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My Mission

I identify as an Athlete Advocate: a person who wants to see the optimal success of athletes while protecting their well-being. I am passionate about sport and I thrive on working with athletes and sport professionals who want to achieve self-betterment through the idea of the mind and body interacting. Let me help you achieve your self-actualized performance!

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My Goals:

  • Develop a program that is individualized to you and your goals

  • Create a sustainable and healthy environment where athletes can flourish during- and post-career

  • Assist coaches in improve coaching techniques to enhance their athletes' performances

Mental Performance Consultant

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Elyse Gorrell

Mental Performance Consultant, PhD 

Profile:

  • ​Helping athletes improve their mental performance since 2015

  • Elite competitive athlete in Sport Karate​

  • Coaching experience in developing Sport Karate athletes

 

My identity as a competitive athlete helps me empathize with athletes' experiences. While I progressed through my sport I realized that my mental game was the missing link in my performance. My goal is to assist athletes and coaches in overcoming their mental barriers to help them perform at their optimal level.

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Research:

My academic research is directed towards athletes and coaches, and their individualized experiences in sport.

 

My PhD research involves how social media affects athletes and coaches. Through this project I aim to assist coaches and athletes in utilizing social media strategies in order to benefit their well-being.

Education:

  • PhD in Applied Health Sciences; 2023

  • Masters in Applied Health Sciences; 2018 

  • Bachelor of Sport Management (Honours); 2015

Certifications:

Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA-ACSP) 

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