Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach David
A mental performance coach that helps players overcome limitations
A mental performance coach that helps players overcome limitations
I help athletes tap into their full potential by strengthening their mental skills. Whether you are an athlete that gets in your own way by overthinking, or you are simply looking to take your talents to the next level, we will work together to discover what you want and how to get there. Mental performance coaching is used by professional athletes all the way down to the youth level to help improve overall development, well-being, and performance. I offer a unique blend of experience and training because I am a sports performance and psychology coach. I am a certified strength and conditioning coach as well as a player development coach. This helps me in my mental performance coaching because I understand athlete's experiences from multiple perspectives and can see how the different performance elements (e.g., technical skill, emotions, social aspects, mentality, etc.) all fit together.
New Orleans, LA
Available: Tues, Thurs, Sat
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Get to know Coach David
About Me:
- Played basketball and soccer competitively from the age of 5 until 18
- Gave up sports after senior year of high school due to injuries and medical issues
- Played on the MaxPreps #1 Highschool Soccer Team in the Nation
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help athletes not hold themselves back. I can help them increase their motivation and build a deeper sense of trust from within. This helps remove mental barriers and lets them play freely with a greater sense of joy.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
The first session will be talking about why you are seeking mental performance coaching. Once I fully understand your situation and what you want, then we will start working together to get there. Common psychological skills such as goal-setting, confidence, motivation, self-regulation, or concentration might be part of our plan to help you improve. We will collaboratively work together to make sure each session fits your needs and helps move you toward the end goal.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Mental Performance Consultation (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Master of Art's Degree in Clinical Psychology USA Basketball Licensed Coach
Best coach I ever had:
- My best coach was my high school soccer coach because he believed in me and this helped me to believe in myself. I realized that sometimes I need people to give me the green light, and when I'm given this permission, I level up and see that I'm more capable than I thought. This is what he did for me.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
- I want athletes to find an inner strength that will give them courage and confidence to face the challenges of their circumstances. Nothing brings me greater joy than helping athletes discover a greater sense of security and believe in their potential.
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