Our mission is to help athletes and non-athletes alike perform at their best by developing both the mental skills and emotional strength needed to succeed in sport and life.
Client Testimonials
“Watching her out there on the competition floor again smiling and doing what she loves, we know that with the help of Nick our daughter has gotten her love for gymnastics back!.”
This is one of my favorite pictures. Two of The Tactical Mind Athletes at the 2021 Soccer High School All-American Banquet
How The Tactical Mind Helps Athletes Perform and Thrive
Being tactical is about gaining an edge—and at higher levels of competition, that edge is often mental.
Early on, physical ability can separate athletes. But as you rise through the ranks, the physical gap narrows. Talent can get you there, but it’s your mindset that determines whether you stay there.
This work focuses on helping athletes perform under pressure, build confidence, stay focused, and respond effectively to mistakes. At the same time, it also addresses the mental and emotional challenges that can impact performance—such as anxiety, loss of confidence, pressure, and burnout.
Because the reality is, when you’re struggling mentally, it doesn’t just affect how you perform—it affects how much you enjoy the sport.
Our Services
As a Sport & Performance Counselor, my goal is to help athletes perform at their best when it matters most while also addressing the mental and emotional challenges that can impact performance. This work can take place through individual sessions or team-based workshops focused on building confidence, resilience, and mental toughness.
For athletes dealing with challenges such as anxiety, pressure, loss of confidence, or other mental health concerns, sessions can also incorporate a counseling-based approach to provide deeper support.
Mental performance/Sport Psych services are available to athletes nationwide, both in person and virtually. Counseling services are provided to athletes located in Pennsylvania in accordance with state licensure requirements.
What is a Sport & Performance Counselor?
Whether you bring your A-game, B-game, or are dealing with your C-stuff, the goal is the same: to help you show up fully and perform at your best with whatever you have that day.
Mental performance work focuses on building the skills needed to compete with confidence, stay composed under pressure, and respond effectively in high-stakes moments, so you’re not just hoping confidence shows up when it matters.
At the same time, performance struggles are often connected to real mental health challenges.
Athletes frequently experience performance anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, identity struggles, and the emotional impact of injury, setbacks, and pressure. These aren’t just mindset issues—they’re real psychological experiences that can affect both performance and well-being.
An integrated approach means we address both: developing the mental skills to perform, while also working through the underlying challenges that may be getting in the way.
About Nick
For seven years, Nick traveled the world teaching Army Soldiers performance psychology and resilience skills to be more effective during overseas deployments. He has trained NATO Command in Germany, taught resilience in Korea, and worked at over 15 Army and Air Force installations delivering performance psychology training. Since founding The Tactical Mind in 2019, he has worked with high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes across a variety of sports. He also serves as a Mental Performance Coordinator for several universities, including Bucknell University and Susquehanna University.
In addition to his work in performance psychology, Nick has advanced training in clinical mental health counseling, allowing him to support athletes not only in performance, but also in the mental and emotional challenges that impact it.
Jordan Oliver and The Tactical Mind
The Tactical Mind is working with 2x National Champion, and 4x All-American Jordan Oliver getting his mind right for the Olympics in a few years.
Our Practice
Located in the heart of downtown Lewisburg, we help athletes in the central PA region and all throughout the country perform at their best. Whether you’re a high school, college, or professional athlete, The Tactical Mind can help you maximize your potential.
“Make sure your own worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.”
— Laird Hamilton, Big Wave Surfer
Contact Nick:
Don’t want to fill out the form? Call or text Nick at 912-677-0059. Email him directly at thetacticalmind@gmail.com
416 Market St. (second floor) Lewisburg, PA 17837