Adrien Plavsic is a former NHL player who spent eight seasons with the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. A second-round draft pick in 1988, he won an Olympic silver medal with Team Canada in 1992 and later played many years in Switzerland’s top professional league. Today, he works as a Certified Mental Performance Coach, helping athletes regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with presence, and build lives rooted in freedom, excellence, and meaning.

Alex is a former professional ice hockey coach turned systemic team and leadership development coach.

Founder of CARPE Coaching™, he holds dual accreditation with EMCC and ICF. 

With over two decades of global performance coaching, Alex is a trusted partner to senior executive teams and leaders across the EU, Switzerland, the UK, Canada, the USA, South America, Asia, and beyond.

As the creator of the CARPE Coaching™ methodology, he helps teams and leaders close the gap between human capital investment and the results organisations demand.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, and holding both Canadian and German citizenship, Alex now lives with his family in Nantes, France.

Andrew Marshall is a Certified Master Coach and 3rd Degree Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He has also spent several years living on the Big Island of Hawai’i with his wife and son.

Drawn to movement and competition from a young age, Andrew’s early focus was on baseball and football before transitioning into Jiu Jitsu, boxing, and MMA after high school. Following a series of injuries and setbacks, he committed fully to Jiu Jitsu and began exploring coaching as his professional path.

That journey led him deep into healing, mindset, and personal transformation. Andrew immersed himself in meditation, spiritual disciplines, nutrition, physical therapy, functional strength training, and advanced coaching methods. Today, he supports others in embodying their highest potential, not just in performance, but as whole, aligned human beings. 

Bill Loewen is passionate about football, mentorship, and building strong community connections. For the past three years, he’s dedicated countless hours to coaching both flag and tackle football with the Chilliwack Giants, where he now proudly serves as Second Vice President. Bill believes that sports are about more than just winning—they’re about teaching resilience, teamwork, and confidence that carry young athletes through every part of life. 

Off the field, Bill works as a Project Manager, balancing his professional life with his favorite role: husband and dad. Together with his wife, Ashley, they are raising three incredibly active kids—Ella, a softball superstar, and two football-loving boys, Colby (11) and Josh (8), who share his passion for the game. Whether he’s drawing up plays or cheering from the sidelines, Bill’s greatest joy comes from watching kids grow—not just as athletes, but as people. 

Brett “TBK” Devloo is a professional skateboarder, speaker, and founder who embodies true resilience.

After losing his vision at 16 due to a rare condition, Brett didn’t walk away from skateboarding, he rebuilt his way back. With only 2–5% vision, he relearned how to skate using sound, feel, and relentless repetition, eventually becoming a sponsored rider. 

Known as “TBK – The Blind Kid,” Brett represents grit, courage, and self-belief. Off the board, he runs a foundation providing blind youth with tools to support their education and independence. 

His story reminds us that no matter the obstacle, there is always a way forward.

Chris Bodman is a Performance Psychologist and founder of LMNTARY Performance, a consultancy dedicated to helping individuals develop the athlete’s mind—across sport, business, and life.

With experience working alongside elite athletes, Chris focuses on the intersection of performance psychology, behavioural science, and real-world application. His work translates complex research into practical tools that can be implemented immediately.

Chris believes mental skills aren’t “soft skills”—they are the foundation of sustainable high performance. His approach emphasizes self-awareness, emotional regulation, and consistent mental training, helping individuals build resilience and perform under pressure.

Having seen firsthand how unmanaged mental demands can derail even the most talented athletes, Chris is driven to make performance psychology accessible to all—equipping people not just to perform, but to thrive.

Daria Albers is a world-class mental performance coach and former professional fighter who works with UFC athletes, Special Operations Forces, and elite performers across sport and business.

Her approach blends psychology, mindfulness, nervous system training, and embodied awareness to help individuals stay calm under pressure, sharpen focus, and break free from limiting patterns. With a background in physical therapy, psychology, MBSR, MBCT, and systemic theory, Daria has developed a grounded and transformative coaching style.

Rather than relying on forced “mental toughness,” her work emphasizes presence, responsibility, and alignment with values—guiding athletes back to themselves so they can perform with clarity, confidence, and control when it matters most.

As a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage. A former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength & Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement & corrective exercise specialist he is on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives.

"In 2013 a traumatic brain injury and a seizure on the rugby pitch forced me to retire from professional rugby and also impacted my breathing patterns negatively for years. It can be simple day-to-day stress or poor habits that have built up over a long time that have changed your breathing patterns but what I know is that if I can change mine after my head injury you can improve yours too.

My passion for sports and sharing what I wish I knew back when I played, has led me to work with professional athletes and teams in a variety of sports like rugby union, football, triathlon, mountain biking, swimming, athletics at national and international levels."  

Dr. Andrea Wieland is an Olympian, performance psychologist, Founder of Winning Systems Psychology, PC, and former DI national and league championship coach who has guided thousands, from elite athletes to business leaders, toward lasting confidence and transformational performance. Having held leadership roles at institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, IMG Academy, Sensei-Porcupine Creek, and the United States Air Force Academy, she fuses deep systems thinking with powerful self-mastery strategies. Andrea challenges performers to own their identities, redefine success beyond results, and become forces for good in every arena they enter. Her work invites us all to lead with purpose, play with heart, and contribute with courage on the field, in the family, and across humanity.

