Train Your Mind Transform Your Performance
Unlock your abilities and to take your performance to the next level by learning through the use of mental skills training.
About Velez Mental Performance
My name is Joey and I am a Mental Performance Coach located in Texas. I received my MA in Sport Psychology in 2017 and became a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) in 2020 spending time working with the military, high school, and collegiate athletes.
Mental performance training is about unlocking athletes’ potential and enhancing performance by conquering barriers, staying motivated, and maintaining focus under pressure. By providing research-based strategies, mental performance training enables athletes to perform at their best consistently and empowers the athlete to not just compete, but to thrive in every day life. My mission is to motivate, inspire, and care for others to help them reach their potential.
Testimonials
D1 Ivy League Woman's Basketball Student-Athlete
D1 Ivy League Woman's Basketball Student-Athlete
D1 Ivy League Woman's Basketball Student-Athlete
Working with Joey has been a game changer. We started working together in high school when I was struggling with confidence and my relationship with basketball. Joey has helped me gain the competitive edge through breath work, mindset shifts, and consistent support to succeed on and off the court.
Former Army Commander
D1 Ivy League Woman's Basketball Student-Athlete
D1 Ivy League Woman's Basketball Student-Athlete
As a Company Commander, I relied on the experience and tools that Joey and his team had in order to build a team culture that everyone on the team could believe in and support. The clarity that come from his workshops helped us to be on the same page and understand what we had to do as a team to support each other and to be successful. H
As a Company Commander, I relied on the experience and tools that Joey and his team had in order to build a team culture that everyone on the team could believe in and support. The clarity that come from his workshops helped us to be on the same page and understand what we had to do as a team to support each other and to be successful. He was a great asset that I was glad to have available to me and my team because he brought clarity and a sense of camaraderie and a commitment to succeed.
D2 Woman's Softball Student-Athlete
D1 Ivy League Woman's Basketball Student-Athlete
D2 Woman's Softball Student-Athlete
During my last two years of softball, Joey wasn’t just a coach—he was a turning point. He taught me that failure is a part of the game, not a sign that I wasn’t good enough. He helped me let go of obsessing over outcomes and instead focus on presence and progress. Joey gave me practical tools. Breathing techniques for anxious moments, pe
During my last two years of softball, Joey wasn’t just a coach—he was a turning point. He taught me that failure is a part of the game, not a sign that I wasn’t good enough. He helped me let go of obsessing over outcomes and instead focus on presence and progress. Joey gave me practical tools. Breathing techniques for anxious moments, personalized ways to reframe negative thoughts (because not every “positive phrase” works for everyone), and mindset shifts that made a lasting difference. He helped me understand that I wasn’t alone in my thoughts and that I didn’t have to stay stuck in them.
On days when I would’ve let frustration shut me down, Joey helped me reset, refocus, and move forward. And perhaps most importantly, he saw me as more than an athlete; he coached the person behind the jersey. He made me feel heard, understood, and hopeful.
His impact will go far beyond the field. I’ll carry his words into every future moment where I feel stuck, defeated, or not enough. Because Joey gave me more than mental strength for softball—he gave me the tools to face life with courage, clarity, and compassion for myself.
US Navy Fighter Pilot
D1 Ivy League Woman's Basketball Student-Athlete
D2 Woman's Softball Student-Athlete
I struggled a lot initially in pilot training, and sought help with the cognitive performance specialist on base. The first one I saw didn't click with me at all, but I gave it another shot with Joey and he helped me completely turn around my experience. I ended up graduating in the top half of my class and getting my first choice fighter
I struggled a lot initially in pilot training, and sought help with the cognitive performance specialist on base. The first one I saw didn't click with me at all, but I gave it another shot with Joey and he helped me completely turn around my experience. I ended up graduating in the top half of my class and getting my first choice fighter jet. Joey's ability to give me a consistent space to reflect on my performance, and his advice to incrementally overcome confidence and mindset barriers was a game changer. I truly credit Joey as one of the main reasons I ultimately found success as a fighter pilot.
Services Provided
Individual and Group Training Sessions
Personalized mental skills training sessions designed to maximize training, performance, and every day life. Collaborate workshops designed to enhance individual and team development
Pay as you go (Ind.)
A flexible, pay-as-you-go consultation service with no long-term commitment required
4, 8-session package (Ind.)
Multiple structured sessions designed for guided progression. Payment plans available
Team, Organizations, Parents (Group)
Workshops designed to enhance team performance by focusing on teamwork, communication, and other performance psychology skills. Also equipping parents with mental skills strategies to help their children develop resilience, focus, and confidence to maximize training and performance
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