OUR EXPERIENCE
Trusted Across the Country
From youth sports to Division I and the pros, athletes and teams we’ve trained compete on some of the biggest stages, including state and national championships.
Experience spanning 100+ schools across 14 states.
OUR PROGRAMS
Find Your MTP Program
One proven methodology. Training designed for your environment.
Sports Teams & Athletic Departments
Equip coaches and athletes with a structured mental performance training system that builds confidence, improves focus, and develops the skills to perform under pressure.
Business Performance
Equip leaders and employees with practical mental skills to improve focus, manage pressure, build resilience, and perform at their best when it matters most.
Education
Help students, educators, and school communities develop confidence, strengthen focus, manage emotions, and respond effectively to everyday challenges.
MTP Certification
Become certified in the Mental Training Plan methodology and gain the knowledge, tools, and resources to confidently teach mental performance skills to others.
Individual Coaching
Get personalized 1-on-1 mental performance training designed to strengthen your confidence, sharpen focus, build consistency, and develop greater control under pressure.
WHY MTP WORKS
Motivation Fades. Training Holds.
MTP goes beyond motivational talks. We provide a structured curriculum, practical mental skills, and repeatable training that helps people develop more intentional responses under pressure.
The Typical Approach
- One-time presentations
- Isolated tips and techniques
- Temporary motivation
- Depends on the speaker
- Difficult to reinforce
The MTP Approach
✓ Structured training curriculum
✓ One consistent methodology
✓ Skills practiced repeatedly
✓ Coaches and leaders reinforce training
✓ Shared language and accountability
THE MTP METHOD
The Focus Cycle
Four steps: Pressure Moment, Automatic Reaction, Intentional Response, & Train and Repeat.
TRAINABLE SKILLS
The Prime Five
Five foundational mental skills that help you perform at your best when it matters most.
1.
Confidence
Put in the time and work to earn belief that you have what it takes.
2.
Focus
Direct your attention to what helps you perform at your best.
3.
Body Control
Learn to control your body's physical reaction to stress and pressure.
4.
Optimistic Perfection
Pursue excellence while responding constructively to setbacks.
5.
Motivation & Mindset
Turn purpose into consistent action.
Mental Skills X-Ray™
Evaluate where you are at individually or as a team and develop your plan to improve.
REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL IMPACT.
What Coaches, Leaders, and Athletes Are Saying
Hear from people who've experienced Mental Training Plan firsthand.
Jake Gilbert
State Championship FB Coach
“Our entire program has gained an edge because we have trained the mind better than our opponents. Our players are more confident and focused, especially during the toughest moments when we need them to be at their best.”
Nick Ferrer
2x NAIA National Championship QB
“The mental training I did with Coach Carnes is something that I found to be just as if not more important than the physical training I have done.”
Ryan Pepiot
MLB Pitcher
"Without mental toughness, one mistake can lead to a long slump or a couple long innings pitching. Coach Carnes' mental tactics helped me in high school and continue to help me today."
Josh Bryant
State Championship Golf Coach
"The academy put together by Coach Carnes gives our entire program the ability to have a systematic approach across all teams in targeting areas of growth for mental development."
MTP IN ACTION
Real Programs. Real Stories.
Different programs. Different goals. One commitment to developing mental performance.
Wabash College Partnership
Wabash College partnered with MTP to bring structured mental performance training to student-athletes across multiple programs.
“Our partnership with Ben and Mental Training Plan is a critical piece of the preparation our student-athletes will have...”
— Jim Peeples, Director of Athletics
Westfield HS Football
Westfield is a 6A football program that has spent the last decade building a culture where training the mind is as important as training the body.
Their goal? Long-term transformation.
They built the culture. We were honored to support its growth.
South Ripley Basketball
South Ripley is a small 2A basketball program that used the MTP Academy to help athletes stay calm, confident, and consistent under pressure.
Their goal? Immediate impact.
They did the work. We were honored to support them.
Built on Experience. Grounded in Science.
Founded by former teacher and football coach Ben Carnes, Mental Training Plan was built on a simple belief: mental skills can be developed through intentional, consistent training.
Today, MTP brings practical, science-informed mental performance training to athletes, coaches, educators, and business leaders—helping them develop the skills to respond effectively when it matters most.
ABOUT MTP
SCHEDULE A CONVERSATION
Let's build your plan.
Tell us who you're training. We'll recommend the right program and next step. No pressure. No hard sell.
1. Share a few details
Takes under 2 minutes.
2. Have a short call
Free 15 minute discovery call with Ben.
3. Find the right MTP Program
We'll outline the recommended program, timeline, & investment. No obligation to enroll.
OUR SCOPE
What We Do. What We Don't Do.
Mental Training Plan provides practical, science-informed mental performance education while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
What We Do
We teach practical mental performance skills through structured educational programs, tools, and frameworks that help individuals control their mind and body so they can perform at their best under pressure.
What We Do Not Do
We do not provide psychotherapy, clinical counseling, mental health diagnosis, or treatment. Our educational training is not a substitute for services provided by qualified, licensed mental health professionals.