BEN CARNES

For over 15 years, Ben Carnes has worked with athletes and coaches at every level—from youth sports to the college and professional stage—helping them train the one part of their game that often goes overlooked: their mindset. A former high school teacher and coach, Ben understands firsthand how pressure, emotion, and expectations can make or break performance.

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That’s why he created Mental Training Plan (MTP)—a structured system that teaches athletes how to build confidence, control their emotions, and perform at their best when the moment gets big. His signature tool, The Focus Cycle, is now used by coaches and teams across the country and forms the foundation of both MTP Academy and 1-on-1 coaching.

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Ben doesn’t just talk about mindset—he builds systems athletes can actually use. Through live workshops, personalized coaching, and MTP’s growing certification program, Ben equips others with the same tools that have helped teams win state & national championships, athletes overcome slumps, and programs transform their culture.

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Whether you’re a coach who wants to strengthen your team’s mental game, a parent looking for help for your athlete, or a coach wanting to become certified, Ben’s mission is simple: help people perform at their best in Big Moments. 

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🧠 Ready to Work with Ben?

(317) 557-3022

ben@mentaltrainingplan.com

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✅ 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 for fall 2025