testimonials
“Michael is awesome. I feel as though he helped me solve some issues that I had been having for a long time. He is incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. He balances creating space for me to talk and process things myself with offering helpful strategies, tools, and perspective.”
— NHL Goaltender
“Exult Athletics was the perfect thought and action catalyst for our youth hockey association. Greg and Michael effectively challenged our coaches to dig deeper within themselves to set personal and team goals, build program culture, and capitalize on coaches’ existing strengths. The seminars were informative, inspiring, and unique. If you want your youth sports organization to thrive, you need Exult Athletics.
— Marty Rubin, Executive Director of Seattle Junior Hockey
“Our 14U hockey goalie has been working with Greg and Mike about 2 years now. Not only has Exult Athletics taught our son to manage the stresses and the very specific mental aspects of being a goalie, but he has also been given the tools to apply these skills to school, and life in general as it pertains to a 14-year-old. Growing up as an aspiring tennis player, I wish these resources had been available to me.”
— Carl, Parent of a 14-year-old Hockey Goalie
“Dr. McElhenie, simply put, is excellent. He's a total professional who has the experience to speak confidently about his domain, but also approached my case with a level of thoughtfulness and individuality that made me feel like his most important client. We were able to quickly pick up where we had left off each session because he really listens and cares, and his easy-going nature makes it easy to begin a conversation. I'd strongly recommend Dr. McElhenie to anyone.”
— D1 College Basketball Player
"Our work with Exult Athletics and Dr. Michael has been truly exceptional, revolutionizing the outdated methodologies in youth sports. Through personalized sessions, he's not only elevated my son's performance, but is reshaping the entire approach to youth sports psychology. A game-changer for both individual growth, on and off the court, and the broader sports community!"
— Toni Danielson
“As a high-level athlete, I’m achievement-oriented and willing to do what it takes to block out noise and excel under high pressure. I had done some reading and basic practice with mindfulness. However, I had no idea how off-track I was with my analytical “research and implementation” approach to these concepts until I met Greg.
Over the past year, Greg has guided me in a journey of self-exploration, awareness, and growth that has been beautiful and life-changing. Greg has helped me uncover that life is meant to be lived from our entire being— teaching me how to create space and drop into my body to realize what I can learn from my heart instead of my mind as I contemplate my relationship with control, trust, fear, competition, inter-personal and inner relationships, and other real and challenging aspects of the human experience.
I appreciate that Greg never gives me answers, he only guides me to where I can find them within myself. He’s proven that showing up to every aspect of life—including sport—firmly grounded in my whole self (instead of portions of me) is not only the key to high performance but also to truly being present in one precious, beautiful moment at a time. The tools he’s given me to identify the essence of who I am and ignite my soul in pursuit of living life for what it is (not what the voice in my head tries to revise, erase, and recreate daily) has created vivid imagery, clarity, and self-understanding that I’ve never experienced before. I am not that voice in my head, I’m just the one listening to it. This work has realigned my priorities and helped me face adversity with inner grace. It has shown me where and why I’ve built walls within, and that my growth lies in my ability to transcend those walls to release a flow of energy.
As I (along with the rest of the world) face days of uncertainty, I feel equipped, calm, and strong. With Greg’s mentorship, I can create the space to identify the inflection an uncertain challenge brings up in me, explore it, then choose whether to hold onto it or whether to let it pass through. I feel free. What I appreciate most is that the gift of self-exploration that Greg has provided me is one that keeps giving, forever.”
— High-Level Athlete
services
Development Programs
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Guiding athletic organization leaders from chaos and disorganization to efficient and effective operations. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to lead a high-performing and fully engaged operational team.
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Prioritize the overall well-being and success of our athletes by developing the approaches, techniques, rituals, and resources needed to lead successful teams while and deal effectively with ever-present distractions.
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Instilling perseverance, resilience, empathy, and team skills. Foster supportive, high-performance cultures capable of rising above the tumult of long, unpredictable seasons.
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Helping develop mature, self-motivated, and embodied athletes of stellar character. We foster the psychological development of young athletes and help them grow the emotional and social skills that drive success during and after sports.
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Guiding parents and influential figures in lives of young athletes to play a pivotal role in creating a positive, supportive environment vital for the healthy development and enjoyment of young athletes.
keynote Speaking
Empowering Youth Through Athlete-Centric Coaching
Book Exult Athletics’ Chief Sports Psychologist, Dr. Michael McElhenie and Executive Sports Coach, Greg Dunn for your next conference as keynote speakers as they explore the profound impact coaches wield in shaping not only our athletes but also character and resilience in young minds.
Whether you're a coach, sports enthusiast, or industry professional, the Exult Athletics team aims to inspire, inform, and ignite a passion for redefining the future of youth sports coaching and youth sports management. Join us on a journey toward creating a generation of empowered, resilient, and athlete-centric individuals who will shape the future of sports.