My Story
I have come full circle!
Hello! I am Dr. Joseph F. Stanley, Jr. and this is my journey. Sports have always been my passion, especially football. After five knee surgeries, I had to stop playing. Losing that connection to sports was incredibly difficult for me.
The early days.
After years away from the game, I came to see just how deeply I missed sports. I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and start making a difference. I discovered I could still be involved by supporting athletes--like you--in strengthening their mental game and reaching new levels.
That decision led me on an amazing path to gain knowledge in sports psychology, counseling, mental resilience, toughness, efficiency, and the key mental skills athletes need to succeed--both in competition and in everyday life.
Fast forward!
Earning a PhD in sports psychology and gaining years of hands-on experience brought me full circle. I made peace with my shortened playing career and embraced the powerful new path I had started--a journey I might never have discovered otherwise.
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Now, that mission is alive and well. For over 20 years--and still going strong--I have devoted myself to helping athletes make meaningful choices and take action toward what truly matters most to them: Living a fulfilling, high-quality life--both inside and outside of sport!