Strengthening Teams From Within

The first mental performance and team well-being solution designed specifically for coaches

How It Works

The StepBack System™

We enable you to facilitate meaningful conversations with your athletes without relying on an outside expert

The Catalyst

StepBack Sessions are Structured, 15–30 minute conversations that build connection, mental performance, and well-being.

The Resource: On-Demand Digital Library

Over 200 pre-built sessions designed for effortless delivery.

The Habit: Built Into Your Flow

Integrated right into your practice schedule.

StepBacks are designed to:

How To

How to Implement StepBacks in Your Athletic Department

Team Practices

Kick off practice with purpose by introducing a key idea that sets the tone. Reinforce it all week to build focus, consistency, and mental toughness in your athletes.

Coaches Meetings

Strengthen communication, integrate new staff, and build connection through intentional conversations that reinforce values and offer fresh perspective.

Shared Success

Testimonials That Reflect Our Impact

Incorporating StepBack sessions into our program has had a tremendous impact on our growth—both on and off the court. These intentional moments of reflection have allowed our coaching staff and student-athletes to evaluate our progress, reset expectations, and strengthen our team identity. They’ve opened the door for honest conversations, helped us celebrate small wins, and highlighted areas where we can improve. As a result, we’ve seen stronger communication, deeper trust, a more unified approach to our goals, and a record breaking season. Step back sessions have become a key part of our culture, helping us stay focused, connected, and resilient throughout the season.

Ivana BoydLongwood Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

EMI has helped me recognize the lessons I was learning on the court, process them, and solidify them into my everyday practice off-court. The lessons that stood out to me included confidence, mindfulness, presence, self-gratitude, and self-awareness. As I transition out of collegiate sports, I am so grateful EMI has helped facilitate the learning of these lessons so I can use them in all my future endeavors.

Gonzaga University DI Student-Athlete

Well-being was not something I thought I would struggle with in college, however it became a crucial part of my development as a person and a player at Gonzaga. Throughout my college experience, I was lucky enough to know Travis. First and foremost, he cared about me as a person which gave me the comfort to explore my inner person. He provided me with the tools to become a better player, competitor, and person which allowed my process to be much easier through the obstacles I faced as a Division 1 student-athlete.

Gonzaga UniversityDI Student-Athlete