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Students attend the Minnesota State, Mankato Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology graduate program from all over the region, nation, and world. Current and past students have hailed from Florida, California, Idaho, Utah, Ohio, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and many other states. Internationally, students have joined the program from Mexico, Canada, Israel, South Africa, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, Latvia, and the Czech Republic. Students bring a range of perspectives and sport and performance experiences that make the classroom an exciting space to learn, grow, and develop as sport and exercise psychology professionals.

Below are our current first and second-year graduate students and profiles about their backgrounds and career interests.

Second Year Cohort

Ashlyn Rakos headshotMy name is Ashlyn Rakos. I grew up in Waconia, Minnesota. I completed by undergraduate at St. Catherine University in St. Paul where I studied exercise sport science, psychology, and Spanish. I played ice hockey for my university, and growing up, I played in Minnesota’s Elite league, Premier Prep league, and played in Minnesota’s NIT tournament. I am also a student in the Mental Health Counseling graduate program at MNSU. I learned about sport psychology from a professor of mine in undergraduate and knew that was an area I wanted to study, as it combined my interest in psychology and desire to work in the sports world with athletes. My goal is to earn my CMPC, become a licensed counselor, and create my own private practice. I hope to use my skills and knowledge in working with diverse individuals and athletes in a holistic way that allows them to improve all aspects of their lives. 
Ashlyn Rakos

Daisy Barrett headshotMy name is Daisy Barrett. I was born and raised in Willits, California. I completed my bachelor's degree at California State University Monterey Bay where I studied kinesiology and communication studies with a concentration in journalism. Throughout my life I have competed in many sports, but the top three that I love to play are volleyball, tennis, and basketball. I was introduced to sport psychology during one of my undergraduate classes, and immediately fell in love. It gave me an opportunity to combine my passions for sports and communication studies. One thing that I love about sport psychology is that mental skills training is applicable to all aspects of life whether it's sports, performance, business, you name it! In the future my goal is to become a CMPC and work with Olympic and/or professional level athletes.
Daisy Barrett

Yannick Artigolle headshotMy name is Yannick Artigolle and I am from Hong Kong. I obtained my bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University near Chicago, where I studied Human Development and Psychology. I had the pleasure of playing on the Northwestern Men’s Golf Team during my time at Northwestern. During my sophomore year, I started to realize how important the mental side of sports is when it comes to the elite level. Everyone can beat anyone on any given day, but having a strong mental game can be the difference between winning and losing. My passion for sports combined with my newly found interest in psychology led to my interest in this program at MNSU. I hope to become a CMPC, work with aspiring athletes in high school/college/professional teams and/or individuals, and help them achieve their goals one step at a time!
Yannick Artigolle

Tess Limberg headshotMy name is Tess Limberg, and I grew up in Mitchell, South Dakota, but recently moved to a small town near LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I earned my bachelor's degree here at Minnesota State University, Mankato where I majored in psychology with a minor in sports medicine. Growing up I ran track, played softball, volleyball, and basketball, which turned into just sticking with basketball as I got older. I am really passionate about mental health and how much your mind can influence performance, which is what drove my interest in sport psychology. I believe that athletes/performers who learn the right tools to help themselves are going to be the most successful when it comes to performing at their best level. I plan on getting my CMPC and becoming a licensed counselor, and then someday work with collegiate and/or professional athletes. I want to use a holistic approach to help them meet their athletic goals, play, and perform at their peak performance and ultimately be the best version of themselves.
Tess Limberg

Will Nigut headshotMy name is Will Nigut and I am from Des Moines, Iowa. I earned my bachelor’s degree from at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, MN, where I studied communication studies and psychology. Additionally, I was a member of the St. Thomas baseball team during the school’s historic transition from Division III to Division I. I also studied at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, as well as Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI, where I also competed on the baseball teams. I was introduced to sport psychology in my junior year of undergrad during a particular period of performance struggle. I learned valuable lessons and strategies that were applicable to both sports and life. Soon after, I knew a career in sport psychology was what I wanted to pursue. My goal is to earn CMPC certification and teach the next generation of athletes the mental skills necessary to have successful athletic careers and live happy lives.
Will Nigut

