Sports Performance Coaching: Balance Your Mind, Sharpen Your Bat
Coaching athletes to harness their athlete mental focus is essential for unlocking peak performance, especially when it comes to hitting instruction.
About Select Hitting and sports performance coaching
My Hitting Instruction Approach
I take a collaborative, solution-focused approach to hitting instruction—working closely with each athlete to identify strengths, address challenges, and develop a personalized plan for growth. Every hitter is unique, and success comes from understanding both the mental and physical aspects of the game, including the importance of athlete mental focus.
In-person sessions are designed to engage all three primary learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic ('feel'). This multi-dimensional approach ensures that each player not only understands the mechanics of hitting instruction but also builds the confidence and body awareness needed for consistent performance. Whether you're refining your swing or enhancing your athlete mental focus for a competitive edge, my goal is to help you become a more focused, adaptable, and effective hitter.
With a diverse background that spans over 30 years of experience in hitting instruction and coaching, I specialize in helping athletes enhance both their physical skills and athlete mental focus. My expertise in these areas allows for meaningful development of hitters.
As a former Head Coach at the collegiate level for 9 years, with a total of 13 years of coaching experience, I have refined my ability to lead teams and manage high-pressure situations while developing players athletically and mentally. My coaching philosophy extends beyond the physical mechanics of hitting; it incorporates the mental game, emphasizing emotional regulation, concentration, and mindset. This holistic approach has empowered athletes to not only improve their technique but also strengthen their resilience and confidence under pressure.
In addition to my coaching background, I bring 30 years of hands-on experience in hitting instruction, working with athletes of various ages and skill levels. My time as an Associate Scout has provided me with valuable insights into the professional skillset, particularly regarding mental adaptability and emotional control. I am also well-versed in cutting-edge technology like Blast Motion, KMotion3D, and video analysis, which I have extensively used to assess and enhance hitters' mechanics, improve swing efficiency, and provide measurable data that supports their development.
My 13 years of experience as a Behavior Interventionist and Special Education Teacher specializing in emotional regulation and coping strategies has equipped me with a profound understanding of how the mental game influences athletic performance. I have collaborated with students and athletes to identify triggers, recognize behavioral cues, and implement techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help regulate emotions. This background directly translates to assisting hitters in managing frustration, maintaining focus, and achieving emotional balance in high-stakes situations. Developing a growth mindset is crucial for overcoming the inevitable setbacks in the game, and I have a successful track record of helping individuals adopt this mindset for sustainable improvement.
I believe that my unique blend of technical expertise and understanding of the mental aspects of the game will be an invaluable asset to your hitters, particularly those seeking to align their mental processes with the intense demands of hitting. As you know, hitting in high-pressure situations requires not just physical skill but also strong concentration, emotional control, and adaptability in response to ever-changing conditions.
Credentials:
Blast Motion Certified
K-Motion Lvl 1 Baseball Certified
IYCA Speed & Agility Specialist Certified
Assistant Baseball Coach - Marshalltown Community College
Head Baseball Coach - Univ. of Dubuque (Fmr)
Strength & Conditioning Coach - UD Baseball (Fmr)
Sports Information Director - Univ. of Dubuque (Fmr)
Adjunct Professor - Univ. of Dubuque (Fmr)
Associate Scout (Fmr)
Founder/Owner of River Valley Collegiate League (2009-2012)
RVL Hitting & Conditioning Coach (Fmr)
K-12 Physical Education Degree
Instructional Strat II: K-12, BD/LD
Trauma Informed Care Certified
YMCA All Sports Coach (Fmr)
My Sports Performance Coaching Approach
My sports performance coaching is rooted in the belief that mental clarity drives physical excellence and enhances athlete mental focus. I take an individualized, solution-focused approach—partnering with athletes to build self-awareness, enhance focus, and strengthen the habits that support peak performance.
Virtual sessions are tailored to address both the psychological and physical demands of competition, including hitting instruction. Using strategies drawn from behavioral science and real-world coaching and teaching experience, I help athletes develop emotional regulation, resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure.
By combining proven mental training techniques with performance-focused coaching, I support athletes in becoming not just stronger and faster—but smarter, more composed, and consistently game-ready.
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All in-person and virtual sessions are by appointment only. Please note: training, including athlete mental focus and hitting instruction, is not open to the public, and Northeast Iowa high school baseball players are not eligible to participate.
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