Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Brian

I am a soccer coach and mental performance specialist based in the Chicago area, working with athletes to develop the mental side of their game.

I currently coach within Illinois ODP and have experience supporting players across club, academy, and identification pathways, including MLS NEXT environments. Alongside coaching, I run pep360° (Whole Player. Whole Person. Whole Potential.), where I help athletes and teams build confidence, manage pressure, and respond effectively to mistakes.

My approach is practical and performance-focused. Players don’t just talk about mentality- they train it. Every session includes simple, game-ready tools such as pre-game routines, reset routines, and performance self-talk that athletes can apply immediately in training and competition.

I have completed my Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, am currently pursuing my CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant) certification, and hold both UEFA B and USSF B coaching licenses. This allows me to combine evidence-based methods with real, on-field coaching experience.

I’m passionate about helping athletes not only perform at a higher level, but also grow as confident, resilient individuals who can handle the challenges of sport and life.

I help athletes improve their game by strengthening the mental skills that show up in every moment of performance. Together, we build confidence, improve focus, and develop strategies to handle pressure and mistakes.

Players learn simple, game-ready tools such as pre-game routines, reset routines, and performance self-talk—so they can stay composed, make better decisions, and play with clarity when it matters most. Every session is tailored to the athlete, ensuring what we work on transfers directly into training and games

Each session is designed to be practical, engaging, and tailored to the athlete.

We typically start with a quick check-in and reflection on recent games or training to understand what’s been going well and where challenges are showing up.

From there, we focus on one key mental skill-such as confidence, handling pressure, or responding to mistakes-and introduce a simple, game-ready tool (e.g., pre-game routine, reset routine, or self-talk strategy).

Athletes then apply the tool through discussion, scenarios, or visualization so they know exactly how to use it in real moments.

Every session finishes with a clear action plan, so the athlete leaves with 1–2 specific things to practice in training or games.

-Coach within Illinois ODP, supporting elite youth player development

-Founder of pep360°, delivering individualized and team mental performance coaching

-Supported athletes navigating tryouts, selection, and high-pressure environments (including MLS NEXT pathways)

-Designed and delivered mental skills workshops for players, parents, and teams

-Developed practical tools and frameworks (pre-game routines, reset routines, self-talk strategies) used by athletes in real game situations

-Master’s degree in Sport Psychology

-UEFA B License & USSF B License holder

-Currently pursuing CMPC certification (AASP)

One of the best coaches I’ve ever had—helped me grow both on and off the field of play.

Athletes and parents should know that my approach is centered on developing the whole person, not just the player. I create a positive, supportive environment where athletes feel comfortable, challenged, and motivated to grow.

My sessions are practical and individualized0 players learn simple mental tools they can actually use in games to build confidence, manage pressure, and respond to mistakes. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all coaching; every athlete’s experience is tailored to their needs, goals, and stage of development.

I also value open communication with families and aim to provide guidance that supports the athlete both on and off the field of play.