Ella Masser headshotMy name is Ella Masser and I am from Prior Lake, Minnesota. I earned my bachelor’s degree at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, where I studied psychology and applied behavioral science. Growing up I played soccer and danced competitively. I danced for my high school and a competitive studio until my junior year of high school when I suffered a hip injury requiring surgery. I worked hard to get back to the dancer I was prior to the injury, but my mind and body were no longer working in unison. I never understood why this happened until my senior year of college where I discovered sport psychology. I joined the Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology Lab at the University of Kansas and truly found my passion for the field. I plan on earning my CMPC certification and working with athletes as they navigate injury rehabilitation and return to play.
Ella Masser

Lexi Long headshotMy name is Lexi Long and I am from Lincoln, Nebraska. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa where I studied psychology and exercise science. I was on the Dordt University volleyball team for two years and the golf team for a year and a half. Growing up I played a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, softball, and dance but focused on volleyball starting in high school. I found sport psychology in my junior year of college after previously wanting to be a physical therapist. Pairing my love for sports with the enjoyment of helping others led me to pursue sport psychology. I want to help athletes learn that the mental side of sports is just as important, if not more important than the physical side. My future career goal is to earn my CMPC and teach athletes mental skills at a high school, college, or professional level.
Lexi Long

Lauren Priest headshotHello! I’m Lauren Priest, & I’m from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I got my undergrad degree from Grand Valley State University in exercise science with a minor in psychology. I played a variety of sports growing up but focused on soccer & running once I was in high school. I was introduced to sport psychology in an undergraduate motor learning class. At the time, I’d considered physical therapy, occupational therapy, or medical school, but I fell in love with the intersection of the body & the mind. I love competing & helping others to compete at their highest potential. My goal is to obtain my CMPC & help all kinds of professionals- athletes, executives, military- recognize their mind for the powerful tool it is.
Lauren Priest

Avery Nelson headshotMy name is Avery Nelson. I was born in Boston, MA and moved to Roseville, MN in 2007. I completed my undergrad degree at Hamline University receiving a degree in Psychology with a minor in Education. During my time at Hamline, I played on the baseball team which is where I got my first exposure to sport psychology. It wasn’t until after my career had ended that I really bought into the power of enhancing your mind for performance and life optimization. I find just about everything in performance psychology exciting and love the application that it has to all areas of our life. My goal is to help athletes and other types of performers optimize their lives through the often-neglected field of mental training. Our minds are a powerful tool for wellness and living our lives to the fullest. I want to be the one who can help people harness that power to get the most out of themselves.
Avery Nelson

Megan King headshotMy name is Megan King, and I am from Savage, MN. I completed my undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College, where I majored in exercise physiology and psychology. During my time at Gustavus, I played varsity soccer and began coaching youth soccer. I am very passionate about exercise, wellness, and overcoming adversity both in sport and in life. During my time at Gustavus, I discovered that sport and exercise psychology encompassed a variety of these passions. I hope to earn my CMPC and apply my knowledge and experiences while working with athletes. I hope to help athletes not only play to the best of their abilities, but to also develop mental performance skills and apply these to all areas of their lives.
Megan King

Cassidy O’Meara headshotMy name is Cassidy O’Meara and I am from Moorhead, MN. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Sioux Falls where I earned a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Exercise Science. While earning my degrees, I was also a member of the cross country and track & field team and continue to compete at MNSU with my final year of eligibility. I was introduced to some sport psychology concepts in my classes and from my coaches that made a big impact on my performance, and I wanted to learn more about how we can optimize our mental skills to compete at our best. My goals are to earn my CMPC and become a licensed counselor so that I can share my passion for mental health and athletics with others and help them improve their lives in a holistic way.
Cassidy O’Meara

McKayla Armbruster headshotMy name is McKayla Armbruster, I am from Faribault, MN. I completed my undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University with a major in psychology and a minor in coaching. I am currently a fifth-year pitcher at MSU. On the field, I have an unwavering dedication, a strong work ethic, and a relentless competitive spirit. Off the field, I remain actively involved in youth softball programs, nurturing the next generation of aspiring athletes. I am a dedicated student-athlete who has aspirations to become a Sport Psychologist and collaborate with elite athletes. I am committed to understanding the intricate mental aspects of peak athletic performance. My goal is to empower high-level athletes with the tools to enhance their mental resilience, focus, and overall well-being, ultimately helping them excel in their respective sports.
McKayla Armbruster

