Bio.

Working with a broad spectrum of athletes, Dr. Mara Smith's focus is not on the specifics of the sport, but on building mental skills which benefits athletes at all levels. A graduate of Cornell University with a B.S. in Developmental Psychology, her interest in sport continued as Mara pursued a M.Ed. in Human Movement and an Ed.D. in Developmental Studies and Counseling. Mara now finds herself consulting with individual athletes and teams developing mental skills. She also works with various national governing bodies including USA Hockey, USA Gymnastics, and USA Luge, as well as parents, coaches and administrators. Mara currently resides in Lake Placid, New York with her favorite team…her husband and four children.