Programs — Elite Competitor Academy

Train your mind like a starter, not a spectator.

Mental skills training for athletes and teams. Focus. Confidence. Results. Choose your path below. Train the mind. Rule the sport.


1. The Elite Competitor Academy — 12-Week Program

The flagship system. Not motivation — a structured program that builds the complete competitor in 12 weeks, using the same mental tools as elite performers like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Phelps.

  • 12 weeks of structured curriculum across 3 earned, phase-gated phases
  • Video lessons, workbooks, and implementation frameworks for every module
  • Private community with weekly coaching prompts and accountability
  • Elite Competitor Certificate™ upon Phase III completion
  • A personal welcome from Michael J. Carrera within 24 hours of acceptance

$200 — one-time. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No upsells. Discounted for the first 50 athletes. A parent or guardian must be informed before acceptance.

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2. Team Program — Create a Bulletproof Mindset

Sports psychology for high schools, colleges, AAU and travel programs, and clubs. Michael works directly with teams before the season in a focused three-session system:

  • Day 1 — Foundation: building team identity, values, habits, and accountability.
  • Day 2 — Mindset: training and rewiring how athletes think, handle adversity, and control self-talk.
  • Day 3 — Performance: applying it all to competition — focus, composure, and confidence under pressure.

The result: better performance, communication, and consistency on and off every arena.

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3. Career Coaching

1:1 coaching focused on the long game — recruiting, leadership, discipline, and long-term success on and off the field. Personalized guidance through the pivotal years.

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4. Leadership Program

Develop the captains and culture-setters your team needs — communication, accountability, and lead-by-example habits. Available as individual coaching or a team add-on.

Apply for the Leadership Program →


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