Chaz Verduzco headshotMy name is Chaz Verduzco, and I’m from Pullman, WA. I received my bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University in Exercise Science. Through a unique college baseball career full of injuries and global pandemics, I also completed a master's in business administration at Missouri Western. I’ve been involved with baseball as long as I can remember, as my coaching career is a succession of my father who coached college baseball for over 30 years. Throughout my academic career I was also involved in committees such as the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, OneHitAway foundation (concussed athletes advocation), and the Decisions Program in St. Joseph, MO. I am very passionate about the game of baseball, but also take pride in utilizing my teaching skills. I plan on utilizing the skills and knowledge provided by this program to maximize the performance of baseball players that I will have the pleasure of coaching!
Chaz Verduzco

Janay Morton headshotMy name is Janay Morton, and I am from Brooklyn Park, MN. I studied Psychology at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL); finishing my undergraduate degree at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During my undergrad, I competed as a Division 1 women’s basketball student-athlete at both EMU and UNL. I was also a member of Athletes in Action (AIA), and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) during my collegiate career. Currently, I am an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach here at Minnesota State University, Mankato. I am passionate about the development of my student-athletes on and off the court; living out my mantra, “Coaching life through basketball.” Looking ahead, I am excited to gain wisdom from the Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology program to increase my effectiveness and skills as a collegiate basketball coach.
Janay Morton

Miguel Espiritu headshotMy name is Miguel Espiritu, and I was born and raised in the Philippines. I pursued undergraduate studies at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, where I received my bachelor’s degree in Voice, magna cum laude. After graduation, I spent several years working as a professional opera singer, both freelance and with the Viva Voce Voice Lab, and teaching voice at various music studios around Metro Manila. At the end of 2020, I moved to the US to pursue a master’s degree in Vocal Performance at James Madison University. While there I performed several lead roles with JMU Opera Theatre, as well as Nightingale Opera Theatre in Hudson, OH and Spotlight on Opera in Shreveport, LA. After receiving my master’s degree in 2023, my interest in the mental side of performance, my own personal difficulties with performance anxiety, and my desire to help people with similar struggles brought me to MNSU, where I am beyond excited to explore mental performance enhancement, both on and offstage. Future career goals include doing applied work with professional singers and musicians, as well as athletes and other performer populations, and contributing to existing research in the field of music performance psychology. 
Miguel Espiritu

Matthew Halperin headshotMy name is Matthew Halperin, and I am from Lindenhurst, Illinois. I recently completed my undergraduate studies, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Southern College in Lakeland Florida. Sports and exercise have always been an important part of my life, and that led me to play many sports over my life. However, I found a love for the game of lacrosse and that allowed me to play at the division two level during my undergraduate career. I also developed an interest in coaching during that time, which further established my love for the sport. I have known that I wanted to work in the realm of sport psychology since I was in high school, and my experiences and challenges playing college lacrosse have only increased my drive for success in the field. I am excited to learn more about the field and eventually apply it to help athletes strive for success.
Matthew Halperin

First Year Cohort

Travis Morales headshotMy name is Travis Morales, and I am just a kid from La Grange Park, IL. I earned my bachelor's degree in applied psychology, summa cum laude and a minor in leadership from the University of Illinois Chicago. From an early age, I took a liking for sport that was truly unshakeable from the start. I was the odd tee-baller so enthralled with the game that playing in the dirt just did not do it for me. Following my competitive sport careers, I entered the thankless world of youth baseball umpiring and have officiated games for the past six seasons. My path to the sport psychology field breeds from my desire to better equip youth and high school athletes, first responders/medical personnel, tactical populations, coaches, and officials with mental skills required to deal with adversity such as sport/career transition, performance anxiety, and burnout. My career plan is to earn my CMPC and a mental health counseling license to support performers from diverse populations from a comprehensive approach as a sport psychology and mental health practitioner. 
Travis Morales

Alyssa Luke headshotMy name is Alyssa Luke. I was born in Michigan but moved to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts as a kid. I attended Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, where I earned a BS in Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Clinical Science and minors in Sports Studies and Sociology. At Quinnipiac, I played on the club tennis team, served as the club’s vice president, and represented our team as a member of the club sports advisory board. I grew up playing tennis and volleyball and first discovered the field of sport psychology in my junior year of high school. Knowing that this was the career for me, I researched and began applying mental performance concepts through my work as a tennis coach and in my internship in the physical education department of an elementary school for students with significant social and behavioral concerns. My goal is to obtain my CMPC in order to help athletes develop mental skills and learn how to utilize these tools to reach peak performance and a sense of happiness.
Alyssa Luke

