Mental Performance coach · Covina, CACoach Matt
Private Mental Performance CoachCoach Matt
Covina, CA
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Matt
A Northern California Player of the Year, UC Davis and Pecos League pro turned master's-level sport psychologist who was the first psychology grad student selected to run a mental performance program that is now a permanent collegiate institution.
I am a former Division I and professional baseball player who greatly benefited, both on and off the field, from sport psychology training while at UC Davis. Now, with a master's degree in Sport and Performance Psychology, I have worked with athletes and first responders from the youth to professional levels, helping them develop the mental skills necessary to thrive in the adversity-filled world of sports. Throughout my playing career, it became clear to me that no matter how much physical work an athlete puts in, peak performance under pressure is impossible without the right mental skills. Together, we can work to eliminate mental blocks, build a healthier relationship with your sport, and enhance overall performance. There are so many topics within the field of sport psychology. Some apply to certain athletes more than others. But at the end of the day, my goal is to help athletes become more confident, smooth, and decisive while under pressure. This allows for an athlete to reach "flow state," or a headspace where a performer has maximum confidence, trust in themselves/team, and zero doubt what's about to happen when they step into competition!
How I can help you improve
I ask the right questions to help somebody understand how they generally react while under pressure. Having this refection or anticipation period will allow for athletes to be more mindful of their physical and mental reactions. We then work through them, and in game perform performance will almost certainly increase with a more mentally aware, mature, and confident athlete.
A typical training session
We discuss the confidentiality agreement within the realm of psychology. (Everything stays between us to an extent) We then get into the athletes general struggles and strengths while in practice or in games. This leads to certain activities, stories, and exercises to help us better understand, and fix these potential issues.
Career & accomplishments
I have worked with athletes and first responders of all ages develop their mental performance skills. I have spent the last few years working at the university level with Claremont Mckenna and Pomona Pitzer, but now am looking to bring my time and work back to all levels of sports.
Best coach I ever had
Tom Graham was a coach of mine from when I was 12 to 16. I felt he was great at promoting inspiring baseball, and always lead from alongside with actions, rather than out front with words. We won a lot with him, and 10 out of the 12 players on our team went on to play at the division 1 level.
What athletes & parents should know
I believe every player has a unique path to becoming the best athlete they can, and that uniqueness should be embraced. The two most important skills I have developed in this career have been empathy and storytelling. As a former athlete, I feel its much easier for me to build rapport with my clients, and put myself in their shoes. I commonly tells stories from my own playing career to help the sport psychology concepts we discuss come to life.
Hobbies of mine include surfing and skiing, and I would describe myself as optimistic and easy going.
25% off your 1st lesson
$115
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Then $460/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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