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Founder, CEO, Senior Principal Sport Psychologist
Dr. Anderson is a strong fit for:
His work is especially valuable for those performing in high-visibility, high-pressure environments — where leadership, mindset, and execution must align consistently.
Dr. Anderson works with athletes and teams competing at the highest levels, helping them prepare mentally for elite competition where preparation, pressure, and execution converge.
He works with teams and organizations to develop leadership, improve communication, and build high-performing cultures that translate to consistent results.
Performance requires more than motivation. Dr. Anderson helps individuals develop repeatable systems to perform consistently under pressure.
Beyond sport, Dr. Anderson works with leaders and organizations to improve decision-making, resilience, and performance in complex environments.
CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Psychologist, Minnesota Board of Psychology
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Certified Trainer, Process Communication Model
AIQ and DISC Assessment Certifications
EDUCATION Post-Doctoral Fellow, Assistant Director of the Center of Performance Excellence, University of North Texas
Psy.D. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
Doctoral Internship, The University of Memphis
M.S. in Psychology, Boston University
B.S. in Psychology, University of Minnesota Duluth
Focus, Resilience, Elite-Level Performance, Franchise Consulting, Player Assessment, Draft Profiling
Dr. Anderson works from a structured, performance-based framework designed to help individuals and teams perform consistently in high-stakes environments.
His approach emphasizes:
Dr. Anderson has extensive experience working with professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes, as well as leaders and organizations across industries.
His experience includes:
Dr. Anderson is the founder and CEO of Premier Sport Psychology.
Justin Anderson, Psy.D., LP is a licensed psychologist, sport psychology consultant, and founder of Premier Sport Psychology, a leading performance enhancement and leadership consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Justin specializes in high-performance psychology and leadership, helping countless professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes improve their mindset and mental preparation to achieve elite-level success.
Justin’s passion for sport psychology began during his time as a collegiate football quarterback at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he recognized the crucial role mental toughness plays in athletic performance. Since then, he has worked with some of the best athletes, coaches, and organizations in sports and business, earning a reputation as a sought-after consultant in the field.
As the CEO of Premier Sport Psychology, Justin leads a team of expert psychologists and consultants who provide psychological profiling, individual and team development work, and in-house sport psychology services to professional and Olympic teams, including the NBA, MLB, and NFL. He also created and directs Leadership U at the University of Minnesota Athletic Department, providing valuable insights and strategies to student-athletes to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
Justin is a highly regarded keynote speaker at national sport and business conferences, where he shares stories of how top performers manage adversity and compete at the highest level. He has been interviewed by numerous national media publications, discussing topics related to sport and high-performance psychology, wellness, and leadership.
When Justin is not working, he enjoys playing golf and sports with his two daughters, and continuing to stay active and involved in the sports community.
Dr. Anderson regularly presents on topics including:
For speaking inquiries, please contact Premier Sport Psychology.
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