Mental Wellness with MBS Performance Counseling
Strengthening the Mind Behind the Game
FC Ellicott City Soccer Club is proud to partner with MBS Performance Counseling to provide
mental performance support for athletes across the club.
As the competitive level of youth soccer continues to rise, the mental side of the game plays an
important role in performance and development. This partnership expands the resources
available to FC Ellicott City athletes by providing professional guidance focused on growing
confidence, managing anxiety, increasing motivation, building resilience, and the pressures that
come with competitive sport.
Through this partnership, FC Ellicott City athletes and families can access specialized mental
performance support designed specifically for competitive sports environments.
Mental performance training helps athletes manage pressure, maintain confidence during
challenges, and develop the mindset skills needed to perform consistently in training and
competition.
About MBS Performance Counseling
MBS Performance Counseling works with competitive youth, high school, and collegiate
athletes to strengthen the mental side of performance, on the field, in school, and in life.
Using evidence-based approaches athletes develop practical, individualized strategies to manage
anxiety, improve focus, build confidence, and respond effectively to mistakes and setbacks.
Ryan Defibaugh, Owner and Counselor at MBS Performance Counseling, was a former college
soccer player, club soccer coach, and college soccer coach at Penn State University, Mount St.
Mary’s University and McDaniel College. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland
and Virginia and holds Master’s Degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Sport
Administration.
MBS Services
MBS Performance Counseling services support FC Ellicott City athletes with both on-field
performance challenges and off-field mental performance needs.
Available services include:
- Individual mental performance counseling sessions
- Team workshops focused on confidence, focus, and game-day mindset
- Support for athletes navigating performance expectations and recruiting pressures
- Parent education sessions on supporting athletes in competitive environments
- Coach workshops focused on building strong team culture and resilient athletes
Contact MBS Performance Counseling
Athletes, parents, and coaches interested in learning more about individual sessions, team
workshops, or mental performance programming are encouraged to connect with MBS
Performance Counseling.
Together, FC Ellicott City and MBS Performance Counseling are committed to helping athletes
build the confidence, focus, and resilience needed to succeed both on and off the field.
Buttons can include:
In the Call to Action Section: Contact Us - https://mbsperformancecounseling.com/contact-us/