Anthony Hernandez headshotHey there! My name is Anthony Hernandez. I am from Mankato Minnesota, and I completed my undergraduate at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter Minnesota, where I majored in psychology and Spanish. Growing up I was involved in as many sports I could manage such as soccer, baseball, football, and tennis just to name a few. Once I got to high school my main sports were soccer, swimming, and tennis. My first run in with sport & exercise psychology was in high school when I had the opportunity to work with the Sport, exercise, and performance psychology program from MSU Mankato. Working with the program taught me the importance of goal setting and emotional regulation while competing in high school athletics. Upon attending Gustavus, I took a step back from athletics and decided to pursue an opportunity in music by playing the alto saxophone with the Gustavus bands. During my time in the performing arts, I had the chance to tour Spain and France with the Gustavus band and perform in various cities throughout the two countries. My time being a part of the band reinforced my curiosity in the mental side of performance in both athletics and the performing arts. My current goal is to become a certified mental performance consultant and assist performers and athletes by providing them with the mental tools to positively impact their performance.
Anthony Hernandez

Avery Dugger headshotMy name is Avery Dugger. I am from Decorah, Iowa. I grew up swimming, playing basketball, football, and soccer. I attended the University of Iowa for undergrad and graduated with a major in Psychology with minors in Music and German. At the University of Iowa, I participated in Strongman competitions and played Rugby for the University Club team. In my time since graduating from Iowa, I have worked in Behavioural Health Intervention Services at a nonprofit in Cedar Rapids. During my time with the non-profit, I worked with children ages 8-15 that had various diagnosed mental conditions. While working with my clients, I did my best to teach the benefits of exercise on physical and mental health, as well as actively building healthy exercise habits with each client. I am very interested in the concepts of identity and sport, and the difficulties many athletes face when leaving or retiring from their sport. I am also interested in the psychology of injury.
Avery Dugger

Bri Greiskalns headshotMy name is Bri Greiskalns (pronounced Grace-Collins) and I’m from Oakdale, MN. I grew up playing hockey, soccer, and lacrosse and ended up continuing my lacrosse career into college. I spent five years playing Division III lacrosse at Wartburg College in Iowa, where I majored in neuroscience. Post-college, I spent six months coaching a brand-new lacrosse program at Spalding University in Louisville, KY. After that, I spent a year and a half working in a psychiatric research lab at the University of Minnesota, working on fMRI studies involving populations of depressed and suicidal teens, as well as adults with alcohol and opioid use disorders. During this time, I also coached high school lacrosse and worked as a behavioural health technician at an eating disorder clinic in Minneapolis.  I have always been curious about the mental side of physical performance, and about what can go wrong when mind and body become disconnected.  Through my roles in research and eating disorders, as well as my own personal experience in college, I have developed a passion for exploring the contributing factors and effects of exercise addiction and eating disorders in athletes. I am also interested in exploring the mindset of endurance athletes.
Bri Greiskalns

Callum Goldsmith headshotMy name is Callum Goldsmith. I was born and raised in the Southeast of England just outside of London. During my youth I was involved in a variety of sports such us Taekwondo, Rugby and Soccer. Ultimately soccer is what brought me to the U.S where I played and completed my undergraduate degree at Concordia University Nebraska, graduating with a B.S in Psychology and Minors in Sport Psychology, Coaching and Sociology. From here I spent time as a Research Assistant at Boys Town National Research Hospital, Institute for Human Neuroscience focusing on the functional brain activity of adolescents via fMRI neuroimaging. In addition, I was the head goalkeeper coach at Lincoln Southwest Highschool. My initial interest in Sport Psychology began in high school when competing my A-level PE classes. I was amazed by the mental side of the game and was immediately hooked. From here I have developed a holistic approach to Sport Psychology were surrounding and related topics influence athletes, creating their day-to-day experiences.  
Callum Goldsmith

