As a mental performance coach I combine concepts of sports psychology behavioral neuroscience with modern energy management principles to bring out peak performance under any and all circumstances. These psychological skills become automatic over time while also getting your biology to work for you rather than against you.

Coaching athletes on mental performance isn't about turning the sport you love into a problem to solved. It's not about answers and solutions. It's an alliance and a partnership to help athletes understand the mechanisms, patterns of thought and physical responses that interfere with or enhance performance. Every athlete is a complete and unique person, however the brain and body are still governed by biology in many common ways.

It all begins with conversation and a lot more questions than answers so to speak. Establishing trust with the athlete, his or her parents, and coaches is critical. We will explore where and when competitive breakdown occurs that disrupts effortless performance and enjoyment. These areas are usually well-known to the athlete so we can begin to explore psychological skills that help maintain focus, reset after mistakes or even develop the attitude to close the win.

We will also take a look at your sleep quality, training routines, recovery and nutrition. Getting this easy stuff right is the foundation of peak performance and complete physical and mental health at any age. In the modern world of endless distraction, recovery and rest are getting hard to come by. Performance and health are suffering for it, athletically and academically.

The total person is taken into consideration, not just the athlete, or the student.

I am orginally from Bradenton, FL where I spent my youth at IMG Academy.

I was a nationally ranked tennis player and soccer player in my youth. I was sidelined during my critical scholarship window by a broken leg and ankle my senior year of high school. Regardless of care, I was never able to recover to the level necessary to play Division 1 or professional tennis ever again. College and professional soccer hopes were also off the table.

I went on to graduate from Florida State University. I walked onto the varsity tennis team but was unable to continue due that nagging injury. I still managed to tryout and become a third string place-kicker for FSU for a season in the late 90's. I never dressed or saw a game from the sidelines, but the training demand, high standards and accountability further reinforced every part of mental and physical toughness that became part of me as a young man.

I spent 20 years in federal service as an emergency management meteorologist. I remained in high stakes areas of wildfire deployment and aircraft recon. That is where I operate best. On free weekends I dedicate time as an Alpine Ski Patroller at Mt Bachelor. So, I still live and breath in a demanding team environment where there's little room for error.

I completed my MS in Sports Psychology earlier this year and have nearly earned my Certified Mental Performance Constultant credential (CMPC) under the mentorship and guidance of top licensed professionals in the US military and IMG Academy. I have been coaching athletes across conventional and action sports disciplines through my own practice High Performance Theory for several years. Most of this began while a still in the government in helping people handle burnout, fatigue and performance challenges in the intelligence space.

My love and passion for sports performance never faded, let alone the champion's mind I developed in my youth. Consider me a one-stop-shop for total performance needs at every level of the game.

Nick Bollettieri, coach of Andre Agassi, was my coach and mentor in my youth. He remained my friend until he passed in 2022. Although my scholarship and pro career was derailed, I took Nick's positive and fighting spirit with me into every aspect of life. These skills and attitude instilled in me at IMG Academy carried me through life with health, positivity and resilience. That champion's mindset remains with me and I have passed that along to my kids and clients. My purpose to help athletes develop this attitude and lifestyle that will suit them in sport and in life.

I understand high level sport from top to bottom, from training to mindset, especially for younger players and the struggles they face with distraction, balancing school and practice and transitioning to even higher demands in college or pro athletics. Either way, together we can build the path to peak performance while forging strong mental and physical health in the process. I don't see the option on this website, however I usually do a free 15 minute consult to hear about you and make sure we're a good fit. Please message me. Look forward to hearing from you!