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Nicholas is a Senior High-Performance Coach and PhD Candidate. From his specialized psychology research program, to his PhD studies, Nicholas has gained a tremendous foundation of knowledge and appreciation for the human experience. His passion for psychology has accumulated to a commitment to studying and applying performance psychology and stoicism. This commitment has led Nicholas to conduct many research studies focusing on understanding why and how some people thrive and prosper while others do not. His admiration for evidence-based solutions has propelled Nicholas to produce studies revolving around mindfulness, grit (perseverance and passion), performance, quality participation, social relationships, and well-being.
Nicholas’s devotion to Psychology is equal to his love of sport. Growing up in the Greater Toronto Area, Nicholas played competitive hockey and was greatly influenced by watching his brother excel through Junior A and NCAA hockey. Nicholas is devoted to mobilizing his knowledge of psychology to help athletes and high-performers live happy and fulfilling lives, reach their utmost potential, and achieve consistent elite performance.
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A Native of Quebec, Sara was part of the St. Lawrence University Women’s Ice Hockey team that competed in the NCAA Division 1 hockey league ECAC. During this time, Sara helped her team appear in four ECAC Hockey Tournaments and two NCAA Frozen Fours, and was a four-time member of the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Squad. Following her career at St. Lawrence University, Sara played one year of professional hockey with Lugano, where she truly honed her skills in understanding the intricate connection between mindset and performance.
Sara then went on to coach NCAA D1 Hockey for 2 decades, and realized a coaches’ profound influence on both skill development and an athletes’ self-perception. This realization, among her own experiences as a player, prompted her transition from collegiate hockey coaching to joining forces with CEP Mindset.
Sara is a dedicated mental performance coach who plays a significant role in helping athletes transform both on and off the playing surface. With Sara’s support, athletes can work through their mental barriers, unlock their potential, and rediscover the joy and passion for their sport. Drawing from her battles with fear, doubt, and worry throughout her career, Sara’s coaching is infused with genuine passion, love, and care, hoping to ease the path for others. She now understands that pursuing excellence should make you feel your best, not your worst.
In addition to her extensive coaching experience, Sara is a certified sleep science coach through Spencer Institute. This certification enables her to provide specialized guidance on improving sleep quality, further enhancing athletes’ wellness and performance.
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Adam Carter is a High-Performance coach with a Masters of Arts, specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis. From his research and coursework in psychology and behavior analysis, Adam has gained an invaluable insight into the interaction between the human mind and body. His love for these subjects has led to conducting research on eliminating anxiety-based behaviors in children, presenting at international conferences, and publishing research in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Adam’s desire to pursue these research areas and his love for sport has cultivated in his passion to be a mental-performance coach. He grew up in a competitive sports environment, playing sports such as hockey, soccer, football, and tennis, which has given him a rich history in both helping himself and others through mental struggles. His biggest passion as a coach is to help unlock the full potential of an athlete – which is so often hindered by a lack of mental skills. He believes in the devotion to practicing mental skills just as much as one would practice physical skills.
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