Athletic Background
Summary of Career and Accomplishments
I have played sports throughout my whole life and they have become an everyday value that I hold extremely close to who I am. As I have become older, I have recognized the mental strain that wanting to perform at our highest levels can cause on athletes at all levels. I have worked with professional golfers as well as track athletes to help them overcome the mental inhibitions that they experience on a day-to-day basis. I played soccer from high school up until college, was an allstate athlete.and one state my high school year. I also played basketball in club form and golf throughout high school.
Who is the best coach you ever had and why?
The best coach I ever had was my high school coach. He had an ability to bring out the best character in people he recognized, if we were being our best selves on and off the field that we would perform at our highest levels, it created unity and untapped a level of confidence we never knew we had. We were able to come together as a team with unique talent and win state. A valuable coach won't just have an effect on you. In the moment of the sport you are playing but will have a lasting effect on the person that you end up being for the rest of your life.
What should athletes and parents know about you?
I will work with both the athletes and parents to provide the best amount of success. Parents are vital and crucial role in the child's life to help them see who they can become and who they aspire to be.
Coaching Background
Summary of Coaching Background
I coached soccer with ages 8-20. We focused on team aspects, but also on individual success within the team. I also have been a personal trainer for the last decade. Providing individual training that athletes can use to increase their performance, agility, speed strength, and those needed qualities to be a successful athlete.
How can you help someone improve their game?
I provide both the mental and the physical aspects needed to take your game to the next level. My professional master's experience as a therapist. Help me unblock the mental inhibitions and tap into the mental motivation.
Needed to take our athletic abilities to the next level.
What does a typical training session look like?
We will assess at the beginning of each session to gauge what is and isn't working for the athlete so they are at part of the process. When the athlete gets to be part of the planning, they are more motivated to be part of the success. We will warm up if this is a physical session and then start with the challenges needed to improve. Mental health will be focus on techniques utilized in session and during the week the athlete can continually apply.