Vanessa Shannon

she/her, Mental Performance Consultant #RiceFight #EMAW #VFL

[Pitching Performance Lab @PPL_Main]

🚨Watch your language on bad outings🚨

🧠mindset Monday with Dr. Vanessa Shannon (@drheadstrong)

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Let’s go Big O. 🔥@OwenShannon2026

[Guth4Truth @chelaxIndustry]

6’7”+ RHP @OwenShannon2026 of @MDHS_Baseball showing off his athleticism with a back pick to 2027 MIF @bradyhb_1 The next inning the big man induces a ground ball for a 6-4-3 DP to seal the victory in Palm Springs. @BUncommitted @PBR_Uncommitted @SoCalUncommBsb 🌴💪🏼⚾️✝️

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Trees, like people, don’t become strong overnight; they grow over time through persistent effort and exposure to different conditions. 

Facing hardships—whether it's competition, stress, or failure—helps build resilience, just as strong winds help trees grow sturdy. 

The ability to adapt and thrive through a range of circumstances is what builds lasting strength.

Mental performance training improves our ability to confront, experience, and grow from challenges rather than avoid them. 

Learning to manage setbacks, pressure, or high-stress situations builds the mental toughness required for long-term success.

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

The words we use can shape our thoughts, beliefs, and self perception.
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​The way we talk to ourselves, each other, and within our organizations significantly influences performance and overall success.

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Excited to be partnering with @HPL_Lex to add value for their athletes through mental performance resources. #BeWilling

[Hitting Performance Lab @HPL_Lex]

Our goal @HPL_Lex has always been to add value to our training in any way we can. In saying that we are excited to announce our partnership with @drheadstrong who will provide weekly videos on Mental Performance for our athletes. Check out Dr. Shannons introductory Mental Performance video below! #BeComplete2Compete

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Excited to be partnering with @PPL_Lou to provide Pitching Performance Lab Louisville athletes mental performance resources. #BeWilling

[Pitching Performance Lab Louisville @PPL_Lou]

We are excited to partner with @drheadstrong to offer our athletes mental performance resources. Dr. Shannon will be covering important topics to help our athletes develop their mentality. We'll be releasing her videos and worksheets to our athletes starting next week.

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Doubt is a normal and common human experience. It’s natural for people to have moments of uncertainty, apprehension, or hesitation - especially when pursuing challenging goals or facing new challenges.

#MentalPerformance #Confidence

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

@PPL_Lex @thetravelballpa

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Many of my clients struggle with unstable and fragile confidence - and I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I have struggled with the same at times.

It’s important to remember that when we say confidence we mean SELF-confidence - our belief in our ability.

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Let's go @OwenShannon2026 🔥🔥🔥

[✭Five Tool Texas✭ @FiveToolTexas]

6-7, 225-pound Owen Shannon (@owenshannon2026) was impressive in his #FiveToolFestival start. The RHP went 4 no-hit innings striking out 2.

FB: 82-86
SL: 74-78

@MDHS_Baseball (CA) 2026 #uncommitted

@FiveToolCA

Profile: https://t.co/hqHKmtcBvo

[Vanessa Shannon @drheadstrong]

Took a break from Twitter; returned to find this wonderful tribute from @LouisvilleBSB Humbled to have served this program with @ZFarrel and the best support staff in college baseball; excited to cheer them on this weekend in the Super Regionals! #GoCards #RoadToOmaha

[Louisville Baseball @LouisvilleBSB]

A huge thank you to two special individuals who have forever left their mark on our program.

Best of luck in your next chapters of life.

#GoCards

[Louisville Women’s Basketball @LouisvilleWBB]

OUR HOUSE

#GoCards

[Louisville Athletics @GoCards]

Some things are bigger than 🏀.

@UofLWBB & @CoachJeffWalz stepping away from the court and contributing to the donation efforts.

[Louisville Volleyball @LouisvilleVB]

For the first time ever, we're heading to the Final Four.

#GoCards x #NCAAVB

[Louisville Athletics @GoCards]

A message from Interim Athletic Director @joshheird.

#GoCards