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BEN CARNES
Owner, Founder & Mental Performance Coach
Serving athletes, teams, and coaches nationwide through workshops, 1-on-1 coaching, and certification programs.
For more than 15 years, Ben Carnes has helped athletes and coaches develop the one part of their game that determines everything under pressure—their mindset. A former high school teacher and coach, Ben has seen firsthand how emotions, expectations, and high-stakes situations can derail performance. Those experiences led him to dedicate his career to answering one question:
How do you train confidence and composure the same way you train strength and skill?
That question sparked the creation of the Mental Training Plan (MTP)—a structured, research-backed system that teaches athletes how to stay calm, focused, and in control when the moment gets big. At the center of this system is The Focus Cycle, Ben’s signature tool now used by teams and coaches across the country. What began as a simple framework has evolved into the foundation for MTP Academy, 1-on-1 coaching, and the MTP Certification Program.
Ben’s approach is practical and coach-friendly. He doesn’t just talk about mindset—he builds systems athletes can actually use. Through live workshops, team sessions, online curriculum, and coach certification, he gives others the exact tools that have helped programs win state and national championships, athletes break out of slumps, and entire cultures shift toward confidence and resilience.
Today, Ben works with athletes of all ages—from youth competitors to collegiate and professional performers—helping them understand their reactions, regulate their emotions, and trust their preparation. His mission is clear and consistent across every audience: help people perform at their best in Big Moments.
Whether you’re a coach looking to strengthen your team’s mental game, a parent seeking support for your athlete, or a leader wanting to get certified in MTP’s system, Ben brings the structure, tools, and coaching needed to make meaningful, lasting change.
🧠 Ready to Work with Ben?
(317) 557-3022
ben@mentaltrainingplan.com
✅ Available for keynotes, workshops, Zoom calls, and in-person sessions
✅ Creator of the Focus Cycle + MTP Academy Curriculum
✅ Training coaches through MTP Certification
✅ Accepting new teams and certified coach applicants