit, empathy, and structure to her work. Her signature coaching system—the Player Coach Method™—blends yoga philosophy with personal development to give athletes the tools they need to stop second-guessing themselves and show up for the moments that matter.
Whether she’s leading workshops, teaching courses like Yoga Foundations and Humanity in Sports at Northwestern, or coaching inside her Player Coach Academy, Annette helps young people build the foundation that sits underneath peak performance—one rooted in connection, courage, and unapologetic standards.
She now speaks across the country, helping teams build more coachable, confident athletes who know how to handle pressure, lead themselves, and compete without compromising their joy.
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Keynote
From Pressure to Power
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build through courage and action. In this keynote, I share my journey from benchwarmer to pro, breaking down how to stop waiting, embrace discomfort, and step into your power. On the other side of fear isn’t just confidence—it’s the version of you that’s been waiting to show up.
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Humanity In Sports: Building Your Team from the Inside Out
Great teams start with strong individuals. When athletes feel valued and free to be themselves, they play with more confidence, trust, and resilience. The future of sports isn’t about winning at all costs—it’s about building teams where accountability, discipline, and joy lead. Where teams feel like family, and the wins take care of themselves.
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Empowering Gen Z to Compete: Building Tougher, More Coachable Athletes with Yoga
Coaches everywhere are asking the same question—how do you get this generation to show up ready to compete? The answer isn’t more drills or tougher practices. It’s teaching them how to train their minds the way they train their bodies.
Yoga isn’t about stretching—it’s about discipline, focus, and the ability to lock in under pressure. It’s the missing link that builds more coachable, resilient, and mentally tough athletes. When players understand how to manage stress, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their performance, they show up fully engaged—ready to compete, ready to lead, and ready to win.
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To empower young people to take ownership of their lives so that they show up BIG for the moments that matter most.
