Elevate Your Mental Game with Expert Coaching from Justin Braun
Unlock your potential with tailored mental training designed to help young athletes excel
It's time to Sharpen your Edge
Are you an athlete struggling to stay focused? At MGA we offer solutions that provide invaluable tools and habits that WILL get you in the game. Book a free consult to see if we’re a good fit.
Welcome to the Mental Game Academy & Coach Justin
Coach Justin is passionate about optimizing human performance and a growth mindset in sports. A former AAA hockey player and all-star shortstop from Detroit, MI, Justin brings a holistic, heart centered approach to coaching at The Mental Game Academy. With years of executive leadership, a degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and his ongoing studies in counseling psychology, Justin is poised to help athletes, coaches, and sports organizations thrive in the digital age.
Why choose Coach Justin
Coach Justin has a rich background in both athletics and academic achievements. Growing up outside Detroit, MI, Justin played baseball and AAA hockey year-round, earning All State and Metro League East Best Defenseman honors. He holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and is currently advancing his studies with a master’s in counseling psychology at the University of Baltimore, with a focus on mind body connection and trauma informed psychotherapy.
Justin’s professional experience includes 15 years of leading a growing and entrepreneurial consulting firm in the Northeast, where he fostered a culture of empowerment, teamwork, and trust. His coaching philosophy is supported by several certifications, including:
- USA CEP Level IV (Hockey)
- Real Colors Temperament Instrument (Team Building)
- Heart Math Certified – Resilient Heart (Biofeedback)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Candidate
- Certified Holistic Life Coach
Why join the Mental Game Academy
Welcome to the Mental Game Academy, your premier destination for Cognitive Behavioral Sports training. We specialize in empowering athletes who have devoted over 18,000 hours to their phones by the age of 16, addressing the gaps in their psychological, emotional, academic, and physical development that may have arisen as a result.
At MGA, our courses provide athletes with invaluable tools and habits, helping them to:
🕒 Reduce Phone Time: Understand the impact of excessive phone use and how it affects the brain and ultimately hinders your performance.
💪 Build Mental Skills: Equip athletes with the mental resilience and emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the highest levels of coachability.
🗣️ Master Communication: Develop leadership and communication skills that can secure scholarships and elevate your game.
🔄 Establish Healthy Phone Routines: We assist athletes in creating balanced phone routines that allow them to reinvest their time and focus on enhancing their MENTAL GAME.
Join us at the Mental Game Academy and unlock your full potential on and off the field. Let’s reshape your future together.
Testimonials
“Coach Justin was the best! Coach was very calm and motivating. I appreciated the one-on-one instruction that he provided to help me improve my game. Coach Justin always wanted me to play my best.”
“Justin coaches with a level of compassion and patience rarely seen in youth sports. He connects with players on and off the ice, helping them identify and reach their potential and grow as athletes and as individuals. “
Programs Details
Email: info@thementalgameacademy.ca
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