My Story
Growing up, I experienced firsthand how transformative sports can be. Athletics taught me discipline, resilience, and the power of preparation. But over the past few years, I saw how many talented athletes fell through the cracks, not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked a clear roadmap.
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 kept seeing the same pattern: talented kids with big dreams, but no roadmap. Parents wanted to help but didn't know where to start. That's when I knew this work had to become more than just strategic 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 health education and MPH experience to provide the structure and clarity families need. Whether it's a one-on-one session, a team workshop, or a keynote: my mission is to provide a strategic framework that athletes need to succeed in their next chapter.