More and more, athletes are taught to value external factors such as wins and losses, awards, and outside recognition. What happens when those things are taken away? I focus on building the whole athlete so they are grounded in a strong foundation consisting of a strong why, specific goals, and their own unique style.

I design sessions to help with a variety of “mental roadblocks” including mental preparation for competition, effective self-talk, visualization, confidence, excelling under pressure, navigating coach-athlete relationships, and more.

I am able to meet in person around the Orlando area or online. I utilize triangulation (questionnaires, motivational interviewing, and observation) to gain the full picture of what an athlete is experiencing. I am then able to construct a science-backed, personalized mental performance training plan for each individual I work with.

I have found that a lot of athletes come to their sessions thinking I am going to them what their doing wrong. Instead, I find that most athletes aren't doing many things wrong, they just need to take time to acknowledge what they are doing right. My sessions are empowering, informative, and hyper personalized for the individual.

Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) and former professional indoor soccer player with approximately 10 years of coaching experience across the high school, club, college, semi-professional, and professional levels. Former Head Soccer Coach at Wichita East High School, with a 126-66-3 record, three GWAL Championships, three Regional Championships, one State Tournament appearance, and 21 All-State selections. Named GWAL Coach of the Year in 2019 and 2020. Additional coaching experience includes Augusta Raptors, Kansas Rush Wichita, and coaching at the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels.

Since 2021, I have worked as a mental performance coach with athletes across multiple sports. Most recently, I served as a Mental Performance Coach at IMG Academy, delivering more than 100 mental performance sessions. I have also worked with professional disc golfers competing on the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) and authored Disc Golf Mindset: A Mental Performance Workbook for Disc Golfers.

I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Sport Psychology, CMPC® certification, and an ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification.

The best coach I ever had took an interest in me as both a person and a player. He encouraged my creativity on and off the field and believed in my leadership and playing abilities. He also made a point of recognizing the small improvements in my game.

I remember after one game, he came up to me and said, "The best play of the day was when the defense pushed up and you slid more centrally to cover the space. That prevented the counterattack when our midfield lost it. Well done. It's a small thing, but it was impressive."

That moment stuck with me. It taught me that small improvements, whether on the field or in life, are worth recognizing and celebrating. As a coach, I try to do the same for the athletes I work with.

I grew up in West Texas, in Odessa, in an old-school, blue-collar environment. Throughout my career, I've faced plenty of challenges, doubters, and "gut-check" moments.

Those experiences introduced me to mental performance, which ultimately saved my soccer career, and connected me with some of the most influential people I've ever met. They taught me a great deal about myself, about overcoming adversity, and about what it takes to succeed in sport.

After coaching at the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels, I understand the recruiting process and what it takes to navigate competitive athletic environments. I also understand the opportunities and challenges that come with being surrounded by high-level athletes.

That West Texas, blue-collar character is still a big part of who I am. When I start working with an athlete, I take that relationship seriously. I consider my athletes part of my extended family and will do everything I can to give them the best coaching experience and level of service possible.

Think of my coaching as old-school mental toughness meets new-school science.