Jackie Rynda headshotMy name is Jackie Rynda, and I am from Prior Lake, MN. I completed my undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College, where I majored in psychology and minored in sport management. I started my undergraduate degree knowing I wanted to pursue a career in psychology, unsure of the direction it would lead me. My experience playing competitive basketball from youth into high school propelled me to take a Philosophy of Sport class at Gustavus. This sparked my interest in sport psychology. In this class, I read a book called The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey, where he describes how to overcome mental obstacles and demonstrates how learning the inner game allows one to discover and extend their true potential in sport. I was eager to apply all that I learned to my own sports experiences, and upon realizing its benefits, I wanted to share it with others as well. Through these experiences, I have noticed the psychosocial implications of performance and the advantages of having a coach who makes their players feel empowered. This solidified my interest in wanting to help others implement similar techniques in not only sport, exercise, and performance but also all areas of life. As I continue to explore what a career path in this field looks like for me, I aspire to do something that allows me to have meaningful and positive interactions with those around me.
Jackie Rynda

Jacob Douglas headshotMy name is Jacob Douglas. I was originally born in the surrounding suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, then moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the start of middle school. During my youth, I engaged in many different sports such as football, wrestling, baseball, basketball, and soccer. My main sport of choice was football throughout high school, but I decided not to pursue collegiate athletics to focus more on my education. I was always interested in the brain, so I decided to major in Neuroscience at the University of Tennessee. Along my journey, I started taking many psychology courses and decided to major in Psychology as well. While completing my undergraduate degree, I was involved in numerous research projects, studied cultural psychology abroad in Italy, was a teaching assistant, and assisted in coaching youth football. My initial interest/knowledge in Sport Psychology happened during my senior year of undergrad where we had a subsection taught in my Positive Psychology class that briefly covered peak performance/flow state. I have always been super interested in almost any type of sport and was ecstatic when I found out about a field that could combine my passion for sports and the brain. My goal is to support athletes in maximizing their potential and maintaining efficiency by educating them on different techniques and methods to stay within the moment and navigate said space they are involved in.
Jacob Douglas

Jared Melendez headshotMy name is Jared Melendez. I hail from a military family, and as such, have moved around my entire life. My family is originally from Puerto Rico, I was born in Germany, and I consider Maryland my home, as it was the location that I lived in the longest while growing up. In my youth, I participated in various sports, including football, track, and wrestling. After completing my undergrad at New Mexico State University, I commissioned as an armor officer in the U.S. Army where I was responsible for conducting reconnaissance operations and leading tanks to close with and destroy enemy forces. Throughout my 13-year career, I deployed to Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq. During that time, I also trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoyed competing regularly. Prior to my final assignment at the United States Military Academy at West Point where I served as a Tactical Officer mentoring Cadets, I attended Columbia University where I earned a master's degree in social-organizational psychology. It was during my time at West Point where I truly became passionate about performance psychology, as I continuously sought tools to better assist the Cadets I was responsible for. My aspirations are to earn my CMPC, performance psychology degree, and mental health counseling degree in order to work with elite performers and be able to share my unique experiences.
Jared Melendez

Kate Johnson headshotMy name is Kate Johnson, and I’m originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, where my passion for collegiate athletics began. Growing up in a city with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln as a focal point, I was inspired from a young age to pursue my dream of playing college basketball. I immersed myself in AAU travel basketball and never looked back. My hard work paid off when I played college basketball at Concordia University Chicago, where I also had the opportunity to join the women's lacrosse team. Although I initially knew little about lacrosse, I took a leap of faith and quickly fell in love with the sport. As a dual-sport student-athlete, I found my enthusiasm for lacrosse growing, while my enjoyment of basketball began to wane. During this period, I discovered my passion for sport and exercise psychology, driven by the challenges I faced as an athlete and the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggles. I completed my undergraduate degree in Sports Management and Psychology while serving as captain of the lacrosse team at Concordia University Chicago. Looking ahead, I aim to combine my expertise in sport psychology with mental health counseling through CMPC and CMHC certifications. My goal is to work within a university's athletic department in a consulting role, where I can support and engage with student-athletes and coaches daily.
Kate Johnson

