Running Coaching * Personal Training * Mental Skills

During your talk, I really liked how you reached out to the audience and got the audience involved by having us write down things we like about ourselves and what we are good at. I felt more confident in myself after seeing these things on paper. I have also noticed that positive self talk affects those around me. My team, for example, has recently been high-fiving one another after workouts when we are done and uplifting each other more than we used to.

Coach Rick,

So far this course has been really helpful in getting me to switch my thinking around, which is changing everything. At first I was upset (about spring NCAA sports being cancelled) because what is the point of training for cross country if it is still 5 months away, but then I realized I needed to flip my thinking. I have noticed that on my runs I am way more positive which translates to me running faster and with better posture. This course has been really helpful to me with flipping my thinking, and I am sure it will benefit a lot of other athletes!

My daughter was aggressive from the start and her team went off her lead. She was driving a lot. She even had the confidence to take the last shot to try to win the game. She was extremely mad about losing the game. But she feels like she played good this season and has really improved her mental approach. Thanks coach!

The exercises in the online course enabled me to reflect on my flawed thought process about myself which led to realizations about my life I otherwise would not have fully embraced. The exercises are engaging and provided valuable tools on how I can be my own solution.

Rick's work with one of my daughters has helped her view herself in a better light. She has stopped comparing herself to her twin sister and is now competing in cross country and soccer more confidently.

I attended Rick's talk in April and when it was done, I wanted more! His online course took me farther and has provided skills that will help me the rest of my life, in all areas of my life.

Rick worked with our son from sophomore to senior year in high school when our son was doubting his abilities. Rick guided him to improve his self-talk as well as preparing him mentally for competitions. The improvement in our son's self-image was significant and he became one of the best runners on the team and was recruited to run in college.

As a trainer I would describe you as very client-centered with a focused empathy, along with a hopeful compassion for physical change and body health for people struggling with injuries. I am glad that you are helping me on this journey!

-Encouraging: Incredibly encouraging and keeps me going when I'm ready to give up. Great with saying things like "You've got it. Keep going!" Always gets me back on the right track.

-I think that you're absolutely fabulous at what you do. I consider myself so lucky to have you in my life!

Rick coached me for running events in my mid-twenties. I would describe my experience working with Rick as motivating and challenging but paced smartly so I stayed healthy! It was easy to approach Rick to discuss the coaching plan. Rick was one of the best coaches I have ever worked with. I can highly recommend him as a coach and trainer.