About

Empowering athletes and their families to move through pressure, mental blocks, and performance anxiety by building strong, resilient minds.


“You can’t outperform your mindset.

And that goes for parents, too.”

Who is Behind MIND OVER ATHLETE?

Meet

Lori Barthlow, MPH, CWC, MGCP

Mental Performance Coach

Youth Athlete Mentor

Lori Barthlow is a Collegiate All-American gymnast, certified coach, and mental performance expert who’s lived every angle of the game as an athlete, coach, judge, and parent of athletes. She knows firsthand that true success isn’t just about wins; it’s about developing confident, resilient humans ready for life on and off the field.

With over 20 years of experience, Lori supports student-athletes (from youth to collegiate level) and their parents as they navigate the pressure, setbacks, and emotional highs and lows of competitive sports. As a former team co-captain, national and international gymnastics competitor, and Sprint Triathlete who qualified for the National Championships, Lori’s athletic career speaks for itself. But it’s her passion for mindset coaching that transforms performance into lasting growth for both athletes and their families.

Our Philosophy & Our Mission

Our Philosophy

At Mind Over Athlete, we believe your mindset is your most powerful muscle. Through intentional mental game coaching, we help athletes tap into the grit, resilience, and focus that fuel their best performances — on and off the field.

Grounded in hard work, dedication, and perseverance, our philosophy is simple: train the mind, and the body will follow.

Our Mission

We’re not just here to coach. We’re here to ignite transformation.

Our mission is to help athletes unlock their true potential — not just in competition, but in life.

By blending proven mindset tools with a calm, supportive coaching approach, we empower each athlete to grow in confidence, clarity, and consistency.

It’s not about quick fixes — it’s about lifelong skills that build success, on the field and beyond.

MIND OVER ATHLETE

Master Your Mind ~ Dominate Your Game

Contact info

42395 Ryan Road #116, Ashburn Virginia 20148

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