Dr. Joel Kerr, known as “Dr. J,” is a performance manual therapist, educator, and founder of BASE (Building an Athletic Structure for Exercise)—a clinical framework designed to bridge the gap between manual medicine and performance care.

 With over 17 years of experience working with professional athletes, particularly in basketball, he is known for redefining how clinicians and coaches assess, treat, and train the body.

Holding a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and extensive postgraduate training in Sport Neurofunctional Acupuncture, Dr. J integrates manual therapy, movement science, and exercise to optimize performance, recovery, and longevity.

As a passionate educator, he has mentored hundreds of clinicians and co-developed the BASE curriculum with his wife, Dr. Claire Bacareza. Through BASE, he continues to build a global community focused on movement, observation, and elevating the standard of care in sport.

James McGee is a former professional tennis player from Dublin, Ireland, who spent over a decade competing on the ITF, ATP Challenger, and ATP World Tour circuits. A former world No. 146 and Ireland’s top-ranked player for six years, James represented his country 15 times in Davis Cup competition and competed in 14 Grand Slam events, including the 2014 US Open.

His journey began as Ireland’s No. 1 junior and included early injury setbacks, collegiate tennis at NC State, and wins over top players like Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, and Denis Shapovalov.

Known for his resilience and work ethic, James built a career defined by perseverance, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest level.

 Jeff Salzenstein is a former top-100 world-ranked tennis player, two-time Stanford All-American, national champion, and team captain who has competed at the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open. 

Today, he’s an executive performance coach, speaker, and entrepreneur helping leaders and teams Own Their Zone™, unlocking elite performance and resilience under pressure. With 25+ years of experience in high-stakes performance, Jeff equips high-achievers to expand their mental, physical, and emotional capacity, sharpen focus, prevent burnout, and lead with confidence. 

His Own Your Zone™ framework draws from elite sports to help leaders sustain energy, thrive under pressure, and build cultures that last. Jeff’s journey, from injury setbacks to reinvention, fuels his mission to help others perform at their peak, without sacrificing well-being. 

Jelena Janicijevic, a former kickboxer turned professional boxer, has built a remarkable career through determination and skill. She transitioned to boxing in 2015, facing early challenges including a loss in her professional debut in France. Undeterred, she earned multiple victories and, in 2022, captured the European female lightweight title after a hard-fought rematch against Oleksandra Sidorenko. That same year, Jelena made history by winning Serbia’s first-ever senior medal at an International Boxing Association event, taking bronze at the European Amateur Boxing Championships. She has also competed at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, demonstrating her resilience against some of the world’s top fighters. Known for her grit, discipline, and relentless pursuit of growth, Jelena now inspires others by sharing her journey and helping athletes discover their own strength and potential.

An Open Rider by age 20, Jim has proven his talent, tenacity, and adaptability in the show pen time and time again, often beating competitors with far more years of experience. He’s known as a trainer who can truly “get a horse shown,” with an uncanny ability to bring out levels of performance in horses that others may not find.

Now competing internationally, many of Jim’s former idols are now his rivals. Always hungry to learn, he continues to ride with top trainers in the industry to deepen his knowledge year after year, a drive that helped bring him and his family to the Scottsdale area.

With elite timing, balance, and high standards for himself and his horses, Jim has risen quickly to become one of Western Canada’s top Reining trainers. He also shares quality education online and offers a strong training program for those who can’t make it to the barn.

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 Jon Giesbrecht is a mental performance coach and player development leader helping basketball athletes overcome overthinking, inconsistency, and self-doubt, so they can play free under pressure. 

With over a decade of experience at the high school, collegiate, and pro levels, Jon is currently the Director of Mental Performance for the Vancouver Bandits (CEBL). He’s worked with NBA, NCAA, U SPORTS, and international athletes, plus supported Team Canada and guided over 50 players to the college level. Having faced anxiety and burnout as a young coach, Jon brings deep empathy and proven tools to help athletes build unshakable confidence. His signature Play Free program blends mindfulness, emotional regulation, and identity work to drive breakthrough results. Whether through mentorship, workshops, or his Free Your Mind Journal, Jon’s mission is to help athletes win more and stress less by building a mental game they can trust. 

A former professional hockey player turned mindset coach, creative strategist, and mentor. After a 12-year pro career that included signing with the New York Rangers and competing in elite leagues across North America and Europe, Jordan now leads the mentorship and mental skills coaching at Forged Youth.

As Head of Mentorship & Mindset, Jordan works directly with youth athletes, particularly in hockey, to help them build confidence, emotional resilience, and a clear sense of identity both on and off the ice. His coaching style combines real-world athletic experience with empathy and actionable tools, supporting athletes through the pressures of performance, transitions, and personal growth.

