Education & Psychological Foundations
Leadership Focus
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Transformational leadership
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Authentic leadership
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Servant leadership
Theoretical Foundations
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General Systems Theory – Humans are complex and interrelated. Teams are ecosystems.
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Self-Determination Theory – Athletes thrive when relatedness, competency, and autonomy are developed.
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Cognitive Behavioral Theory – Thoughts create feelings. Feelings drive behaviors.
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Mental Strength Skills – Performance is maximized when psychological skills are trained intentionally — especially in high-pressure moments.
Master of Science in Sport & Performance Psychology
University of Western States (2025)
Coach Development & Adult Learning
USA Lacrosse Certified Coach Development Trainer (2019–2022)
As a national-level coach developer, I trained coaches using pedagogy and adult learning theory to improve how they teach and lead.
Focus areas included:
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Guided discovery instruction
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Gamified practice design
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Small-sided play
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Constraints-led coaching
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Constructive, fact-based feedback
The goal: help coaches move beyond command-style instruction and build learning environments that produce thinking athletes.
Coaching & Officiating Experience
Current
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Mental Strength Coach — West Seattle High School Golf (Boys & Girls)
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Basketball & Lacrosse Official
Former
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Head Coach — Tahoma High School Lacrosse (3 years)
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Youth Soccer, Basketball & Lacrosse Coach (8+ years)
Leadership Roles
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PNBOA (Pacific Northwest Basketball Officials Association)
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Board Member
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Recruitment & Retention Chair
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WALOA (Washington Lacrosse Officials Association)
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Board Member
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Four-time State Championship Game Official
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NILOA (National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association)
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Collegiate Lacrosse Official
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This combined coaching and officiating experience provides a full-system view of performance, accountability, and culture from every angle of sport.
Business & Leadership Experience
Sales Director (2006–2020)
Before entering sport psychology full time, I operated a P&L and managed a team of 16 professionals.
This experience shaped my ability to:
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Define clear competencies
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Monitor execution and measurable progress
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Provide constructive, standards-based feedback
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Build repeatable systems
As Brené Brown says:
“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”
Clarity drives performance — in business and in sport.
Why This Work Matters
Many coaches coach the way they were coached — and unknowingly repeat patterns that limit growth.
When I learned a better way, my relationship with myself and the student-athletes I serve changed permanently.
Everything you need as a coach is already inside you.
My role is to help you:
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Gain awareness of your strengths and blind spots
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Build knowledge that aligns with your philosophy
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Apply skills that create lasting cultural change
Happy players perform better.
Strong relationships drive strong seasons.
Mental strength is trainable.