Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Matthew

I’m a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) who works with athletes from youth through professional levels.

My focus is on helping athletes perform more consistently in games — not just in practice. A lot of what I do is helping athletes understand how their mind works under pressure and then giving them tools they can actually use when it matters.

I take a very practical approach. This isn’t just talking about confidence or mindset — it’s about building systems for focus, routines, and how to respond in tough moments so performance becomes more consistent.

Most athletes don’t struggle because they lack ability — they struggle because they don’t have a clear way to handle pressure, reset after mistakes, or stay focused.

That’s where I help.

I work with athletes on:

Building confidence that isn’t dependent on results

Improving focus and staying present in games

Handling pressure and nerves

Letting go of mistakes faster

Creating routines before, during, and after competition

The goal is simple: help you close the gap between what you’re capable of and what actually shows up in competition.

Every session is individualized, but the process is very collaborative — we’re working together to understand your performance, not just me giving you answers.

In the session, the focus is on building awareness. We break down what’s been happening in your games and practices and look at how and why your mind is working the way it is — your thoughts, emotions, and where your attention is going. That understanding is what allows us to actually make meaningful changes.

From there, we develop practical strategies you can use — whether that’s a reset routine, a focus cue, or a way to respond to pressure and mistakes.

Outside of the session is where the real growth happens. After each session, you’ll have clear, simple things to practice and apply so these skills become something you can rely on in competition, not just something you talk about.

Over time, the goal is for you to build awareness, take ownership of your performance, and develop a system that works for you.

Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)

Work with athletes from youth to professional levels, including MLB players

Lead mental performance program at Advanced Therapy and Performance

Mental Performance Coach with Valiance Counseling & Coaching

Experience working in individual, team, and multidisciplinary training environments

Developed mental performance assessments and player profiles to guide athlete development

My work is centered around helping athletes improve consistency, confidence, and performance under pressure.

The best coach I ever had created an environment where you could learn and grow without fear.

They were understanding and gave players the space to make mistakes without immediately punishing them. That didn’t mean there were no standards — it meant mistakes were treated as part of the process, not something to avoid at all costs. Because of that, players were more willing to take ownership, stay engaged, and actually improve.

They were also consistently encouraging and genuinely cared about their players, not just as athletes but as people. You could feel that, and it made it easier to trust them and buy into what they were teaching.

That experience has shaped how I coach. I try to create the same type of environment — one where athletes feel supported, challenged, and able to learn from mistakes so they can perform more freely and confidently.

I care about helping athletes not just perform better, but also enjoy their sport more and feel more in control when they compete.

My approach is:

Practical – everything we do is meant to be used in games

Individualized – no two athletes are the same

Collaborative – I work with the athlete, not just talk at them

I’m not here to give quick fixes. I’m here to help athletes build skills they can rely on long-term — in sport and beyond.