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Coach Allan, Ph.D, MBA is a Sport & Performance Psychology consultant, educator, and former corporate executive who blends science, strategy, and real-world leadership to help individuals and teams perform at their highest level.

Improving your game is not just about mechanics. It is about mastering the mental skills that allow your physical training to show up when it matters most. I help athletes strengthen focus, confidence, and emotional control so performance becomes repeatable under pressure—not accidental. Whether you are a golfer standing over a five-foot putt, a pickleball player in a tight match, or a competitive athlete preparing for postseason play, your mental preparation determines your consistency.

A typical session begins with a focused check-in to identify performance patterns in attention, confidence, and emotional control. We then train one specific mental skill—such as imagery, breathing regulation, or a pre-performance routine—and immediately apply it to real competitive scenarios. You leave with a clear, practical performance assignment designed to build consistency and confidence under pressure.

Coach Allan Hansen is a Sport & Performance Psychology consultant, educator, and former Fortune 500 executive who integrates research-driven mental skills training with decades of executive leadership experience. After retiring from IBM, he completed his Ph.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology at Grand Canyon University and now leads athletes, teams, and organizations perform consistently under pressure. His work bridges applied psychology, leadership strategy, and measurable performance improvement.

Career Highlights

o Provides mental performance consulting to collegiate and youth athletes, focusing on imagery training, anxiety regulation, confidence development, and pre-performance routines.

o Doctoral Researcher – Conducted quantitative research examining the relationship between mental imagery ability (SIAQ dimensions) and putting accuracy among novice golfers in the Southwest United States, identifying a critical awareness gap in amateur athletes’ understanding of visualization.

o Executive Leadership (IBM & Entrepreneurship) – Led cross-functional teams, managed multimillion-dollar operational portfolios, implemented performance tracking systems, and drove measurable business outcomes in complex environments.

o Higher Education Faculty & Dissertation Service – Taught business, technology, and performance-related coursework; serves in academic leadership and dissertation committee roles, mentoring doctoral students in research and applied practice.

o Applied Sport Work – Supported collegiate teams, including the GCU Pickleball Team, integrating structured mental training into competitive preparation.

o Credentialing & Professional Development – Actively completing requirements toward Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) designation.

Distinguishing Strengths

o Evidence-based mental skills training

o Executive-level strategic planning & analytics

o Leadership under pressure

o Team cohesion and constructive conflict facilitation

o Translating research into applied performance outcomes

Dr. Hansen’s career reflects a second-act mission: helping individuals and teams build durable confidence, sharpen focus, and perform with clarity when it matters most.

Coach Roderick was the best coach I ever had because he demanded excellence and modeled it himself. He did not lower standards to protect feelings, nor did he use intimidation to motivate. He expected effort, accountability, and discipline—and he gave clarity in return. You always knew what was required. He created a team environment that was competitive but safe. Mistakes were corrected immediately, but they were never weaponized. He understood that confidence is built through preparation, repetition, and honest feedback. When you succeed, you earn it. When you struggled, he stayed steady.

Looking back now, I realize he was teaching more than the game. He was shaping mindset, resilience, and responsibility. He taught us how to respond to pressure, how to compete hard without dividing the team, and how to carry ourselves with composure.

o The best coaches improve your performance.

o Great coaches shape your identity.

o Coach Roderick did both.

First, I care about the person before the performance. Athletic success matters, but long-term confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being matter more. My role is to help athletes develop mental skills that strengthen both performance and character.

Second, I do not offer hype or quick fixes. Mental training is a skill-building process—just like strength training or mechanics. We work on practical tools such as imagery, pre-performance routines, focus control, and emotional regulation to help athletes perform consistently under pressure.

Third, I believe in partnership. Parents are essential to the performance environment, and communication matters. My goal is to create clarity, reduce unnecessary performance anxiety, and help athletes take ownership of their preparation. When athletes learn how to regulate themselves, trust their training, and respond constructively to mistakes, performance improves naturally.