Chris Leathem
Mental Performance Coach
Chris’s philosophy is rooted in his experience as a multi-sport athlete. From playing AAA baseball and hockey for over a decade, travelling across North America playing in elite tournaments, and learning from professional coaches – Chris has been taught how to succeed in elite-level environments. His journey also includes recovering from serious injuries and the emotional toll of toxic team cultures. These experiences instilled a deep appreciation for the complex landscapes athletes navigate and the importance of mental training in sport.
Chris has earned an Honours degree in Psychology, completing senior-level Counselling and Sport Psychology courses. Complementing his sport and academic foundation, Chris has also volunteered with the Canadian Mental Health Association to support individuals facing complex life challenges and mental health diagnoses. His work has always been grounded in empathetic listening, and solution-focused methods. Since then, he uses his skills to support the next generation in career planning as an Advisor at MacEwan University.
As a dedicated Mental Performance Coach, Chris draws from his diverse background to help clients shift from a results focus, to a process-oriented mindset. His approach encourages resilience, healthy habits, and intrinsic motivation. Chris’s ultimate goal is to help athletes reconnect with their purpose and become the best version of themselves in sport and life.
Education:
- Master of Counselling in Applied Psychology, University of Lethbridge (Currently enrolled)
Core Clients: Baseball, Hockey, Boxing, Basketball, Volleyball
Blair has over 13 years of experience as a Professional Dancer, Assistant Dance Captain & Cast Manager, as well as an additional 17 years of training. Over the last 3 decades, she has lived and experienced first hand the highest of highs & lowest of lows that come with pursuing a career in the Performing Arts.
Alexis Woloschuk is a name synonymous with mental fortitude in the world of professional hockey. Throughout her career originating playing boys hockey, going to an academy away from home, playing her four years at Boston University and 7+ years in pro hockey she’s learned the importance of resilience, confidence, and dismissing both fear and other’s opinions. With a blend of relatability, confidence, and an acute understanding of playing to one’s potential, Alexis helps athletes reshape the way they perceive and harness the power of their minds.
Sean Mahoney is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and a Master’s candidate in the Sport and Performance Psychology program at the University of Denver. For as long as he can remember, Sean has been fascinated by human performance and how to gain an edge over the competition. For most of his athletic career, he focused on the physical aspect of performance but neglected the mental. Because of this, he struggled with performance anxiety, focus issues, and limiting beliefs pertaining to confidence and self-doubt. His lack of focus on optimizing his mental game prevented him from reaching his full potential.
Louie is a mental performance coach from Toronto, Canada with a professional hockey career spanning over 14 years. Being a standout player at the University of Michigan, Louie was a Hobey Baker finalist and a 1st team All-American, which led him to getting drafted by the Ottawa Senators and playing in renowned leagues across the globe, including the DEL, SHL, and AHL.
As a former member of McMaster University’s women’s soccer team, Emilie intimately understands the demands and challenges athletes face on and off the field. Although she encountered many challenges as a high-level athlete, particularly struggling with self-doubt and overthinking, Emilie was able to make a remarkable transformation when she began to embrace the principles of sports psychology.
Max is currently attending William James College, where he is earning a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Masters Degree in Professional Psychology. During his time as an undergraduate student, Max was inducted into the International Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi), and played on the Quinnipiac University men’s club ice hockey team.
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