Jordan’s mission is to guide the next generation through the very challenges he once faced, to help them rise strong, move with purpose, and become not just better athletes, but better humans

Mike Blom is a 5th Degree Black Belt and 4x Team Canada representative in Taekwon-Do, known for his grit, humility, and relentless pursuit of growth. Competing on the world stage has shaped Mike into more than an athlete—it’s made him a teacher of mindset, discipline, and resilience.

Through decades of competition and coaching, he’s learned that confidence isn’t about never losing—it’s about never staying down. His message to young athletes is simple but powerful: “You don’t have to start as the best, you just have to start.”

Nate is the CEO of a premier mental performance training firm, dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their highest potential. With over a decade of experience in performance psychology, leadership development, and organizational transformation, he now specializes in creating customized strategies that drive measurable results for teen athletes and their families. 

As a contributing author of the Amazon Best Seller, Deliberate Discomfort, and a former Chief Engagement Officer at Mission 6 Zero, I’ve seen firsthand how a focus on mindset, culture, and people operations can revolutionize outcomes whether on the athletic field, battlefield, school house or in the boardroom.

Rett Larson is in his 5th year as the strength coach for the German Women’s Volleyball Team. Before his time in Germany, he spent seven years in China, first as Project Manager for EXOS-China, working with several Chinese Olympic teams in their preparation for the 2012 London Games, and later with the Chinese National Women’s Volleyball Team, which won both the 2015 World Cup and Gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Following the Olympic gold medal, Rett worked for two years as the strength coach for the Netherlands Women’s Volleyball Team before joining Team Germany. Prior to his international work, Rett spent 10 years with Velocity Sports Performance, where he became the Director of Coaching at their headquarters in California.

Rett is the creator of the No Zombies training philosophy, which strives to make training more stimulating, engaging, and developmentally beneficial for athletes.

 Seth Pepper is a world-class athlete turned high-performance mental coach whose journey proves the power of mindset and resilience. A late starter in the swimming world, Seth didn’t begin competing until age 14, yet within six years, he rose to the top of collegiate and international swimming. His success was driven by mental training, visualization, and an obsession with human potential. 

After retiring from competition, Seth founded a coaching firm that now serves Olympians, world champions, CEOs, and creatives. He specializes in guiding elite performers through high-stakes, high-pressure environments using the same mental frameworks that fueled his own record-setting career. 

Seth is sought after for his rare ability to help people access what he calls their “Unlimited Potential”, equipping them to perform at their peak when it matters most. 

 Shawnee Harle brings over 27 years of elite coaching and leadership experience to the table, as a two-time Olympian and former Assistant Coach for Team Canada Basketball. Armed with a Master’s degree in Coaching Studies, she is a Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC) with the Coaching Association of Canada, and serves as both a Master Coach Developer and Master Learning Facilitator for the National Coaching Certification Program. 

Shawnee is now a sought-after mental toughness coach who teaches athletes how to face their feelings, shift mindset, and choose courageous action to perform under pressure. Her work goes beyond sport to empower individuals and teams to thrive through emotional storms, turning adversity into strength. 

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James and Chantal Rorke have been the steadfast pillars behind their son, Olympic cyclist Tyler Rorke, offering a unique window into parenting at the highest levels of youth sport. 

Grounded in mental performance principles, they learned early that their role was not to steer the journey, but to create a nurturing environment where Tyler could grow through challenges. From guiding him through relentless training and competitions amid pandemic disruptions, to balancing financial restraints and equipment limitations, they leaned into resourcefulness, trust, and discipline.

As parents, they've championed joy and passion over medals, believing resilience stems from the process, not just podiums. Their story leaves other families inspired to parent with intentional empathy, setting up athletes to thrive as confident, purpose-driven people, both on and off the track.

Tyler Rorke is a Canadian Olympic cyclist known not just for his explosive speed and stamina, but for his unshakable mental game and relentless pursuit of growth, on and off the track. Representing Canada on the world stage, Tyler has become a symbol of grit, discipline, and what it means to bet on yourself when the odds are steep.

From his early days riding with his local club team, KW Cycling Academy, to standing on the start line at the Olympic Games, Tyler’s journey has been anything but easy. Burnout and mental fatigue has tried to derail him, but each setback became fuel. His career is built on intentionality, resilience, and a deep commitment to turning pain into purpose.

Tyler now shares his story with athletes, and families; demystifying the path to elite performance and advocating for a new kind of strength: one that’s rooted in mindset, vulnerability, and self-trust.

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Will (Strive Counselling) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Mental Performance Consultant, and founder of Strive Counselling, where he leads a team supporting clients through challenges related to mental health, identity, relationships, trauma, and addiction.

With over a decade of clinical experience rooted in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Will developed a deep sense of empathy and compassion for diverse and marginalized communities. As a proud first-generation Taiwanese-Canadian, he brings a strong focus on cultural humility, helping individuals explore the connection between identity, culture, and wellness.

Will is a member of the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport and works with organizations including the Richmond Olympic Oval and FightStory, supporting athlete mental health and performance.

Outside of his work, he practices martial arts, plays violin, and is a proud father of three.