ABOUT COACH ALEX

Alex Barene is a mental performance coach based in Portland, OR. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from George Fox University, where he was a member of the men's soccer team. He went on to earn a master's degree in Sport & Performance Psychology from the University of Western States. Outside of Foundation Mentality, he works with US Air Force operators as a civilian contractor Sport and Performance Psychology Professional.

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Coach Alex loves helping athletes succeed on the field while leading more meaningful, fulfilled lives off the field. He does so by providing a supportive, practical approach to mental performance that is specifically tailored to each athlete's needs.

 

In addition to mental performance coaching, Alex is semi-professional soccer player, and enjoys competing in CrossFit. He loves to spend time with his black lab, Bruno!​

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Credentials & Achievements: 

Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC),

MS Sport & Performance Psychology, BS Psychology,

CrossFit L1, CrossFit Weightlifting L1,

Former collegiate soccer player,

Semi-professional soccer player.

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