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Performance psychology specialist working with tennis players on composure, focus, confidence, and execution under pressure. Licensed professional counselor with a background in competitive athletics and athlete-centered performance work. Available for players, families, coaches, and tournament support. Charlottesville, Virginia and remote.
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Ph.D. and Ed.S. in Counseling
- Founder, DeNoble University Counseling Services
- Background in performance psychology and athlete support
- Experience working with athletes, high-achieving students, and competitive tennis environments
- Coaching experience dating back to age 17
- Available for individual performance sessions, tournament support, and travel-based consultation
Coaching times & fees
Available for remote consultation, tournament support, and travel-based performance work for tennis players, athletes, families, and coaches. Flexible scheduling based on training and competition needs. Please contact directly regarding availability, structure, and fees.
- Mark can be contacted directly on WhatsApp and / or Email
- WhatsApp: +1(434) 906-7383
- Email: markducs@gmail.com
Further information
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Founder, DeNoble University Counseling Services
- Involvement in Charlottesville tennis and athlete performance environments
About Me
I work with tennis players on the mental side of performance, including composure under pressure, confidence, focus, emotional regulation, and recovery from setbacks. My background combines psychotherapy, performance psychology, and competitive athletics, with experience supporting athletes in high-pressure environments.
I began coaching athletes as a teenager and have remained involved in competitive sports and performance-focused work for years. I also assist players, parents, and coaches with communication, motivation, burnout prevention, and balancing performance with long-term development.
I believe performance work is most effective when it is practical, individualized, and directly connected to competition. My approach focuses on helping athletes think clearly, recover quickly, regulate emotion, and execute under pressure rather than relying on generic motivation.
Tennis is uniquely demanding psychologically because players must manage momentum swings, isolation during competition, confidence fluctuations, and constant resets between points. I enjoy working with players, families, and coaches who value long-term development alongside performance.
Based in Charlottesville, Virginia with remote availability. Available for remote consultation, tournament support, and travel-based performance work.
Experience
I have worked with athletes, high-achieving students, and performers dealing with pressure, confidence issues, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and consistency under stress. My background combines psychotherapy, counseling, and performance-focused work with experience supporting individuals in competitive and high-expectation environments.
I began coaching athletes as a teenager and have remained involved in sports and athlete development for years. My work focuses on practical performance skills that translate directly to training and competition, including emotional regulation, focus recovery, composure under pressure, communication, and confidence management.
I have longstanding involvement in tennis environments, including tournament settings, player support, and performance preparation. Available for remote consultation, tournament support, and travel-based performance work.