Meet Our Coaches

Work with experienced mental performance coaches who help athletes and high-achievers build confidence, focus, resilience, and consistency under pressure. Our coaches equip athletes and leaders with proven mental performance strategies to strengthen confidence, sharpen focus, and perform at their highest level.

Steve Martin

National Champion and Sports Hall of Fame member with firsthand experience competing at the highest levels
Over 25 years bridging the worlds of business and sport through performance coaching and leadership development
MPC coach certified in the Identity Forge Method™, helping athletes expose and address mental blind spots

Michal Thompson

Competitive endurance athlete and active middle school track and high school cross country coach based in Colorado
Child Life Specialist with professional experience supporting young people through high-pressure and high-stakes environments
Wellness business owner and mother of five athletes with a firsthand understanding of the youth sports journey from every angle

Joshua Bell

Former NFL free agent and multi-sport varsity coach across the state of Texas
Personal and group sport-specific trainer with a background in childhood development and motor learning
Holds a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in Life Coaching

Keith Emery

Over 30 years of football coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels
Head coach experience in both high school and NCAA Division III football with Division I program experience
Player development specialist focused on mindset, accountability, and building high-performance team cultures

Levi Horn

Former NFL offensive lineman who played for the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and BC Lions
FCS All-American at the University of Montana and first-team All-State athlete
Licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional, Native youth mentor, and motivational speaker through Dog Soldiers LLC

Corey Laster

Over 25 years of collegiate women’s basketball coaching experience across NAIA, NCAA Division I, II, and III programs
Former head coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Christian University, and William Jessup University
Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and NCAA Achieving Coaching Excellence forum participant with a career record built on player development and program building

Albert Duarte

High school baseball coach with six years of transformational coaching work and over 800 hours of direct coaching experience
Certified Ontological Life Coach, Certified Meditation Teacher, and Certified Breathwork Facilitator
Background in Biblical Studies with 10 years of sobriety and a cancer-free journey that shapes a coaching perspective built on lived resilience

Chanelle Norwood

CCCAA All-American Long Jumper, placing third in the state of California in 2013
Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Mindset Coach for women since 2018, helping clients renew their mindset, heal their story, and find their purpose
Current High School Track and Field Coach specializing in jumps, helping lead her team to a first-time League Championship in her first season on staff

James Massella

Multi-decade football coach with experience at the college level including the University of New Haven and Southern Connecticut State
Five years leading the NFL FLAG youth football program with extensive high school and youth coaching experience
Retired police officer, school administrator, and probation officer who brings real-world mental toughness and discipline to athlete development

Josh Orozco

Former collegiate athlete with 30 years of competing, coaching, and consulting across Tennis, Football, and Movement training
Specialist in identifying why athletes stall and rebuilding the mechanics, decision-making, and confidence that drive performance
Experienced consultant helping athletes at all ages and skill levels perform with clarity and purpose under pressure

Dave Dawson

USA Hockey Level 5 Coach and Certified Hockey Scout with over 10 years of coaching at youth, modified, and junior varsity levels
Graduate of Sports Management Worldwide’s Hockey GM and Scouting Program, trained by former NHL Executive Doug McLean and Peterborough Petes GM Mike Oke
Senior director in a large healthcare organization leading over 70 employees with 25+ years of experience building teams and developing leaders

Kevin Miniefield

Former NFL professional and Division I collegiate athlete with experience as a major college sports administrator
Multi-sport high school athlete who understands the full competitive development pathway firsthand
Parent of four Division I collegiate student-athletes with a deep understanding of the demands athletes and families face

Thomas Smith

First-round NFL Draft pick selected 28th overall in 1993, playing nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and Indianapolis Colts
Super Bowl XXVIII participant and widely regarded as one of the most underrated cornerbacks of his era
Author, entrepreneur, and speaker who has built businesses in real estate, property management, and transportation since retiring from professional football

Alex Rosario

Competitive baseball and football coach who built a coaching philosophy centered on the mental side of performance
21-year United States military veteran serving as a flight medic with high-stakes operational experience
Over 22 years in law enforcement including a decade as a SWAT operator and eight years as a SWAT instructor

Brian Stewart

30 plus year NFL and Division I football coach, serving as Defensive Coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Roughnecks, University of Maryland, Rice, and currently Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Middle Tennessee
Known for building aggressive, turnover-driven defenses and developing multiple Pro Bowl and All-Conference defensive backs at the professional and collegiate levels
Career built on mentoring athletes, stabilizing programs, and developing players who compete at the highest level

