My Story
Growing up, I experienced the transformative power of athletics firsthand, learning discipline, resilience, and preparation. However, I consistently saw talented athletes struggle to transition to the next level due to a lack of strategic planning and professional guidance.
My passion truly took shape during my Master of Public Health internship where I worked alongside varsity high school basketball and football teams for two consecutive seasons. It was behind the scenes where I saw the real struggle: athletes weren't just battling for playing time; they were wrestling with complex eligibility rules and intense emotional pressure.
"I consistently noticed a pattern: talented athletes with immense potential, but no strategic framework for the future. That is when I decided this work needed to evolve into comprehensive career advisory."
With my background in health and athlete development, I realized that mental performance is a massive piece of the recruiting puzzle. I saw that frustration, anger, and burnout on the field often had roots in challenges happening far away from sports. I began helping families and coaches navigate these dynamics, bridging the gap between high-level performance and personal well-being while connecting them with community mental health resources when specialized care is needed.
Today, through Choosing Change, I leverage my public health experience to provide a robust consulting framework. Whether through 1:1 strategy sessions, team workshops, or organizational consulting, my objective remains clear: to build structured development plans for the next phase of an athlete's career.