The Upward Athlete Mentorship Program

I was bullied in school. Called racial slurs. Told I would never be successful. Told I sucked at football and would never play college. I was sexually abused as a young child by an older peer.

YET

I earned a psychology degree from the world's top liberal arts college. I was a 3 year college football starter and 3x champ. I worked for a fortune 250 company and then founded a successful fitness and sports training facility and now successful mentorship company.

I am a believer in Jesus Christ and my faith in Him has always allowed me to persevere.

I also have been blessed with a strong mind and skill set that has helped me succeed. I haven’t been perfect and I have made many mistakes in life, some that could have cost me my life, but it isn't the storms in your life that define you, it is how you RESPOND to those storms that will define your life.

I believe each and every kid out there has a purpose, calling, and identity in their life to be the highest, strongest, most successful version of themselves. I believe every high school student athlete is one mentor away from reaching unimaginable heights in their life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

The saddest thing in life, I believe, is a kid who has potential, never reach it, not because they aren't able, but because they just don’t have the proper guidance, resources, and accountability.

Welcome, my brand new mentorship company, The Upward Athlete Mentorship.

I have coached well over 400 athletes from every sport (including equestrian even). I have consulted over 500 parents and have spent well over 10,000 hours perfecting my craft in my gym, on the field, and through conversations mentoring people.

I have seen incredible feats of physical strength, boys squatting over 600lbs, girls benching 185 pounds, both dominating in their respective sports, BUT one common theme holds all of them back in some way…. Their mindset. Their mental health. Their emotional health. Their perspective.

And that is why I am now devoting time to research, study, and mentor high school student athletes, to help them grow more confident, structured, and emotionally and mentally healthy.

This page is going to be full of resources, education, and help to help you and your student athlete thrive.