Get to know Coach Gorrell
How my journey began
I grew up in Evergreen, Colorado, where my love for sports started at an early age. Excelling in both tennis and basketball, I earned All-State honors in high school before pursuing Division I basketball at the University of Wyoming. After two years, I transferred to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to continue my collegiate basketball career.
Following graduation, I signed a professional contract to play basketball in England while earning my Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Over nearly eight years, I played professionally across England, Switzerland, Germany, and Australia, competing in multiple championships. Highlights of my career include winning the National Cup Championship in the U.K. with the Sheffield Hatters and being named an All-Star for four consecutive years.
Through my own experience and learning from teammates, coaches, and trainers, I realized that the mental aspect of sports is the single most critical factor for success. This understanding sparked my passion for sports psychology — helping athletes not only reach their peak performance but also navigate the emotional challenges and pressures that come with chasing their dreams.
Mental Coaching Career
My career as a mental performance coach began at Northumbria University, where I worked with athletes across a wide range of sports—from track cycling to basketball. I later had the opportunity to work with Sunderland AFC’s Women’s First Division team, helping elite footballers strengthen their mental game on and off the pitch.
I also worked with the Scotland Men’s National Beach Volleyball team during their world tour, which culminated in a successful qualification at the Cyprus tournament for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. I worked with them closely in Australia as they competed against some of the highest-ranked beach volleyball athletes in the world.
In 2020, I founded AG Performance to expand access to individualized mental coaching. Since then, I’ve worked with youth athletes, professionals, and Olympians worldwide. My coaching approach blends academic expertise, global experience, and my professional playing career to support each athlete’s unique goals and growth.
Helping athletes reach peak performance while enjoying the journey is my greatest passion. There's nothing more rewarding than supporting athletes as they grow and succeed!
Your body will only go as far as your mind will take it!
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