This lifetime of athletic immersion isn't just my story—it's the foundation of my coaching. After 23 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I pivoted to what lights me up most: empowering athletes, drivers, and performers to shatter limits.
Drawing from psychology, cutting edge brain research and quantum insights, I craft strategies to elevate your game mentally and physically.
Whether you're gunning for that pro contract, mastering the green, or simply reclaiming your edge, I've walked the path from lost potential to legendary flow.
From a kid finding refuge in the wild to a coach sculpting champions, my mission is clear: Help you harness your inner athlete to live boldly.
Born into a dynasty of athletes, I laced up my skates early, dreaming of carrying on my dad's hockey legacy. He left town when I was 8, shattering the rhythm of my world. Hockey faded, but the fire didn't.
I channeled that energy into Judo and Fencing, sharpening my precision under pressure. I began hiking rugged trails and navigating wild rivers, which became my sanctuary. Amid family chaos, nature and movement saved me, forging a body/mind that craved strength and freedom.
As an adult, athletics evolved from surviving to thriving; running with trailblazing friends, ultimate frisbee's high-stakes agility with my team, rucking heavy packs with my dogs, and high-octane track days.
A Legacy of Peak Performance
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Since 1993, the Japanese martial art, Aikido—"The Way of Harmony"—has been my cornerstone. Years of joyful sweat have earned me a third-degree black belt or "San Dan".
I've been a steady force on the mat, field and track continually pushing boundaries to unlock peak performance, using Brainspotting to rewire the brain for focus, speed and calm.
Living with my incredible wife, Lorraine, in our Tam Valley castle, I'm always chasing the next horizon—on foot, on wheels, or in the dojo.
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"In all my years of having people help me in life and business none, I mean none, have come close to Richard. He sees in me what others have missed, given me the tools others lacked, and helped me climb out of the hell of my past to succeed in many areas of my life. He is one in a million, the best of the best, and I fully recommend him."
John Z., Asheville, N.C.
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"Brainspotting cleared the emotional debris from overtraining trauma, boosting endurance. Miles fly by with renewed joy and stamina. Nature saved Richard as a kid, and it reignited my passion when burnout hit my trails. He's not just a coach; he's the trailblazer who gets you to the summit of your potential."
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