Jason Haddix

Jason Haddix, MS
Sport and Performance Psychology Coach

Degree- MS Kinesiology-Sport and Performance Psychology 15'-17', Western Washington University
Degree- BS Psychology, Minors- Athletic Coaching, and Nutrition 10'-13' University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Currently, working as a sport and performance psychology professional at the youth, club, and collegiate level. I am working towards my certification as a Certified Mental Performance Coach with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

Teaching Topics:
Productive Self-Talk
Goal Setting
Anxiety Reduction
Concentration/Refocus Routines
Performance Zones
Energy Management
Mindfulness
Etc.

Coaching experience:
Track and Field, Cross Country, Basketball, Strength/Conditioning, and Speed/Agility

Cross Country and Track & Field, Head coaching positions at the middle school level (Park Middle School 13'-14'/Lincoln, NE), Assistant Coach at the high school level (Southwest High School- Lincoln,NE 12') and Graduate Assistant coach at the collegiate level (Western Washington University 15'-17').

Basketball, Assistant coach at the middle school level (Park Middle School 13'-14') and club level (Camp Greylock, summer 14').

Strength and conditioning coach for youth and high school aged athletes at OneUp sport performance gym (Lincoln, NE 18'-19').

Age Ranges:
Youth athletes from the ages of 9-18 years of age and collegiate/semi-professional level
Performance Levels:
Collegiate level athletes (WWU athletes-basketball, ultimate frisbee, track, cross country, volleyball, and baseball), and semi-professional level athletes (2- USA national qualifying triathlon athletes).

Credentials:
NSAA coaching credentials (Nebraska Schools Athletic Association), masters degree in sport and performance psychology, and CPR/First Aid certified (when working in-person with athletes).

Current full-time position:
Performance Expert- US Army. Teaching mental skills to Army soldiers and create supplementary training routines for the new army fitness training program (Armed Forces Services Corp. 19'-current).

MentalSide Sport and Exercise Performance- Owner & Consultant 17'-current

As a freshman on the University of Sioux Falls Track team, I qualified for indoor nationals in two events (4x400 and 4x800 relays) and was an all-conference medalist (4x800M relay, 800M and 600M). I was a NCAA Div II scholarship athlete at the University of Sioux Falls 09'-10'.
University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD
I was a 4 year lettermen at Beatrice High School in track & field. I qualified for the state meet my senior year in the 4x800 and 4x400 meter relays.
I have completed 2 half marathons and 1 marathon.

I primarily focus on sport psychology consulting within the CoachUp program. I will incorporate mental skills like goal setting, concentration/refocusing routines, energy management, productive self-talk and other skills. Each sessions will be 30 mins or 55 mins long sessions in duration and in a 1-on-1 setting (Zoom or In-person). I typically use worksheets, diagrams, and sport related examples to teach mental skills and provide homework for the athlete to continue their use of the mental skill. I have also developed my own athlete assessment plan, which will measure the progress of the athlete over multiple sessions. Additionally, I perform a needs assessment through motivational interviewing techniques and provide mental skills training in the moment. I will tailor skills to be used by the athletes' in their particular sport(s) and how to use the skills in future practice/competition settings. In addition to my mental skills training, I will leverage my skills as a track/cross country coach, basketball coach, personal trainer, and nutrition consultant to provide an overall athlete service.