Building emotional stamina the way athletes build performance
I believe disconnection isn’t a character flaw….it’s a performance gap.
And like any skill, it can be trained with the right coaching.
WHAT DRIVES MY WORK WITH MEN
Changing the way men face pressure
For more than 30 years, I’ve seen how pressure without tools can wear men down at home, in relationships, and within themselves. I believe disconnection isn’t about being broken; it’s about not having the playbook or the training to respond differently when it counts.
My mission is to give men a space where they don’t have to perform, but can practice. A place to learn clear, practical skills for handling conflict, building connection, and stepping into leadership at home and in their communities….with confidence they can carry forward.
THE STORY BEHIND MY PLAYBOOK
I’ve spent over 30 years watching how disconnection takes a toll on men, on marriages, and on families. What I saw again and again was that guys weren’t broken; they were just running plays without ever being taught the game plan. Many of them carried fear and shame silently, only reaching out when everything was on the line.
That’s when I realized: this isn’t about weakness. It’s about practice. When men are given the right tools, language, and strategies, they start performing differently in the moments that matter most.
Lessons from the sidelines
Traditional therapy didn’t always connect with the men I worked with. A lot of them said it felt too abstract, too clinical. Like trying to play a game they never signed up for. I knew there had to be another way to meet them where they were.
That’s how the Babysteps SAQ model was born. Rooted in sports performance concepts of speed, agility, and quickness. It’s a coaching framework that reframes emotional awareness and connection as learnable skills, the same way you’d train for anything else.
Why I built a new playbook
I don’t coach from quick fixes or surface-level advice.
My work is guided by values: empowerment, authenticity, and creating a safe space for real conversations.
This means you won’t be “fixed” or judged here. You’ll be coached as a partner, with strategies that respect who you are and what you’re up against.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE COACHING
Grounded in decades of real work
My decades of experience in social work and coaching give me a wide range of tools to draw from. But training alone isn’t what creates change. What matters most is how I bring that knowledge into real conversations, meeting you with honesty, respect, and strategies you can actually use.
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Small steps. Big shifts.
Progress isn’t about winning every game. It’s about showing up for practice and building consistency. In our work together, we’ll slow things down, run the reps that matter, and train for the kind of connection and resilience you want in real life. You don’t need to walk in “game ready.” You just need the willingness to step onto the field and start.
Every rep counts, no matter how small.
You’re not training alone.
Let’s build your playbook together.