KATIE BATLIN
SPORTS MINDSET COACH,
DIRECTOR, SUPERSKILLS

Katie Batlin brings a wealth of experience as an elite
player, professional athlete, and coach to her work in
athlete development. As both a high-level competitor and a
leader in youth basketball, Katie understands that success
in sports requires more than physical talent. Confidence,
resilience, discipline, and the ability to respond to challenges are essential components of reaching one's full potential. Her approach emphasizes helping athletes build confidence in themselves, develop a strong mindset, and learn to navigate the mental demands of competition.

Katie's basketball accomplishments reflect her dedication, competitive drive, and commitment to excellence. A standout player at Miramonte High School, she was nominated for the prestigious McDonald's All-American Team and named California Player of the Year. She went on to earn a full athletic scholarship to Saint Mary's College before completing her collegiate career at San Francisco State. During her final season, Katie led her team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals, averaging 15.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.6 steals per game. Following college, she signed a Level 1 professional contract to play basketball in Australia.

Beyond her playing career, Katie has established herself as a passionate coach, mentor, and leader. She previously served as a head coach at the NBA Basketball School in Dubai, where she helped grow the girls' program from just eight players to more than 150, establishing it as the largest program of its kind in the Middle East under her supervision and guidance.

Today, as Director of the Super Skills program, Katie brings that same passion, leadership, and commitment to developing young athletes. She strives to create an environment where players can grow not only as basketball players, but also as confident, resilient, and self-aware individuals. Through her experience and mentorship, Katie helps athletes recognize their potential, embrace challenges, and develop the mindset and habits necessary to succeed both on and off the court.

“The mental side of the game is 3:1 to the physical. The real game is actually being played BETWEEN YOUR EARS.”

Success in sports is about more than physical skills—it's about developing the mindset to perform at your best when it matters most. Through our Super Skills Sports Mindset Training, Coach Phil Galvin and Coach Katie Batlin combine decades of coaching experience, high-level playing experience, and a passion for athlete development to help players build confidence, strengthen mental toughness, overcome challenges, and compete with greater focus and composure. Their personalized approach helps athletes unlock their potential, embrace adversity, and develop the mental skills necessary to succeed both on and off the court.

Confidence Under Pressure: Learn to trust your abilities, manage nerves, and compete with greater confidence in challenging situations.
Resilience & the Next-Play Mentality: Develop strategies for responding to mistakes, overcoming setbacks, and staying focused on the next opportunity.
Mental Toughness & Competitive Focus: Build the discipline, composure, and self-belief needed to navigate the ups and downs of competition.
Personal Growth & Mentorship: Work with an experienced player and coach who understands the demands of elite basketball and can help you grow both on and off the court.

“I cannot begin to tell you how much working with Coach Katie has helped my son on the mental side of the game.”

JULIE ELLIOT, PARENT

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PHIL GALVIN
SPORTS MINDSET COACH,
FOUNDER, SUPERSKILLS

With more than 30 years of experience in coaching,
player development, and athletic leadership,
Phil Galvin brings a unique perspective to the mental
and physical development of athletes. His approach emphasizes the importance of confidence, discipline, resilience, and the ability to build success through consistent, incremental progress. Drawing on decades of experience working with athletes at every level, Phil understands that reaching one's potential requires more than physical ability—it requires the right mindset, a commitment to growth, and the confidence to perform under pressure.

Phil is widely recognized as a leading basketball clinician and skill development instructor. Since 2019, he has served as Technical Director of the NBA Basketball School in Dubai. His international experience, combined with his extensive background in coaching and athlete development, has shaped his philosophy of helping players develop the skills, habits, and mental approach necessary for long-term success.

A Bay Area native, Phil was an All-State basketball player at Antioch High School before playing at Santa Rosa Junior College and earning a Division I scholarship to Mount St. Mary’s College in Maryland.

Following his playing career, Phil began coaching at the University of San Francisco, where he spent five years as an assistant coach and was part of the 1998 NCAA Tournament staff. He subsequently spent 20 years as Basketball Director at The Olympic Club in San Francisco before launching Super Skills Basketball in 2003. Today, Super Skills serves thousands of young athletes each year, reflecting Phil’s longstanding commitment to player development and the positive impact of sports.

Throughout his career, Phil has focused on creating environments where athletes can develop not only as players, but also as confident, disciplined, and resilient individuals. His philosophy centers on the belief that meaningful progress is built through small successes, purposeful preparation, and a growth-oriented mindset—principles that can help athletes perform at their best both on and off the court.