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Val Whiting

Mental Performance Coach
Fierce Athlete Academy
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Redmond
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/Los_Angeles

Personal Details

Bio

Val Whiting is former WNBA player and Stanford All-American. She has represented the USA Basketball on several occasions. At Stanford, Val was a part of two NCAA championship teams, three Final Fours and won four Pac-12 Championships. In addition, she graduated Stanford as the Pac-12 all-time leading scorer and rebounder. Some of her honors include, two-time National Player of the Year Finalist, two-time All-American, two-time Pac-12 Player of the Year and ESPY Award Nominee. Val has been featured on FoxNews, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Essence Magazine and ESPN.com.

Even though Val is a mom of two boys, she has a passion for seeing girls empowered through their involvement in sports. Val was awarded the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award and the Mayoral Award for Distinguished Citizen and Outstanding Service to Youth because of her life-skills program for female athletes. This program was also featured in the national media.

Val is a Certified Life Skills Instructor as well as a Certified Mental Performance Coach. She is completing her Master’s Degree in Sport and Performance Psychology. Val serves on the National Advisory Board for the Positive Coaching Alliance. She has mentored thousands of athletes who not only played basketball in college and professionally but also became citizens who contribute positively to their communities.

Current position (1)

Mental Performance Coach

Fierce Athlete Academy

Degrees (2)
Biology
Stanford University
1989 to 1993
Sport and Performance Psychology
National University
2023 to 2024

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Fierce and Fearless: Building Bulletproof Confidence

"Force and Fearless: Building Bulletproof Confidence" explores the transformative power of cultivating unshakable self-assurance. This talk examines confidence's components and presents actionable strategies to develop and sustain it.

Drawing on personal anecdotes and psychological insights, the talk debunks misconceptions about confidence, highlighting its multifaceted nature. Attendees will discover practical tools to build everyday confidence and embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, ultimately equipping them to navigate life's complexities with unwavering self-belief.

Scoring Big at Work: Mental Health Lessons from the WNBA and Beyond

Join Val Whiting for an insightful session on workplace well-being, drawing from her experiences as a WNBA athlete. In "Scoring Big at Work," Val shares how resilience, teamwork, and self-care have driven her career success. Through personal anecdotes, she offers practical lessons that can transform any professional life. Whether you're looking to boost mental health, improve teamwork, or enhance career satisfaction, Val's insights will inspire you to excel in your workplace.

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Books & Articles (1)

The Mindset Advantage: A Female Athlete's Guide to Winning On and Off the Field
Amazon,
2023

Expertise (12)

Leadership
Health & Well-being
Sport & Hobbies
Mental health female athlete Sports Psychology mental health at work Teamwork and Teambuilding Basketball Professional Sports African American Authentic Confidence

Clients

Bank of America
NCAA
WNBA

Awards & certifications (2)

Community Assist Award
WNBA
2002
Top 35 Women in Business
Delaware Today
2008
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Former WNBA player and mental health advocate.

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