Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach John
First session is FREE!
First session is FREE!
Do me a favor, think about a time where you have felt like you don't have the resources to meet a stressful demand, how does stress manifest physiologically? (Sweaty hands, shaky, increased HR etc). Now think of a time when you felt like you were prepared for the challenge infront of you... how did that excitement manifest? I would bet at a physiological level, the same symptoms manifest for both events... so what is the difference? How you appraise situations matters, your interpretation of events is affected by all sorts of things; past experiences, vicarious experiences, self perception etc. Learning how to reappraise situations and accept failures as part of the learning experience is key to growth. When it comes to high level competitors we only see the end results of their training, we do not see the hours, days, weeks, months, years that lead up to that event. I work with competitors of all backgrounds to help them leverage their motivation to keep them moving in the direction of their goals using the most up to date sport and performance psychology research. Looking forward to working with you!
San Antonio, TX
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Weekly Availability
Monday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Thursday
Unavailable
Friday
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Saturday
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Get to know Coach John
About Me:
To be honest I was only ever a high school athlete, I had an injury that kept me out of college athletics. Baseball was always my main sport but I played several sports growing up (basketball, soccer, football, cross country etc). I currently practice my own mental techniques while playing the worlds most humbling game... golf!
How I can help you improve your game:
I have worked with performers of all different kinds of backgrounds (athletes, infantry, pilots, theater actors, businesses). Self awareness is the foundation of making improvements, sometimes that self awareness makes us find something we may not particularly like in ourselves. That is your first crossroad, is your goal more important than your ego?
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Training sessions will typically be conversation based and some activities. We will have traditional sport psych sessions along with giving some assignments for the next time we meet. It may be journaling or keeping track of different ineffective thoughts you have during a training session/performance. Sessions will change based off the needs of the individual athlete.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Cognitive Performance Specialist – 435th IFF Squadron, Randolph AFB (March 2023-Present) • Embedded in 435th IFF squadron to increase fighter pilot performance through mental skill/cognitive/motor behavior training • Observed sortie briefs and debriefs to understand cognitive and performance demands on wingmen • Taught academic classes on topics such as mindfulness, academic tips, and intensity regulation • Created videos using eye tracking software to compare wingmen cross-check-efficiency • Worked with experienced instructors on struggles for upgrading wingmen and how my expertise can be of assistance • Developed curriculum for upgrading instructors to help more effectively train wingmen • Traditional 1:1 sport psychology consults with wingmen who struggle with areas like: building confidence, keeping things in perspective, perfectionism etc. Cognitive Performance Specialist – Site Lead, Columbus AFB, CRAFT Pilot Training (December 2021 – March 2023) • First on site at Columbus AFB and helped set up foundation of CRAFT program • Site lead for seven (eight including myself) sport science professionals of three different competencies to provide holistic development to pilots in training • Cross referenced and created a weekly schedule that executed 3 different syllabi • Delivered syllabus directed courses to student pilots • Provided cognitive consults to student and instructor pilots in the US Air Force in areas such as: confidence in the aircraft, intrusive negative thoughts, imposter syndrome, heightened performance anxiety, airsickness etc. • Provided cognitive behavioral trainings to students who struggled with task saturation, prioritization, arousal regulation etc. • Delivered sessions to pilots in 1:1 and groups settings of up to 100+ • Use of technology (Senaptec, fitlights, biofeedback software) to create buy-in and train cognitive skills • Managed site budget of $300,000+, for purchasing new equipment and travel expenses • Created Monthly status reports and end of the year summary to show customer executed events and progression of program • Engaged in site lead calls weekly to give updates to both military and contracting entities • Worked with AF leadership (Instructor pilots, Flight Commanders, etc) to cater specifically to students needs Performance Expert MRT LVL 2, Magellan Federal, US Army, Ft. Polk (October 2020 – Dec 2021) • Named local PE advisor in first year, responsibilities include acting POC for unit intake questions, onboarding and training new PE’s, participating in calls around region to give updates to regional advisors • Certified in several different curriculum and performance competencies • Facilitating custom workshops with soldiers of groups 100+ • Mastery sessions offered for individual soldiers • Providing leadership with tools to develop their own battalions, companies, platoons • Attended trainings to observe unit dynamics and provide feedback to leadership PASS Intern, Chicago Fire Football Club (March 16th - June 24th 2020) • Created character development content for over 100 youth athletes • Implemented research based mental skills training to youth academy athletes (U8-U17) • Developed athletes by educating the clubs core values and leadership through a holistic approach • Served as advisory support staff for athletes • Adapted to telecommunications platforms for duration of internship Performance Consultant, Independent Sessions (January 2019 – January 2021) • Privately consulting with individuals who have sought services • Utilizing CBT, ACT, and Phenomenology in consulting sessions • Performance topics include; attention control, energy management, creating confidence, building self-awareness, increase motivation through goal setting etc. • Clients included an Olympic athlete and theater actor
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was a high school baseball/basketball coach. He was obviously very techinically sound with his coaching and had a great understanding of the sport he coached. Above that, he not only focused on our athletic development but also our personal development. Sports are a great conduit to learn life lessons I.e. dealing with adversity, showing humility, creating self awareness etc.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
To the point above the athletes and parents should know that I hold high standards for development. I will give assignments and things for the performer to do and expect them to have worked on it by our next meeting. I will foster the same ideals my favorite coach had by giving you ways to learn how to emotionally regulate during performance and in your every day life. The only way for us to learn how to use mental skills during a high pressure situation, is to use them in your everyday life. I practice what I preach and live the lessons I teach.
I am also recognized by AASP (Association of Applied Sport Psychology) as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) which shows credibility from my governing body that I am qualified in both education and applied experience!
Certified Mental Performance Consultant(CMPC), Association of Applied Sport Psychology
• Issued 11/8/2022
• Member ID: 12807
• Certification Number: 1050
https://appliedsportpsych.org/certification/cmpc-directory/profile/12807
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