My Approach

Mental performance is about learning how to respond to adversity that will inevitably occur and learning how to respond effectively when it does occur.

Athletes will experience pressure. They will make mistakes. They will have bad practices, bad games, or moments of being in a slump during the season, injuries, setbacks, doubts, and moments when their confidence disappears.

Mental skills can help athletes learn how to navigate those moments of adversity.

My approach is individualized, collaborative, practical, and evidence-based. Rather than simply talking about psychological concepts, I focus on helping individuals understand and practice skills discussed so they can apply them in training, competition, and overall everyday life.

Some of the areas I commonly explore include:

Confidence

Focus and attentional control

Emotional regulation

Mindfulness

Resilience

Mental toughness

Self-talk

Motivation

Goal setting

Performance under pressure

Pre-performance routines

Responding to mistakes

Self-awareness

Athlete identity

Personal development

Focus

Although athletics is an important part of my professional background, I don't view mental performance as something that belongs exclusively to athletes.

The psychological skills involved in performing under pressure, managing emotions, maintaining attention, responding to setbacks, and pursuing meaningful goals are human life skills.

The same mental skills an athlete develops before a championship game may help a student prepare for an important exam, public speaking for presentations, or navigating a difficult moment in life. That's why I am interested not only in performance, but in human development.