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Sport & Performance Psychologist
Dr. Austin is a strong fit for:
His work is especially valuable for individuals where performance and behavior are closely connected — and where building awareness, consistency, and sustainable systems is critical to long-term success.
Dr. Austin works with athletes navigating injury and return to sport, where physical recovery and mental readiness must align. He helps athletes rebuild confidence, manage setbacks, and re-establish consistency as they transition back into competition.
Performance challenges are often tied to deeper behavioral patterns. Dr. Austin works with athletes and high performers to understand how habits, coping mechanisms, and decision-making impact consistency, performance, and long-term outcomes.
Performance often breaks down not because of skill — but because of attention. Dr. Austin trains athletes to manage internal and external distractions, regulate arousal, and maintain focus in high-pressure moments.
High performance requires more than short-term intensity. Dr. Austin helps individuals manage stress, avoid burnout, and build systems that support sustained performance across demanding environments and long time horizons.
CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Psychologist, Minnesota Board of Psychology | Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) | Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) | Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), PSYPACT Commission
EDUCATION Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology – University of North Texas MS in Psychology – University of North Texas BA in Psychology – University of Minnesota
Doctoral Internship – (APA-Accredited Program) Post-Doctoral Fellowship – (Clinical / Performance Focus)
Dr. Austin works from a practical, experience-driven framework designed to help individuals perform consistently in high-pressure environments.
His approach emphasizes:
Dr. Austin has worked extensively with athletes, high performers, and professionals in high-stakes environments, including individuals navigating performance challenges, injury, and behavioral patterns that impact consistency.
His experience includes:
Dr. Austin is a Licensed Psychologist (LP), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). He brings a combined clinical and performance background to help individuals perform consistently while addressing the factors that influence long-term success.
Dr. Austin regularly presents on topics including:
His experience includes:
For speaking inquiries, please contact Premier Sport Psychology.
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