About Our Approach & Achievements

Building champions with elite athlete mindset coaching that builds their confidence and reduces stress.

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Our Legacy of Athletic Milestones

Our journey at SJP Elite Mental Game Performance is marked by exceptional achievements and honors that highlight our influence and commitment in athletic coaching. We have played a pivotal role in opening and developing new high schools in the Kansas City area, while actively contributing to the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches and community initiatives.

About Coach Mike Jacobs

Mike is a teacher and assistant baseball coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, KS. He began his teaching career in the Olathe School District in 2017 and moved to St. Thomas Aquinas in 2023. Mike has been coaching at the high school level since 2011 (2011-2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas, 2018-2023 at Olathe West High School, 2024 – present at St. Thomas Aquinas) and has a passion for helping young people in both the classroom and on the baseball field. Mike has been fortunate enough to be a part of many great baseball teams including Kansas 5A State Championships in 2014, 2016, 2023, and 2024, all being at St. Thomas Aquinas. Additionally, he has been fortunate to coach many great baseball players in his career, including many current and former collegiate players and a two MLB draft picks. Mike and his wife, Jordan, have one daughter, Parker, and live in Spring Hill, KS.

About Coach Rick Sabath

Rick Sabath

  • Education: Master's Degree in Sports Psychology, University of Kansas.
  • Coaching Recognition: Six-time (6x) Coach of the Year award recipient.
  • Championships: Three-time (3x) State Champion.

Coaching Record

  • 2025–2027: 5A State Champions
  • 2011–2023: Led the opening of two new high schools in the Kansas City area: Blue Valley Southwest (BVSW) and Olathe West
  • 2011–2017 (BVSW): 14 State Runner-Up appearances, 15 State Championships
  • 2018–2023 (Olathe West): 2022 State Final Four
  • Overall Record: 208–130

    • Athletic Record History

  • Saint Thomas Aquinas (2 Seasons): 50–11 record

    • - 2024 & 2025 State Champions (first back-to-back in school history)
    - 2 Regional Championships
    - 25 EKL League Championships

  • BVSW (2011–2017): 14 State Runner-Up appearances, 15 State Championships, 4 State appearances, 4 Regional Championships
  • Olathe West (2018–2023): 2022 State Final Four, 2 Regional Championships, Sunflower League Champions 2022
  • College Coaching (1997–2010):

    • - Assistant at Hutchinson Community College: 4x Jayhawk West Champions
    - Assistant at University of Kansas: Big 12 Tournament Champions
    - Head Coach at Garden City CC: League and Sub-Regional Champions

    Sanctioned Championships

  • 2015: KSHSAA 5A State Champions – Blue Valley Southwest
  • 2024: KSHSAA 5A State Champions – Saint Thomas Aquinas
  • 2025: KSHSAA 5A State Champions – Saint Thomas Aquinas

    • Coaching Honors & Highlights

  • 2002: Jayhawk West Coach of the Year – Cloud County CC
  • 2015: KABC Coach of the Year
  • 2022: Sunflower League Coach of the Year
  • 2024 & 2025: KABC Coach of the Year
  • 2025: Sports in Kansas 5A Baseball Coach of the Year
  • 2025: Kansas Coaches Association Coach of the Year – Baseball All Class

    • Community Involvement

  • KSHSAA Registered Official – Football & Basketball (30 years)
  • Officiated state championships in both sports
  • MIAA (D2) College Football Official

    • School Involvement

  • Kairos Retreat Leader: Guiding seniors to strengthen their faith and personal growth

    • Memberships

  • Ranking member of the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC, 2017–2025).
  • Led committee to revise game limits, arm care guidelines, pre-season jamborees, and post-season formats.
  • Kansas adopted the 3/4 format; ongoing updates to post-season regulations.

    • Interscholastic Coaching Philosophy

    To be a role model, teacher of the game, and to leave whatever we do better than we found it. The program always comes first in every way, and we try to play the game that shows respect to both our opponent and the umpires. I want nothing more than to develop good people.

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