Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Danielle
Reveal Your Greatest Potential
Reveal Your Greatest Potential
I help athletes remember who they are, own that identity, and reveal their greatest potential in their sport. Born and raised in Arizona, I played middle blocker for the University of Oregon Ducks on a full scholarship, so I’ve lived the intensity and grind of elite athletics firsthand. After graduation, I earned a master’s degree in Performance Psychology (graduating with distinction) and have spent over 15 years helping individuals and teams improve perception, decision-making, and execution so they can do their jobs consistently under pressure—including roles with the U.S. Army, Air Force, the private sector, and currently as the Cognitive Performance Specialist for F-35 pilots at Luke Air Force Base. I draw on proven strategies from sport & performance psychology to help athletes stay composed, trust themselves, and perform at their best when it matters most.
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Get to know Coach Danielle
About Me:
I’ve been married for 22 years and have a 21-year-old daughter and a son-in-law who share the same birthday! Our family also includes a 15-year-old Beagle mix and an 11-year-old mini Goldendoodle, so a walk to the nearby park is a daily activity.
I’m passionate about continuing my education in sport & performance psychology. I recently completed a Performance Breathing certification with XPT (Extreme Performance Training) and will be attending the Meditation Retreat for Mental Performance in Sport this summer (2026), led by Dr. Chad McGehee, Director of Meditation Training for University of Wisconsin Athletics.
Fun fact: my current favorite snack is jalapeño popcorn—it's a fighter pilot thing. They make fresh batches daily, so if I’m ever in a squadron, you can find me with a cup in hand.
How I can help you improve your game:
Through mental skills coaching, resilience training, and performance psychology strategies, I guide athletes to:
Stay composed under pressure and make better in-game decisions
Build confidence and trust in their abilities
Improve focus, perception, and execution during competition
Develop routines and habits that support consistent performance
Every session is tailored to your goals, your sport, and where you are in your development—because no two athletes are the same.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Performance coaching is very much an art—no two sessions are alike because every performer is at a different point in their journey. That said, there are common challenges all athletes face, which we’ll tackle together using the tools of sport & performance psych. The most important thing to know is that I value your expertise and inner knowing—I’ll follow your lead while guiding you to your next level of potential. What is the same for every client is we’ll meet over Zoom for one hour 🙂
Career summary and accomplishments:
I’m a performance coach with over 15 years of experience helping athletes and high-performing individuals improve focus, resilience, and execution under pressure. I hold a master’s degree in Performance Psychology (graduated with distinction) and currently serve as the Cognitive Performance Specialist at Luke Air Force Base, coaching F-35 pilot students and their instructors. My experience spans elite athletics, military, and the private sector, where I guide individuals and teams to perform consistently, build confidence, and develop mental toughness.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was Mr. Bob Kelly, my grade school P.E. teacher. He was fun, encouraging, and always spoke confidence into us. In sport psychology, this is a real thing—sometimes we don’t believe we can do something, but when someone speaks confidence into us, we find that we can! It’s uncontrollable, but it really highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves—and our kids—with people who believe in us.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I’ve been in your shoes as an athlete (I still consider myself an athlete, but these days it looks like workouts at OrangeTheory Fitness) and understand the intensity, grind, and mental demands of elite sports. I approach coaching with empathy, respect, and a focus on sustainable growth—your voice and insight always guide the process. Outside of coaching, I’m a lifelong learner, constantly exploring new strategies in performance psychology and mental training. I also love to keep things optimistic and celebrate the wins. So often we're focused on what we need to improve that we don't reflect on what we're doing well.
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