About Garren
I was born and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon, just outside of Portland. A lifelong athlete, I grew up playing about any sport you can imagine. Today, I enjoy golf, disc golf and weight lifting. I have also played percussion most of my life, having performed and competed in marching band as well as on stage as a musician. As someone who has struggled with performance anxiety and performing under pressure, I understand just how important the mental aspects of performing your best are.
I have been working with people to help them improve, grow and perform most of my life. As a strength and conditioning professional for many years, I have trained athletes of all ages and backgrounds. My personal history with performance and passion for psychology drove me to pursue sport and performance psychology, a field in which I have been able to continue working with athletes and performers of all experience levels and from diverse backgrounds. I am grateful for the continued opportunity to help others grow and develop as they pursue their passions, and I am dedicated to continuing my own development as a coach and applying my experience and expertise to my clients.
Professional Credentials and Experience
Education
BA in Psychology from University of Oregon
MA in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University
Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Experience
Youth athletes
Golf, track and field, baseball, basketball, football, rowing, volleyball
College Athletes
Archery, volleyball, rowing
Olympic Athletes
Archery
Master’s age athletes
Rowing, golf, triathlon
U.S. Army
Tank crews, special forces, tactical signal units and more
“I was struggling with worrying about what other people would think if I didn’t run well and Garren helped me talk through and understand why. Working with him helped me worry less and be able to focus more on what I needed to do to run well. He helped me run better and have more fun doing it.”