Lane Schwarz headshotMy name is Lane Schwarz, and I am from Le Sueur, Minnesota. I grew up playing hockey, soccer, and football. Once in high school my focus shifted to cross country, track, and hockey. I attended Luther College in Decorah, IA where I received a degree in Allied Health Science and participated in cross country and track. I also spent the previous year as an assistant cross country and track coach at Luther. While competing in college my performances were up and down as I struggled to find the right headspace to compete at my best. Those performances often left me feeling like I was in my own way and not meeting my true potential. Those feelings are what led me to pursuing a career in this field. I hope to earn my CMPC and help athletes master the mental skills necessary to compete freely and realize their true potential in life and sport.
Lane Schwarz

Lauren MacLean headshotMy name is Lauren MacLean, and I am from St. Paul, Minnesota. I completed my undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sport Management. Sport and performance have played a large role in my life; growing up, I played tennis, hockey, and golf through high school, and additionally, in my youth studied ballet, competitively figure skated, and played the violin and cello. My passion for hockey continued into college, where I played for two years—starting at Merrimack College in Boston, Massachusetts, before transferring to Gustavus to complete my undergraduate studies. I have participated in sport psychology research at Gustavus and on my own looking at topics such as sportsmanship in team sports and exploring topics in exercise psychology. I have coached youth hockey and private golf lessons to beginner students and managed a youth sports organization for ages 6-14, soccer, baseball, flag football, and basketball. I also worked as a virtual cognitive coach helping kids with various learning, behavioral, and developmental challenges through physical and visual exercises. Driven by my experiences in sport and performance, I have a passion for wanting to be a support to athletes and performers to guide and strengthen their mental and emotional well-being. My goal is to ensure that people can continue pursuing their passions and lead them to optimal performance. I hope to obtain my CMPC and continue my education in the mental health counseling program to earn my CMHC certification to ensure I can support athletes and performers in all aspects of their journey. 
Lauren MacLean

Lily Petersen headshotMy name is Lily Petersen, and I’m from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology and Neuroscience at Augustana University. Growing up, I was deeply involved in basketball and soccer, ultimately choosing to pursue collegiate soccer and playing for the AU women’s soccer team for four years. During this time, my understanding of mental health and my personal growth as an athlete underwent significant changes. I faced challenges that led me to fall out of love with soccer, influenced by both external pressures and internal struggles. I struggled with separating my on-field performance from my self-worth, often equating poor performance with being a bad person. This experience is what motivated me to enter this field. One of my primary goals in pursuing this education is to assist fellow athletes in navigating these complex feelings and to help them understand that their value extends beyond their athletic performance. Over the past two summers, I’ve led a camp for high school students titled “Failing Forward.” This camp was designed to teach adolescents early skills for dealing with the inevitability of failure in various situations. By helping young people understand that failure is both normal and necessary for eventual success, we can reduce their fear of failure and improve their future outcomes. Ultimately, I aim to establish a private practice focused on helping athletes separate their identity from their performance and overcome the fear of failure, enabling them to reach their full potential.
Lily Petersen

Mariana Aguila headshotMy name is Mariana. I was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, and I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology in my home country. My mother introduced me to swimming as a baby, and throughout my childhood, I developed a love for sports. During high school, I focused on basketball, but I stopped playing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the lockdown sparked an interest in watching sports events. My own struggles with myself, my team, and my coaches ignited an interest in sports psychology from a young age. However, it wasn't until the pandemic that my interest grew stronger, especially after focusing on the performance struggles of professional athletes. My professional goal is to become a certified mental performance consultant and work with athletes of different age groups to help them reach their optimal performance levels while also positively impacting their development as human beings.
Mariana Aguila

Victor Diaz headshotMy name is Victor Adrian Diaz, born in the Dominican Republic but raised in Spain. I have a degree in physical activity and sport sciences from the Catholic University of Valencia. Since I was a child, I have been passionate about sports, especially basketball, and that is why I made it my profession. Thanks to my academic background, I am currently a fitness trainer, and I have had the opportunity to work with different populations as well as athletes of different sports. For the last 3 years I have been working at Camp Robindel, a summer camp in New Hampshire where I have acquired a personal and professional development that day by day allows me to be the best version of myself and that is what I try to transmit to the people I surround myself with. I believe in fitness, and I believe that this program will help me to tailor exercise to each person and to ensure that the exercise program and prescription follows the principle of individualization as closely as possible. My main goal? to have my own fitness coaching business to help people achieve their goals.  
Victor Diaz