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FAIL BETTER TRAINING TEAM

At Fail Better Training, we believe in collaboration. Founded and led by Dr. Ashley Kuchar, who created the RESET program and workbook, FBT partners with trusted professionals to expand its reach and impact.

While each of us manages our own clients and projects, we come together on key initiatives like RESET to provide the best possible experience for our community. Learn more about us below 👇


FOUNDER & OWNER

 

Education

PhD Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin

MEd Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin

BA Psychology, Fort Lewis College        

Certifications

Certified Sport Psychology Coach
Advanced Teaching Certificate in Interdisciplinary Instruction
Trained Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher

ASHLEY KUCHAR, PHD

Dr. Ashley Kuchar is a former collegiate student-athlete and the founder of Fail Better Training™. As a mental performance coach, she is passionate about helping athletes, coaches, and professionals learn how to respond to challenging situations in ways that foster resilience rather than rely on harsh criticism. Ashley completed her PhD at The University of Texas at Austin, working alongside Dr. Kristin Neff. During her doctoral degree, Ashley developed a resilience program called RESET. She tested the 6-session program with over 250 NCAA student-athletes and found that it supported adaptive coping, well-being, and sport performance. In 2019, Ashley was one of five graduate students to receive an NCAA research grant to aid in the development of RESET. In 2023 Ashley received AASP's Doctoral Dissertation Award for her published research on RESET. 

Ashley played basketball and softball in high school. In college, Ashley was a starting guard for the Fort Lewis College (FLC) women's basketball team and at the conclusion of her athletic career, she was awarded the Dr. Troy Bledsoe Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Ashley was also ranked among FLC career leaders in six major categories: three-point field goals, field goals, assists, steals, scoring, and blocked shots. 

Ashley currently resides in Austin, Texas.

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ASHLEY KUCHAR, PHD

FOUNDER & OWNER

Dr. Ashley Kuchar is a former collegiate student-athlete and the founder of Fail Better Training™. As a mental performance coach, she is passionate about helping athletes (of all levels) learn how to respond to challenging situations in ways that foster resilience rather than rely on harsh criticism. Ashley completed her PhD at The University of Texas at Austin, working alongside Dr. Kristin Neff. During her doctoral degree, Ashley developed a resilience program called RESET. She tested the 6-session program with over 250 NCAA student-athletes and found that it supported adaptive coping, well-being, and sport performance. In 2019, Ashley was one of five graduate students to receive an NCAA research grant to aid in the development of RESET.

Ashley played basketball and softball in high school. In college, Ashley was a starting guard for the Fort Lewis College (FLC) women's basketball team and at the conclusion of her athletic career, she was awarded the Dr. Troy Bledsoe Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Ashley was also ranked among FLC career leaders in six major categories: three-point field goals, field goals, assists, steals, scoring, and blocked shots. 

Ashley currently resides in Austin, Texas.

Education
PhD Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin (2022)

MEd Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin (2020)

BA Psychology, Fort Lewis College (2014)

Certifications
Certified Sport Psychology Coach
Advanced Teaching Certificate in Interdisciplinary Instruction
Trained Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher

If you are interested in working with Ashley 1:1, click the button below to sign up!

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CERTIFIED RESET TRAINERS

Jess, Danae, and Lani are certified to co-teach the RESET Instructor Training. Learn more about them below. 

Jessica O'Kelly, MSc

Performance Psychologist; Mental Performance Coach
Compassionate Power Ltd

Danae Frentz, MSc

Mental Performance Consultant
[email protected]

Lani Silversides, MST

Mental Performance Coach; Founder
Mindful Performance LLC | Strong Girls United


 

TRAINED RESET INSTRUCTORS

Trained to guide others through our research-based RESET Program. Click the image below to learn more about each of our Trained RESET Instructors

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EMAIL ASHLEY
[email protected]

LOCATION
Austin, Texas

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