Meet James Driessen, your mental performance coach.
James Driessen is an accomplished mental performance coach and consultant with a wealth of experience in psychology. Holding a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology, he has acquired numerous certificates in various fields, including developmental psychology, criminal psychology, play therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
With an impressive coaching career, Driessen served as the esteemed head coach for the Rochester High School Rugby Club, leading them to four consecutive state championships. He has also contributed as an assistant coach for the Minnesota High School Rugby Selects team and acted as a coach consultant for teams such as Osseo High School Rugby, Menagerie Women's Rugby Team, Rochester Midnighters Sevens Team, and Rochester Rogues Sevens Team.
In addition to his coaching endeavors, Driessen has excelled as a mental skills coach and scrumhalf specialist for the University of Minnesota. Furthermore, he showcased his athletic abilities as the former starting scrumhalf for the Minnesota Blizzard during their undefeated season. Over his extensive career as a player-athlete, Driessen has also held the role of starting scrumhalf for several other esteemed men's clubs. Through his expertise in mental skills coaching, psychology, and rugby coaching, he has consistently helped coaches, athletes, and teams enhance their mindsets, boost their meta skills proficiency, and achieve remarkable levels of performance.
Beyond his contributions in the realm of sports, James Driessen possesses a diverse musical background. Beginning at the age of 4, he started playing the piano, and at 10, he expanded his musical repertoire to include the violin. By the age of 13, James skillfully added the guitar and bass to his musical talents, and at 17, he embarked on a journey with the drums.
As a violinist, James has had the privilege of touring the United States and Austria, captivating audiences with his solo performances and symphony orchestra contributions. Moreover, he has played a pivotal role in nurturing worship bands, assuming leadership positions and providing guidance and coaching to new members. Through his dedication, James has empowered musicians to grow and thrive, fostering harmonious and engaging worship experiences.
James Driessen's multifaceted career is a testament to his remarkable talents and expertise. By seamlessly integrating his extensive musical background with his profound knowledge of mental performance coaching and psychology, he brings a unique perspective to his coaching and consulting work. Whether in the realms of sports or music, James's unwavering passion for helping individuals and teams elevate their mindset, enhance their skills, and unlock their fullest potential shines brightly in every facet of his remarkable journey. James continues to build others towards their goals, working one on one from 8 year old athletes to NBA players and everything in between. Young growing musicians to professional touring musicians.
