About Valeria Performance
Guiding you to perform with confidence and that unstoppable edge!
Mental performance and proper nutrition were always an afterthought. But they’re the foundation.
Meet Chelsea
Mental performance coach at Valeria Performance
Hi I’m Chelsea, Founder of Valeria Performance. After nearly a decade working as a mental performance coach, from club sports, junior colleges, division 1 programs, and even the professional level, I saw the same problem everywhere: mental training and nutrition support were either missing or massively underutilized.
Athletes are typically trained to be physically strong, but mental resilience and nutrition training are often overlooked.
Performance is as much mental as it is physical. Proper nutrition fuels both and the lack of training and resources didn’t sit right with me as I grew in my career.
It isn’t just athletes. Doctors, lawyers, performers, high-level professionals, so many brilliant, driven women and girls are being crushed by perfectionism, pressure and burnout without the resources to work through it.
I created Valeria Performance to be the resource I wish existed earlier in my own journey. A space where women and girls can get the tools to strengthen their mindset, fuel their bodies, and reclaim their worth, without sacrificing who they are.
Meet Krysten
Performance Dietitian | Nutrition Coach at Valeria Performance
Krysten’s passionate about nutrition that fuels you for peak performance. With a science-driven approach and a deep understanding of the unique physiological needs of women and girls, Krysten helps active individuals optimize energy, recovery, and overall health through personalized nutrition.
Whether she’s creating a fueling station for a D1 locker room or helping a high school athlete overcome fatigue and cramping, Krysten meets each client with a blend of evidence-based guidance and real-world practicality.
Mental performance and proper nutrition were always an afterthought. But they’re the foundation.
Our Mission & Values
We’re here to help challenge the thoughts that keep you playing small.
At Valeria Performance, we believe mental strength isn’t just for the elite. It’s for every woman who’s ever second-guessed her worth, overthought her next move, or dimmed her light to fit in.
Through mindset coaching and performance-based strategies, we work to guide you back to your confidence, sharpen your focus, and help you step into your full potential with zero apology and nothing to hold you back.
Greatness is NOT about being flawless. It’s about being mentally free and fearlessly you.
There’s strength in showing up as your full self. You can be soft and savage. We celebrate the full spectrum of what it means to be a high-achieving woman.
Our holistic approach
At Valeria Performance, we don’t believe in quick fixes or compartmentalized coaching. You’re a high-achieving woman navigating real pressure, real ambition, and a life that demands balance. That’s why our approach blends mental performance coaching with nutritional strategy because your thoughts affect how you fuel, and how you fuel affects how you think.
- You make clearer decisions under pressure.
- You mentally and physically recover faster.
- You show up focused, energized, and grounded.
- You don’t just get through the pressure, you thrive on it.
This is performance coaching that supports your whole self.
No second-guessing. Just real tools that get real results.
Claiming Your Space
At Valeria Performance, we empower you to stop shrinking, stop second-guessing, and start claiming your space with confidence and grace.
We are here to give you clear, actionable tools that translate into real-world results on the field, in your career, and in how you carry yourself every day.
Because claiming your space isn’t just about believing you deserve it. It’s about backing that belief with bold moves and knowing exactly how to make them.
What we’re all about
Authenticity
Simplicity
Collaboration
Integrity
Unconventionality
Belonging
Sparkle
The Meaning Behind ‘Valeria’
Valeria is Latin in origin, and it means ‘to be strong, healthy, and worthy.’
It comes from the word ‘valor’ which speaks to bravery and inner strength.
When I think of a ‘Valeria,’ I picture someone like Ilona Maher or Jordan Chiles, walking into the room with unapologetic presence, athleticism, grace, and mental fire. That’s the energy I want every client to feel when they leave a session with me.
Who we work with
- High school and college competitors balancing academics, training, and pressure.
- Club and travel athletes chasing scholarships or leadership roles on their teams.
- College athletes who are ready to train their mind and body for next-level performance.
- Former athletes or weekend warriors rediscovering their drive and confidence.
- Those with Mental blocks
- Performance anxiety & imposter syndrome
- Athletes wanting to have the mental edge
Who we’ve worked with
I stand for the women who’ve been told to be smaller, quieter, less ‘intense’. I stand for creating a space where women and girls feel seen, supported, and fully themselves. And I believe the world needs more women who sparkle, not just because they shine, but because they own who they are.
Credentials & Experience
Chelsea Rodriguez
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
- M.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport & Performance Psychology
- B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training
- Adjunct Faculty in Sport Psychology since 2017
- Over 9 years of coaching athletes at the recreational, college, and pro levels
- Curriculum developer & facilitator for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management
- Mental performance coach for athletes in nearly every sport, even professional juggling.
Krysten McCaughey
Master of Science in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services – Loma Linda University
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) – The highest credential for sports nutrition professionals
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