My goal is simple: help athletes trust their preparation, respond confidently to mistakes, stay composed under pressure, and develop a mindset that allows their physical ability to show up when the game gets difficult.

I work with each athlete individually to identify what may be holding them back, whether it's overthinking, fear of making mistakes, loss of confidence, difficulty handling pressure, or struggling to stay focused. Together, we develop practical mental-performance strategies they can use before, during, and after competition.

I bring more than 15 years of experience in basketball coaching, player development, training, and mental-performance coaching. Throughout my career, I have worked with athletes to improve not only their basketball skills, but also the confidence, focus, resilience, discipline, and mindset needed to perform consistently under pressure.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, have graduate-level education in Family Therapy, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in School Counseling. My educational background allows me to combine an understanding of motivation, behavior, communication, and performance psychology with extensive real-world basketball experience.

My basketball background includes working as a private basketball trainer and mental-performance coach, serving as a Basketball Coordinator and Coach, coaching through the YMCA, and currently working in physical education with the Clark County School District.

Most recently, I worked with Cerebro Sports during the Nike EYBL summer season as a Basketball Data Scout/Live Statistics Caller. In this role, I observed elite-level basketball competition and communicated assists, rebounds, and other game events in real time for statistical data collection.

One of my greatest accomplishments has been developing a coaching approach that connects basketball performance with the mental side of the game. I help athletes understand how confidence, preparation, self-talk, focus, emotional control, and their response to mistakes can directly affect how they perform on the court.

My goal is to use my basketball experience and psychology education to help athletes become more confident, mentally prepared, and consistent competitors—both on and off the court.

Freshman High School basketball coach

Athletes and parents should know that I genuinely care about helping each athlete become the most confident and mentally prepared version of themselves. I understand that every athlete is different, so I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I take the time to understand the individual athlete—their goals, personality, strengths, challenges, and what they experience mentally during competition.

My coaching style is supportive, honest, patient, and focused on growth. Athletes should feel comfortable talking about missed shots, bad games, pressure, frustration, confidence issues, overthinking, or fear of making mistakes without feeling judged. Those moments are often where the greatest opportunities for development begin.

As a longtime basketball coach and trainer with a background in psychology, I understand both sides of performance. An athlete can have all the physical talent in the world, but if they don't trust themselves when the pressure rises, it can be difficult for that talent to consistently show up.

Parents can expect me to provide a positive, professional, and encouraging environment while also holding athletes accountable for their growth. My goal isn't to create perfect athletes who never struggle—it's to help athletes develop the mental tools to respond to adversity, regain their confidence, stay focused, and keep competing.

Most importantly, I want athletes to leave our sessions with tools they can actually use. Whether it's preparing for a big game, recovering after a mistake, handling pressure, rebuilding confidence, or learning to trust their abilities, I want every athlete to become more independent, resilient, and confident in themselves.