For those pursuing
excellence in soccer
High performers, aspiring youth competitors, military and first responders, and those who care about growth and self-development.
You might be experiencing:
- You're performing, but it doesn't feel sustainable or enjoyable in the way it used to; engagement or satisfaction is starting to dip.
- You're facing a major shift, career transition, or stepping away from a key role, and trying to figure out who you are in this new and unknown space.
- You know what you're capable of, but it doesn't always show up when it counts. You're overthinking, hesitating, or losing trust in yourself in key moments.
- Struggle is showing up as self-doubt, distraction, or anxiety.
- Pressure, expectations, or comparison are taking away from the experience.
- The same drive that makes you successful is creating tension, distance, or miscommunication in your personal life.
- Access, transitions, or challenges in your performance environment are making it tough to stay in.
- Stress builds up and shows up as frustration, shutdown, or burnout; you tend to push through instead of addressing what's going on and this is catching up with you.
- You don't have a space where you can talk openly, maybe as a result of identity, role, position, or organizational factors, but you're tired of dealing with this in isolation.
The person and the performer are inseparable… The best approach to performance considers the whole person.
This work focuses on…
- Helping high-performers build clarity, adaptability, and consistency so high-performance feels more natural, sustainable, and aligned.
- Supporting young people in building confidence, resilience, and a healthy relationship with sport, so they can stay engaged, continue developing, and benefit from everything sport has to offer.
- Creating space for adults going through significant challenges to think clearly, understand what's going on, and build practical ways to handle it moving forward.
- Serving those who serve others, buffering resilience to burnout, so that a career of service is more sustainable and operational performance is unhindered.
Helping you perform your best, when it matters most
For organizations needing human performance or mental health solutions
For organizations that are experiencing…
- Fragmented support systems leading to struggles bridging the gap between high-performance demands and genuine duty-of-care, leaving your people forced to choose between being perceived as performing and their own well-being.
- An absence of scalable frameworks for mental performance and mental health programming.
- Performance attrition, talent decline, burn out, or unexpected departures due to unaddressed psychological strain across the collective system.
- Gaps in leadership development leave leaders feeling isolated and without the tools they need to support and respond to the needs of the people they lead and serve.
Programming delivers results through:
- System mapping and capacity-building that prioritizes partnership and cultural context.
- Targeted, actionable, evidence-based strategies designed to foster connected, safe, and adaptable teams without lowering expectations.
- Tailored, battle-tested curriculum designed for high-performing, development focused cultures.
- Follow-up, individualized coaching, and evaluation for long-term sustainment.
How we can work together
Individual
Personalized, one-on-one support. A focused space to work through what's going on, build practical strategies, and create meaningful change that carries into your day-to-day life.
Teams
Support designed to engage each team member, implemented with consideration and integration of the team culture, dynamics, and performance context. Utilizing individual and group sessions to strengthen communication, improve trust, and build the skills needed to perform consistently together, especially in high-pressure team environments. Additional support is given to leaders so that they can be a reinforcer of strategies for success.
Organizations
Support is designed to align with the unique demands of your environment, whether that's a team, program, or organization operating in high-performance or high-pressure contexts. Service delivery prioritizes integration and long-term sustainment through an implementation model that is relationship-focused, goal-oriented, and aligned with how your people actually work, train, and perform. This includes workshops, leadership sessions, and ongoing programming focused on mental health, resilience, and performance which is built to complement, not compete with, the strategic priorities of your organization.
Ryan Marshall
Ryan provides integrated mental performance and mental health support designed to help athletes, coaches, and teams in high-performance environments. This approach combines evidence-based mental performance training with counselling support to help individuals and teams strengthen both performance and well-being, leading to a more optimal performance state and greater fulfilment and joy experienced along the way.
Ryan Marshall is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a master's degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oregon State University. He brings over a decade of experience supporting performers across sport, tactical, and high-performance careers.
CMPC · CCCFrequently asked questions
How does mental performance consulting differ from counselling?+
In an individual session, they might look the same to an outside observer who wasn't listening. The difference often is found in the context (e.g. sport context vs relationship context), or the content (e.g. optimizing pre-performance routines vs addressing depressed mood). However, there is often overlap between mental performance and counseling, which is why I offer both and tailor my approach to your needs.
How long does it take to see results from mental performance training?+
It depends… some individuals notice a big difference after one session, while others may notice significant change across months of regular sessions. The delivery of results depends on the investment and motivation of the individual, the fit between us, the goals we set together, and the type of challenges or aspirations you may be working on.
Can you work with both our staff/coaches and our athletes/performers?+
Yes, I find the results are often greater and more impactful when I am integrated at multiple levels of a team/organization. Providing support to individuals across the system allows for problems to be addressed at each level and for reinforcement to occur from other sources than just me.
I am not an elite athlete or in a high-risk profession, can I still work with you?+
Yes, if you have something that you care about, and it has some level of difficulty, I can help. A first marathon, aspiring to compete in an amateur golf tournament, a demanding career, a major life transition, all are worthy of support and preparation.
How do I know whether I need counseling or mental performance consulting?+
The best thing you could do is send me a message and book an introductory consultation, and we can figure that out together.
Can I do both counseling and mental performance consulting with you?+
Yes, as I am dual-credentialed I can provide both services to you.
Do you offer mental health programming or workshops for organizations?+
Yes, my organizational offerings are tailored to the requests and goals of an organization. I value partnership, authentic collaboration, and long-term sustainability in my work with organizational clients.
Is this confidential?+
I am bound by ethical guidelines and legal rules to keep our work confidential, except where the law requires otherwise. Sessions are private, including from family members, team members, and employers. This will be walked through clearly before you start.
How frequent are sessions, and how long do they last?+
Generally speaking, sessions are 30 to 90 minutes long depending on need and preference. The most common frequency for sessions is weekly, but some people meet once a month. I like to provide flexibility as life and performance demands change over time, and will work with your situation to support your goals.
Where are you geographically capable of providing services?+
I can provide mental performance consulting across Canada and the United States. I can provide counselling services in the state of Oregon, the province of British Columbia, and other states and provinces on a limited basis as long as you are a resident of BC or Oregon.
Do you accept health insurance for counseling sessions?+
Yes, and I will assist you in the ways I can to support my services being reimbursed by your insurance.
Is mental performance consulting covered by insurance?+
As of 2026, mental performance consulting is not a billable service for private insurance, nor is it tax exempt.
Start with a 20-minute intro call.
No pressure and no commitment. We'll talk about where you are, where you want to be, and whether this is the right fit. If it isn't, you'll be pointed somewhere better.