Flight Academy Partners with The Bold Break to Implement Mental Performance Training for Athletes
Central Coast volleyball club adopts proven M.A.Z.E. methodology to develop confident, resilient athletes who thrive on and off the court
Napa, CA – August 8, 2025 – Flight Academy, one of California's Central Coast most respected club volleyball programs, today announced a strategic partnership with The Bold Break to implement comprehensive mental performance training for all players, coaches, and families. The collaboration brings The Bold Break's proven M.A.Z.E. Model methodology directly to Flight Academy athletes, providing them with the same mental training tools trusted by schools, teams, clubs, and individual athletes nationwide.
The partnership addresses a critical gap in youth athletics, where 70% of athletes report performance-related anxiety and nearly 50% experience burnout symptoms by age 15. Through The Bold Break's systematic approach, Flight Academy athletes will develop confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience skills that enhance both athletic performance and life success.
"At Flight Academy, our athletes are family—and that means supporting not just their physical performance, but their mental and emotional well-being too," said James Bueno, Girls Director BOD/President at Flight Academy. "We've heard nothing but great things about Bold Break, and the opportunity to collaborate with a nationally recognized program that shares our values of growth, connection, and total athlete development is something we're truly excited about."
The implementation includes access to The Bold Break's Digital Studio platform, where athletes engage with the M.A.Z.E. Model training system (Mindset, Analyze, Zero In, Execute), plus The Compass Journal—a guided mental performance journal that serves as each athlete's personal roadmap for building confidence and handling challenges.
"Flight Academy understands that developing elite athletes means training both the body and the mind," said Gabby Cole, Founder and CEO of The Bold Break. "Their commitment to providing mental performance tools to every athlete, coach, and family demonstrates real leadership in youth sports. Together, we're creating an environment where athletes don't just perform better—they become more confident, resilient people."
Beyond Traditional Sports Psychology
The Bold Break's approach treats mental training as a systematic skill developed through consistent practice. Rather than one-time motivational talks, athletes engage in daily mental training that builds confidence through repeated application of proven techniques.
The partnership extends beyond athletes to include comprehensive support for coaches and parents, ensuring everyone works from the same mental performance playbook.
Proven Results
The Bold Break methodology has demonstrated measurable impact across hundreds of athletes nationwide. Programs implementing the M.A.Z.E. Model report improved team cohesion, better performance under pressure, and athletes who display greater resilience both in competition and daily life.
Partnership Opportunities
Organizations interested in bringing The Bold Break's mental performance training to their athletes can learn more about partnership opportunities at www.theboldbreak.com/enterprise-programs-teams. The Bold Break works with clubs, schools, and teams nationwide to implement systematic mental training that develops confident, resilient athletes both on and off the court.
About Flight Academy
Flight Academy offers an exceptional training and competition experience in club volleyball on California's Central Coast. Recognized as one of the region's most respected clubs, Flight Academy builds success on core values, dedicated coaches, and a structured training approach that fosters skilled athletes and cohesive teams. The club's values shape every player through a positive, inclusive environment where teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship support personal and athletic growth. At Flight Academy, volleyball is more than competition—it's growth in skill, character, and community, delivering a complete club volleyball experience built for long-term success.
About The Bold Break
Founded in 2023 by former UC Berkeley Division I volleyball player Gabby Cole, The Bold Break is redefining youth sports by combining physical training with structured mental and emotional development. The company's M.A.Z.E. Model methodology provides athletes, coaches, and families with systematic tools for building confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience. Through its Napa Valley studio and Digital Studio platform, The Bold Break serves thousands of athletes nationwide. Learn more at www.theboldbreak.com.
Bold Break Media Contact: Gabby Cole | The Bold Break | beyou@theboldbreak.com