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When Performance Breaks Down

Performance problems show up in competition, but they usually start earlier in how people applying what they learned in training.

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They can explain it, but can’t do it
Athletes walk through it in meetings. Clients talk it through in sessions. But when it’s time to perform, execution breaks down.

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It looks right in practice, but doesn’t hold up
Drills are clean. Sessions feel productive. But once the environment speeds up or pressure increases, it falls apart.

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Decisions slow down when it matters
Reads that feel obvious in training turn into hesitation, second-guessing, or guessing under pressure.

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Mistakes linger longer than they should
A single breakdown turns into a series because there is no clear adjustment processes to follow

How I Help

Football Coaching Session

FOR COACHES

Get more out of what you’re already doing

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  • Refine athlete routines to better reflect game-day demands

  • Provide season-long support to reinforce habits and make adjustments

  • Train situational skills so athletes execute when it matters most

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Basketball Coaching Session

FOR CONSULTANTS

Build a clearer, more consistent approach

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  • Refine your consulting process (groups or individuals) to increase consistency and flow between sessions

  • On-going support in real time as you apply your consulting approaches for continued refinement â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Real growth.  Real Stories

Foday Conteh

Mental Performance Coach

“Having Russ as a mentor has been an inspiring and transformative experience. He has a unique ability to simplify complex ideas and make them actionable. Every conversation leaves me more confident and better equipped to serve those I work with.”

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Sarah Forsythe

Owner, Redefine Performance, LPC, CMPC

"His mentorship gave me the ability to take  different approaches to working with the clients we serve. He’s able to take a basic skill and re-shape it into something completely different from how other practitioners use it. This knowledge and creativity has helped me do that for myself."

Jordan Johnson

Mental Performance Coach

"His ability to unpack complex topics and ask the right questions is unparalleled.  I am a stronger sport psychology professional because of his commitment to my development."

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Start with a conversation

Dr. Russ Flaten, Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Mentor

If you're interested in improving how training supports performance, start with a conversation.

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