Athletes, coaches and parents,

this is your arena

Mindset and Performance Coaching

As athletes, coaches, and parents we have opted into arenas that quite often bring us to our edge. This is a good thing — but it’s important to recognize that we don’t have to do it alone. No one is their best without support. For those committed to becoming better — for themselves and for the people they lead — it’s critical to have the right framework to guide us and the right minds to support us. Warrior Steps provides mindset and performance coaching that helps athletes, coaches, and parents develop the mental skills, language, and systems that support consistent performance, resilience, and long-term growth.

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ATHLETES

  • Develop a mindset that becomes a competitive advantage — not a liability.

  • Identify what aspects of your mindset are helping and hurting you.

  • Establish a mental training system for continued mental capacity and toughness.

  • Approach practice and competition with clarity and confidence.

  • Talk openly with an experienced guide who understands your arena.

COACHES

  • Build your coaching philosophies, core values and program.

  • Develop a coaching voice your athletes trust and respond to.

  • Create the structure that you, your athletes and your team need to succeed.

  • Establish a support system of fellow coaches, mentors and mentees.

  • Create a culture aligned with the leader you aspire to be.

PARENTS

  • Navigate your critical role as a parent of an athlete.

  • Learn how to support training and competition effectively.

  • Get guidance through the college recruiting process, finding the right program for your son or daughter, and how to get them to the college level.

  • Consult with a former Division 1 coach about how to best support your athlete’s growth and development without compromising your relationship with your child.

Testimonials

  • A wrestler celebrating on a wrestling mat with a crowd in the background, scoreboard showing 1:44 remaining.

    "I used Warrior Steps for the entirety of my senior year, and in that season I was able to achieve my ultimate goal of becoming a New Jersey state champion. The work we did completely changed my mentality about the sport and taught me how to perform at my best consistently."

    Blase Mele: New Jersey State Champion 2025, 2x NJ State Placer, Princeton University

  • Two male wrestlers compete on the mat during a match, with one in a blue singlet on top of the other in red.

    "My first meeting with Joe felt real... He came to where I was and helped guide me towards my goal... leaving the weight slowing me down behind."

    Andrew Olson: 2x Fargo AA 2025, Folkstyle National Champion 2025

  • Three young male wrestlers wearing medals and holding a tournament bracket stand in a sports arena. The middle wrestler holds a large bracket sheet and wears a gray shirt, smiling and making a victory sign. The other two wrestlers wear a red jacket and a gray sweatshirt, respectively, with a crowd in the background.

    "Mindset training has helped me focus on myself and what I am capable of, which has a huge impact on the outcome of your matches."

    Quinton Gerstenacker: 2x State Champion

  • Two young wrestlers from South Anchorage Wrestling standing with their coach in a gym, holding medals, smiling at the camera.

    "I participated in his online coaching workshops and also saw firsthand the impact of his work with some of my high school athletes. Whether you’re a coach or an athlete, I highly recommend Warrior Steps."

    Randy Hanson: Head Coach of South Anchorage Wrestling, Team State Runners Up 2025, Team State Champions ‘23 & ‘24

  • A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a blue shirt and beige pants, sitting on a chair, resting his chin on his hand, and looking intently at something off-camera.

    "Warrior Steps helped me gain clarity, motivation, and even deeper purpose in my role as a coach... to better connect with different types of athletes and lead in a more intentional way... This has been one of the most impactful experiences I’ve had in my coaching career."

    Chris Dardanes: former DI coach, Head Coach of Perry High School.

  • Two men in formal attire sitting and talking at an indoor event, with a blurred background of people and equipment.

    "The Warrior Steps coaching workshops focussed on relatable topics and day-to-day situations... It gave me the opportunity to learn and grow with other coaches."

    Luke Mellmer: St. Mary’s Central Head Coach, ND-USA Wrestling’s Head Coach, and Director of Junior dual and Fargo National teams

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We work with athletes, coaches, and parents who care deeply about growth and leadership.

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