Responsibilities
- Mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, body image issues, stress management, injury recovery)
- Relationship challenges (with teammates, coaches, family members, significant others, friends)
- Mental performance (emotion regulation, pre-performance routines, visualization/imagery, confidence, goal setting, performing under pressure, mental toughness, relaxation techniques)
Education
- Bachelor's of Science in Exercise & Wellness, Brigham Young University 2012
- Masters of Art in Marriage & Family Therapy, Utah State University 2016
- Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy, East Carolina University 2019
Experience
- Spent 4 years serving as the Director of Mental Performance and Counseling Services for IUPUI Athletics (Indianapolis, IN), working with student-athletes and coaches from all 18 Division I men’s and women’s sport teams
Athletic Career
- BYU Football Player, 2008-2012
- Four-year letterman
- Played all 52 games of career, 41 starts at offensive tackle
- Invited to the 2013 NFL Combine
- Signed a contract with the St. Louis Rams as an Un-drafted Free Agent, but retired due to injury a year later
Personal
- Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
- Helping student-athletes reach their full potential and become their best selves by teaching them how to effectively navigate and manage the inevitable challenges of life and sport is my greatest passion
- Married to Rachel for 15 years, with 3 amazing kids
- Loves working out (weightlifting), playing golf, listening to music, watching sports, hiking, and spending time/making memories with my family