Dylan Katz, MS
I am a mental performance consultant with a background in sport psychology, performance psychology, and resilience training. When I was a college baseball player, I never thought much about mental training and did not know sport psychologists existed. Now that I am in the field, I realize that I really could have benefited from working with one! My master’s program in athletic counseling highlighted the importance of focusing on the holistic person – how sport psychology skills and theory can help athletes perform on the field, but also improve their lives. I embraced this practice in my work with US Army Soldiers, teaching mental skills to enhance their performance and promote resilience. And it continues as I work with Veterans who are dealing with the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD. I’ve tried to develop a core approach to my work: listen, build trust, and create a space where each individual feels comfortable so they can thrive.
Through my work with athletes (Olympic-development, collegiate, high school, youth, exercisers, weekend warriors), Soldiers in the U.S. Army, musicians/artists, Veterans, and business teams, some main themes stand out: to grow mentally/emotionally, improve performance, consistently, and achieve goals over time.
MY WORK COVERS A WIDE ARRAY OF PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY AND RESILIENCE SKILLS:
confidence building
motivation
dealing with adversity
self-talk
goal achievement
mental imagery
mindfulness training
stress management
self-awareness
mindset
attentional focus
routines
relaxation
energy management
effective communication
leadership
transition/identity
A QUICK LOOK
How to utilize a performance psychology skill in 5 minutes:
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
My sessions with Dylan have worked wonders for me and my mental performance. He’s been patient as I tried to talk through a variety of physical and mental feelings I was experiencing and was instrumental in talking me through how to address and at times harness the feelings. The stability and routine that Dylan has helped me establish, has not only made me a better competitor but has also helped me separate what happens on and off the field which has made me a better person and teammate.