Dimitri Gauquier

Born and raised in Belgium, Dimitri built a 30 plus year senior leadership finance career in the United States before making a deliberate shift into coaching and mentoring
Currently part of the University of South Florida Mentorship Program and several professional mentorship organizations focused on developing and supporting growth-minded professionals
Focused on Tennis mental performance after identifying a significant gap in mental preparation among athletes he trained on court, with a personal connection to the sport through his son who is currently training at a world renowned tennis academy

Jonah Hedges

Multi-sport collegiate athlete who played football at Culver-Stockton College and both football and tennis at Maryville College, where he also served as a football assistant coach
Biomechanics and movement coach for quarterbacks since 2022, working with athletes from the middle school level through the SEC and professional ranks
Specialist in the connection between physical mechanics and athletic performance, helping quarterbacks build the technical foundation and consistency that holds up under pressure

Angiey Kocinski-Martin

Youth sports coach, educator, and founder of Ignite Training Academy™ with professional experience connected to IMG College, the Cleveland Cavaliers, youth sport franchises, and school athletics
Founder of a three stage athlete development model serving ages 3 through 16, blending multi-sport training, character development, and Elite Academy Pathways for competitive athletes
Passionate about closing the mental performance gap in youth sports by helping young athletes build confidence, resilience, and the mindset to succeed on and off the field

Daniel Acosta-Laureano

NCAA Division I Head Baseball Coach with 30 plus years of experience spanning professional scouting with the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and coaching with the Chicago Cubs minor league organization
Bilingual collegiate head coach who has built and rebuilt programs at every level, managing full domestic and international recruiting cycles, NCAA compliance, and elite player development
Holds a Master's in Psychology and a Master's in Sports Coaching, with an active background in applied sports psychology and mental performance instruction at the collegiate level

Adriel Hansbro

Multi-sport standout athlete in high school competing in baseball, basketball, and football before playing collegiate football at Northern Illinois University
20 plus years of varsity football coaching and student-athlete development experience with a strong background in multi-sport youth coaching
Dedicated mentor driven by a personal commitment to help young athletes navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and build the mental foundation for success in sport and in life

Tony Fuller

Former team captain and state champion with collegiate experience at Grambling State University under legends Doug Williams and Eddie Robinson
Active football coach serving as Freshman Head Coach and Varsity Running Backs Coach for the San Marcos Knights with over 10 years of coaching experience from youth to high school
Bringing business leadership and confidence-building expertise to mental performance coaching

Eric Stang

20 plus years of basketball coaching, scouting, and player evaluation experience across all college divisions, international professional basketball, and elite high school programs
Former Head of North American Basketball for InStat Scouting Solutions, working directly with college and professional coaches, scouts, and general managers
Experienced athlete advisor helping athletes, families, and programs navigate recruiting, player development, and long-term athletic pathways

Shannon Ellis

Former NCAA Division I volleyball athlete at TCU and Head Volleyball Coach at Seattle University
Holds a Master's in Counseling and a Bachelor's in Physical Education with a background in motor learning and sport psychology
Active high school volleyball coach and mother of four based in Washington state, blending real world resilience and performance science to develop athletes on and off the court

Zachary Briones

Former competitive boxer who transformed from 338 pounds at age 15 to competing at the amateur 160 pound and professional 147 pound weight classes through discipline, hard work, and mental commitment
Certified personal trainer and head boxing coach who has coached multiple athletes to regional and state Golden Glove championships
Based in Austin, Texas with a passion for helping athletes align their goals with their mindset and prove to themselves that what they are working toward is possible

Amber Spina

Former three sport competitive athlete from age 11 through 29, including high school state champion, All-American, Division I scholarship athlete, and retired professional
Background in personal training, strength and mobility, psychological science and counseling, with coaching experience in high school cross country, track and field, and summer altitude and endurance camps
Passionate about helping adolescent female student-athletes build the disciplined mindset that drives performance on the field and in the classroom, based in Orange County, California

Bryan Fucetola

Former collegiate rugby and lacrosse athlete with over 25 years of coaching experience, specializing in lacrosse athlete development, confidence building, and performance under pressure
Career leader and people developer with a consistent focus on helping individuals achieve more than they believed possible in sport, business, and life
Husband and father of four driven by a passion for helping athletes understand that mindset is the difference maker between having talent and fully maximizing it