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I help athletes manage pressure and tap into what makes them uniquely great
I help athletes build mental skills to perform with confidence under pressure. My approach is practical, flexible, and built around you, so you can grow as a person and trust yourself during big moments.
Trains in Hillsboro & virtually
Works with all age groups
Mental performance
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Get to know Coach Ben
About Me:
I am a mental performance consultant and author. In my private practice, Premier Mental Performance, I help athletes and performers of all ages unlock their potential through training mental skills.
Currently, I am the mental performance consultant for FC Portland Soccer Academy in Oregon.
I hold an M.S. in Exercise and Sport Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a B.S. in Movement and Sports Science from Springfield College, and am actively pursuing certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
How I can help you improve your game:
My work is rooted in autonomy, empathy, and meeting clients where they are. I believe athletes and performers are the experts on their sport and life, and my role is to provide tools, insights, and guidance that help you make confident choices and grow.
I strive to be approachable and nonjudgmental, and encourage clients to explore what feels true to them and to reflect on the inner voices that sometimes create doubt or performance challenges.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I adapt each session to the needs and preferred style of the player. Each session starts with a check in and reflection from the previous week. I believe in practicing skills and setting goals between sessions, so this is a time to see what worked and didn't. From there, it depends on what we're working on or what's come up recently.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I started my career as a physical education teacher and coach before starting my own content writing and marketing business. Over the past eight years, I've written a bestselling book and worked for brands like Red Bull.
Outside of work, I am purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In the past, I ran ultramarathons and competed in CrossFit competitions.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had pushed me to show me what was possible, but also built me up along the way. Reinforcement and explaining the why behind the effort has always been important for me to buy in. I never did well with "because I said so." :)
What athletes and parents should know about me:
As a mental performance consultant, I strive to be flexible and centered on your needs. I draw from a wide range of approaches, including:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC)
- Psychological skills training
At the foundation is a humanistic approach, which treats you as capable of growth and self-actualization.
At the same time, I acknowledge the world of sport and performance demands results, which is where structured tools and strategies come in to challenge unhelpful thoughts, alleviate stress, and elevate performance.
Weekly Availability
Monday
Unavailable
Tuesday
11:00 pm - 3:00 am
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
11:00 pm - 3:00 am
Friday
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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