Introducing MindRondo
athletic wellness

Our Approach

We support student-athletes through sports-inspired mental training. In small dynamic groups—similar to "rondo" exercises in soccer—we build focus, resilience, and stress management skills that work both on and off the field. This mind-body approach develops the mental strength athletes need to face challenges with confidence and balance.

Let’s stop hoping for confidence. Let’s build it.

Artists, musicians, and dancers face unique mental health challenges that often go unseen. The pressure to perform, constant rehearsals, creative blocks, and fierce industry competition can significantly impact wellbeing.

Like athletes, creative professionals need mental resilience to thrive, yet many struggle with stress, anxiety, and burnout in silence. Mental health support isn't just helpful—it's essential for sustained creativity and personal wellbeing.

We provide the resources and open dialogue creative professionals need to flourish both on and off the stage.

Creative Minds, Resilient Spirits

Beyond Sports

"Brittney was consistently transparent and genuine with me throughout the entire recruiting process. Her guidance was invaluable—she offered not only practical advice but also deep insights that made navigating the complexities of recruitment so much smoother."

—Paige Frasz class of 2025

Division 1 Soccer, Gardner Webb University

Our Services

One on One Coaching

Small Group Coaching

Classroom Coaching

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Meet The founder

I’m Brittney Ruggieri, a counselor specializing in athlete mental health. Drawing from my experience as a collegiate soccer player and coach, I blend traditional counseling techniques with sports psychology to help athletes manage anxiety, build confidence and navigate life transitions.

Based in Apex, North Carolina with my family, I’m passionate about supporting student-athletes and families through mental fitness training that works both on and off the field.

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Our blog

Featured

Every Athlete Deserves the Right Arena: Jack’s Story 🧢⚾️

When you drop your child off at practice, you're not just leaving them with a coach—you’re placing them inside another nervous system.

A team isn’t just a collection of players 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️—it’s a living, breathing emotional environment. At the center of it all? The coach. Their tone, body language, and ability to stay regulated sets the emotional climate that every athlete trains in.

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Behind her Brilliance 🌟

🌸 She’s talented. She’s bright. She’s more than enough.

My niece Samantha is the kind of kid who does it all:
🏀 Basketball
🎭 Theatre
🎨 Art
🎤 Singing
🏃‍♀️ Track & volleyball
📚 Academically top-tier

She’s high-achieving in every way—and still, her mind races and she weathers an internal storm. While we see a girl who already shines, she often feels like she’s falling short of the impossible standards she’s set for herself.

She’s not broken—she’s just overwhelmed by the weight of caring so much. 💭💔

✨ Kids like Samantha don’t need more pressure—they need space to process.
✨ They need help separating who they are from what they do.
✨ And they need someone to remind them they are already enough.

💬 At Mind Rondo, I help high-performing kids like Samantha manage anxiety, perfectionism, and performance pressure so they can thrive—not just succeed.

📩 Reach out: brittney@mindrondo.com
Let’s support the whole child—not just the performer. 🌿

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