How I Help

I help coaches prepare players for the demands of competition. I help mental performance consultants connect their work to what athletes need to do when they compete

I do that by providing practical tools, processes, and support for coaches and consultants.

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FOR COACHES

Do not just correct the mistake. Train the demand that created it.

I help football programs create more intentional practice, film, reflection, and routine conditions so training transfers to game day.

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FOR CONSULTANTS

Do not start with mental performance. Start with performance.

I help consultants connect presenting concerns to actual performance demands so skills and strategies become easier to align.

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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.”

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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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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