Nov 20, 2023

Gabriel Franklin

  • Mental Performance Coach
  • Springfield, MA, USA
Part time Other

Personal Summary

Hello! My name is Gabriel Franklin and I am currently a second year Master's student at Springfield College studying Sports and Exercise Psychology. As a Mental Performance Coach, I help athletes reach their optimal performance level through a variety of psychological skills. Whether it's working on goal setting, confidence, imagery, or much more, my goal is to empower swimmers to navigate through these psychological challenges.

Work Experience

Mental Performance Coach
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 Springfield College Football

·       Facilitated biweekly workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified from prior week’s performances, fostering a culture of growth and improvement

·       Conducted personalized one-on-one sessions with players, targeting their chosen areas of improvement to enhance individualized development

Mental Performance Coach
May 2023 - Sep 2023 Rochester Garbage Plates

·       Created individualized mental skills curriculums to maximize each players’ performance on the field

·       Designed team mental performance workshops targeting skills highlighted by coaching staff

·       Implemented on-field communication strategies to increase productivity and ensure inclusive participation

Mental Performance Coach
May 2023 - Aug 2023 New York Empire Ultimate Frisbee

·       Created individualized mental skills curriculums to maximize each players’ performance on the field

·       Designed team mental performance workshops targeting skills highlighted by coaching staff

·       Implemented on-field communication strategies to increase productivity and ensure inclusive participation

Mental Performance Consultant
May 2023 - Aug 2023 Springfield Jewish Community Center

·       Developed a comprehensive lesson plan to assist senior citizens in understanding and implementing concepts such as goal setting, building habits, controlling habits of thought, and motivation

·       Worked collaboratively with the Wellness Director to optimize workshop content and structure, ensuring alignment with the unique needs and preferences of the senior citizen population

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Kinesiology
Aug 2018 - May 2022 University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Master's Degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Aug 2022 - May 2024 Springfield College

References

Mike Cerasuolo

Springfield College Football - Head Coach

mcerasuo@springfieldcollege.edu

(413) 426-5872

 

Matthew Stevens

New York Empire – General Manager

matthewstevens@nyempireaudl.com

(203) 979-5177