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Professional Glue Guy- Let's Accomplish Together
My goal both personally and professionally is to make people better. I crave any opportunity to lead, coach, and facilitate in making people and teams perform at a higher level. Performances can wear a lot of different outfits- Physical, Mental, Sleep, How To Communicate with Others, Writing, Measurables. This is where I come in-I will help you or your team get better. On the field, in the classroom, or boardroom, I will help you improve.
Trains in Old Bridge & virtually
Works with High School, College, Adult
Football, Strength and speed, Lacrosse
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About Me:
I have a talent for noticing small details which is why I have worked as a Scout breaking down film for Football and Lacrosse teams, have worked for JSA Autograph Authentication, and have been contracted to review written works.
I am an extremely organized individual and can help your team efficiently accomplish projects or efficiently sort details in comparison to a Staff Officer.
I come from a family of educators and am a teacher at heart as much as I say I'm not.
I've helped military and medical personnel become better communicators.
My graduate education and work experience over the last 10 years have been based in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, which is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology. The avenues I can help you in this regard are almost limitless.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that my best skill is building connections and bringing parties together. I'm a new age "Fixer" but on a much more personal scope.
How I can help you improve your game:
I'm a Performance Psychology Coach, coaching performers to get better at their craft. I've worked with the US Army, professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. My practice is rooted in Positive Psychology- how to be productive while having fun and staying motivated by learning through failure!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Catching Up and allow the client to vent and blurt out frustrations in their daily lifes on and off the field- Reviewing progress of application of last previous strategies and tactics-provide Growth Mindset feedback-practice Self-Determination Theory for new strategies and applications-discuss what that will look like-schedule the next appointment.
Career summary and accomplishments:
• 2026 2x “Kudos” Recognition Award Recipient: EXOS
• 2025 Pro Football Focus: PFF University Player Participation Graduate
• 2025 EXOS Summit Presenter
• 2025 3x “Kudos” Recognition Award Recipient: EXOS
• 2023 Fall Standardized Patient Leading the Way Award: Baylor Scott & White Health
• 2023 National Sports Collectors Hall of Fame Inductee: James Spence Authentication (JSA)
• 2022 X League Semi Finalist: Austin Sound Football
• 2021 Sleep Enhancement Curriculum creator for Army G1 (The Office of Deputy Chief of Staff)
• 2020 One of only 4 ACE-SI T8Ts on all of Fort Hood.
• 2020 US Lacrosse Convention (Laxcon) Presenter
• 2019 New wellness room facility designer for County Prep High School
• 2018 # 3 Nationally Lax Power’s Team of Interest: Barry University Lacrosse Club
• 2017 #20 Nationally Lax Power’s Team of Interest: Barry University Lacrosse Club
• 2016-2016 Barry University Rising Club of the Year: Barry University Lacrosse Club
• 2016 Big East Champions: # 20 Seton Hall University Men’s Basketball
• 2016 Big East Champions Seton Hall University Women’s Golf
• 2016 NJILOA Len Roland Award Recipient: Old Bridge High School Lacrosse
• 2015 NJ State Finalist: Old Bridge High School Football
• 2015 CMJ Station of the Year: WVU U92 Campus Radio Station
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Anthony Lanzafama. One of my former High Schoo Football Coaches who I then worked for him. I loved that he found a way for all players to have a role and get involved. Add a 3rd Safety, have a bench player carry the flag out onto the field. Everyone had a role and that cemented buy in.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I practice Self-Determination Theory with my clients and students. They have a say in our assignments and progress. It's collaborative. It's not just top-down.
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