Mental strength isn’t just for game day – it’s for every setback, every challenge, and every moment that tests confidence.
Grounded in psychology. Designed for athletes.
THE REALITY CHECK
Travel teams. Private lessons. Weekend tournaments.
Parents spend thousands of dollars every year to give their kids opportunities through sports, not just to win games, but to learn:
Critical Gap Identified
Physical training without mindset conditioning creates fragile confidence.
And fragile confidence disappears the moment things go wrong.
Of the game is mental.
Is your training reflecting that?
The Daily Edge
Our online video series delivers short, powerful lessons athletes can apply immediately. No fluff. No lectures. Just real strategies for real pressure.
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Learn to recover instantly after mistakes and stay in the game.
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Build a foundation of strength that doesn't disappear when things go wrong.
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Strengthen your focus before games and perform consistently.
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Develop the mindset to take feedback, lead by example, and elevate the team.
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Equip parents with clear tools to reinforce resilience, focus, and confidence at home.
Meet the expert
Dr. Julie created Gettin’ Gritty to give athletes, parents, and coaches practical thought-driven tools that actually work in real competition.
This isn’t hype. It’s structured conditioning designed to build:
“These skills don’t just improve sports — they shape future leaders.”
A Message for Parents
Dr. Julie explains why mental conditioning is the single most important investment you can make in your athlete’s future — both on and off the field.
Verified Results
High School cross country coach
professional golfer
Olympic athlete
Former NFL Cornerback
Recognition & Trust
Coaches notice more than stats.
They notice Emotional Control. Reliability. Composure.
Athletes who manage pressure earn trust — and trust earns opportunity.
“Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J is a must to help with the mental toughness side of the game.”
Scott B.
“What an incredible resource for athletes and parents!”
Skylar W.
“Not only is the program amazing but the short simple videos are perfect and straight to the point to help with every aspect of the game.”
Madison K.
“My daughter and I listen on the car rides to her tournaments.”
Jeff J.
“This series is something we didn’t realize we needed, both as an athlete and a parent. Wow! Thanks Dr. J for sharing your expertise.”
Michelle K.
“Practical, engaging, and perfect for busy athletes and parents.”
Kari R.
“As a parent of two competitive athletes, I’m always looking for ways to help my children handle the mental side of their sports. Confidence, focus, dealing with pressure, different coaching styles all without overwhelming them with long lectures. Gettin’ Gritty with Dr J is the exact sports psychologist website we have been looking for!”
Alayne F.
“We love the easy bite-sized learning videos because they are short, clear, and actionable. Each one focuses on a specific topic like managing performance anxiety, dealing with criticism, coping with injuries as well as work life balance.”
Todd N.
“The website itself is very easy to navigate and extremely well-organized. I love that Dr. J has real experience working with athletes and it shows in the relatable examples and the calm, encouraging tone of the videos.”
Amber C.
Building the Future
The habits young athletes develop today become the character they carry into adulthood.
Confidence. Accountability. Resilience.
These are life skills — not just sports skills.
Gettin’ Gritty is a mental-conditioning program for athletes that treats the “90% mental” side of performance as a structured skill set. The program includes 20 training modules, a practice/workout coaching log, and downloadable exercises, all created by licensed sport psychologist Dr. Julie L. Wiernik to build focus, confidence, resilience, and smarter decision-making.
Additional Resources
Contact Info
210-845-0522
1846 Lockhill-Selma Rd. Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78213
drj@gettingritty.com
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LICENSED CLINICAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST