The Injured Athlete

Tami Matheny is the owner of Tami Matheny Coaching, a John Maxwell Certified coach, author, speaker, and part of the Jon Gordon Team. As a mental game coach, she works with individuals from all walks of life—not just athletes—to develop confidence, focus, motivation, mental toughness, leadership, teamwork, and more. Driven by a deep passion for helping others, Tami firmly believes that confidence is the cornerstone of success in any area of life. Through her books, one-on-one coaching, webinars, online programs, podcasts, and various resources, she empowers others to build the mental skills necessary to thrive.

Although a standout athlete (Hall of Famer) and student (salutatorian) at East Rutherford High School (NC), Tami struggled with maintaining confidence. Confidence continued to elude her during her time at Lenoir-Rhyne College, where she played basketball and tennis while earning a degree in psychology. It wasn’t until her time as the men’s and women’s tennis coach at the University of South Carolina Upstate that her journey into understanding and researching confidence truly began. This exploration not only helped her learn how to sustain confidence in her own life but also set her on the path to where she is today—dedicated to helping others on their own confidence journey.

Outside of coaching and speaking, Tami remains physically active. She has completed several marathons, including the Boston Marathon, as well as a few ultramarathons. She’s also an avid cyclist and has completed several century rides. Always seeking new mental and physical challenges, Tami continues to push herself in pursuit of growth