Getting to peak performance every game & every day
With Training the Complete Athlete on your Team, you can get your players mental game to peak performance while building a dynamic team culture.
We boldly talk about mental health and how to affect the mind and the body. The sports world has only just recently started addressing this issue due to the alarming number of student athlete suicides. The pressure of performing academically and on the field, court, or pool without out the right skills is, as you have seen, unbearable. Training the Complete Athlete is equipt to help build those life saving mental health skills in student athletes.
Getting to peak performance every game & every day
With Training the Complete Athlete on your Team, you can get your players mental game to peak performance while building a dynamic team culture.
We boldly talk about mental health and how to affect the mind and the body. The sports world has only just recently started addressing this issue due to the alarming number of student athlete suicides. The pressure of performing academically and on the field, court, or pool without out the right skills is, as you have seen, unbearable. Training the Complete Athlete is equipt to help build those life saving mental health skills in student athletes.
As athletic departments are seeking ways to provide mental health and well-being services specific to student-athletes, professionals in the field like Carrie Kosderka-Farrell and her team at Training the Complete Athlete, are well equipped with the education and experience to assist any athletic department in setting up a meaningful program that can be tailored to fit the needs of any size of school or budget. As a former college athlete and coach Carrie understands the pressures facing today’s collegiate student-athletes.
Coach Kos’s created a space with her presentation that allowed the student-athletes to feel comfortable asking questions about mental health. Having a safe space for the student-athletes allowed for productive dialogue on a difficult subject. The biggest takeaways from the group were the information they received on what to look for in their teammates and how to incorporate joy into their daily life
We have had the privilege of Carrie presenting to our student-athletes. She has been gracious enough to work with some of our teams, individuals and coaches. Her experience as both a student-athlete and college coach make her the perfect person to talk with and inspire athletes, especially when it comes to their emotional and mental health. Carrie’s honest down to earth approach and ability to build trust really resonates with our students and the challenges they face as collegiate athletes
Carrie Kosderka-Farrell, is one of the few that I unequivocally trust to send the young adults I work with to get help in navigating the emotional stresses and difficulties that come with Division 1 college athletics. Carrie is extremely knowledgeable with wide range of extremely knowledgeable with a wide range of tools and strategies to approach whatever her clients are struggling with. She is relatable and approachable in a way that makes her relevant when working with individuals as well as whole teams. I really appreciate her focus on developing leadership in young people.
Who we’ve work with
Meet Our
Coaches
We are proud that all our TCA counseling coaches not only hold their masters in counseling but also are former collegiate athletes themselves. This is what gives TCA the edge. We know what student athletes are going through, what skills they need to build to thrive in their sport and their academia.
Meet Our
Coaches
We are proud that all our TCA counseling coaches not only hold their masters in counseling but also are former collegiate athletes themselves. This is what gives TCA the edge. We know what student athletes are going through, what skills they need to build to thrive in their sport and their academia.
School: School: University of Utah
In her sophomore year, she sustained a back injury. Following two spinal fusions, she realized retirement was necessary. After graduation from the U, Coach Kos joined the coaching staff and served as an assistant coach for two seasons. Following her time in Salt Lake City, she returned to the Pacific Northwest and took on the role of Head Softball Coach at Concordia University Portland.
Inheriting a program that had gone 6-27, after the first season under her guidance, Concordia went 22-23. By the third season, Concordia made their first trip to the regional tournament. In 2008, Coach Kos became the Assistant Athletic Director of Student Welfare and Development. Her passion for supporting student-athletes led her to pursue a master’s in counseling to better support the athletes who were willing to seek help from the on-campus counselor.
After leaving coaching, Coach Kos entered private practice and gained her mental health counselor license in Washington and Idaho. She has worked in schools, with college and pro athletes, and has a specialization in chronic pain and illness and in helping children with mentally ill parents.
Coach Kos is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy. She founded TCA to address the growing need for mental health support among athletes across the country. She envisioned a space where athletes could communicate with counselors and each other, gaining knowledge and support to help combat the extreme stressors of athletics.
Coach Kos is married to Justin Farrell, also a counselor. They have three children: Sarah (21), Grace (14), and Alex (12). She has two dogs, Spencer and Delta, and admits to spending way too much time with them. Coach Kos is still an avid college softball fan, loves traveling, visiting zoos, and has a burgeoning Lego collection.
School: Western Washington University & Bushnell University
A fervent advocate for mental health and a spirited collegiate athlete, Samantha’s journey weaves through challenges and achievements alike. Currently immersed in her Clinical Mental Health Counseling studies at Bushnell University, she’s also making waves as an intern at Training the Complete Athlete. Beginning her athletic career at Western Washington University, Samantha faced obstacles ranging from injuries to an unexpected pandemic halt. Undeterred, she transferred to Bushnell, where she not only dominated the softball field but also left an indelible mark academically.
Awards & Honors:
Gardepiey-Peloquin Outstanding Speaker Award – The pinnacle of recognition from Bushnell’s Communication department.
Bushnell’s Female Champion of Character Award – Consecutive wins in 2022 & 2023.
CCC’s Les Schwab Champion of Character Award – Honored for both 2022 & 2023.
NAIA Dr. Leroy Walker Champion of Character Award – Winner in 2022 and a notable nominee in 2023.
Beyond her accolades, Samantha’s legacy is cemented with the creation of the Student-Athlete Mental Health Counseling Program at Bushnell University. Through this initiative, she’s ensuring athletes receive comprehensive emotional and mental support, reflecting her unwavering commitment to the well-being of others.
School: School: Concordia University in Portland
Malori’s basketball journey began at Salt Lake Community College, where she played from 2009-2011. She then transferred to Concordia University in Portland, competing from 2011-2013, earning All-American honors. After her playing career, she embarked on a coaching path, leading her team to the Utah Girls Basketball State Championship in 2015. She also gained valuable experience coaching club basketball under Olympic Gold Medalist and GM for the Las Vegas Aces, Natalie Williams.
Malori obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, she has devoted her career to assisting at-risk youth. Her passion stems from a deep desire to support individuals on their path to healing.
Her professional experience includes working in residential settings for at-risk teens for over ten years, as well as an inpatient center for young adults. Malori enjoys working with a diverse client base, including adults over the age of 21, couples, athletes from high school to collegiate levels, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Malori specializes in a variety of areas such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship/marriage counseling, sports performance, perfectionism, identity issues, LGBTQ+ related issues, shame, spirituality, and navigating life transitions.
Thank you for speaking to us today. Not only do I have information to bring back to athletes and my team, but it also helped me personally, So thankyou for your wise knowledge about mental health and sports. I’m already having a meeting with my coach tomorrow to talk over some of the things I learned.
Just wanted to thank you for our team conversation we had a couple weeks ago. I appreciated the subjects we discussed. As you know, every team has members who are fighting through a lot and I am thankful that you are will to lead those conversations.
Carrie has helped me navigate life on the road as a professional athlete both with personal and sports related issues tremendously. She makes me feel comfortable to talk with her about any topic and she is extremely knowledgeable about how to navigate the difficulties that come with being a professional athlete.
