Eight time National Gold Medallist, Surf/Swim Event
2001 GoodWill Games, Bronze, U.S. LifeSaving team
Ten time All American, UCLA Swimming

"Dr. Gervais taught me how to be in complete control of my game at all times, whether it be at practice or one of the biggest games of my life. Being able to control the tension in my body allowed me to perform at my highest level at all times. Learning how to recognize and respond to frustration broke down the wall that was preventing me to reach new levels of my game that I never understood possible. [After training with Mike] I walked on to the court with a new feeling of confidence because I had a mental advantage over my opponents."

USC Volleyball, National Champion
AVP Professional (Ranked in top 10)
Gold Medal, 2002 World University Beach Championships

"Dynamics of the FOCUS program are so valuable on many fronts ….communication skills, teamwork, being able to perform under pressure, and a sense of community to name a few. It’s a rare opportunity for so many young people to interact in such a positive way. This could be a model for so many other programs."

Kansas City Chiefs, NFL
Defensive Tackle

The hard work paid off and your Champion Mind presentation went very well. We want to thank you for being a part of our mission and coming to our ship. Your presentation was great. This type of training is something that most of us have not seen before…and we need more of it. Thanks for everything...you are really doing the Navy and our Command a service. Great partnership!Thank you.

US NAVY, Lieutenant

"Mike, Thank you for providing the "Sports Psychology" workshops….both instructors and participants have provided very positive feedback on the information you presented….We are looking forward to your next workshop."

Assistant Director of Wellness Services
Beach Cities Health District

"Hey Dr. G....I'm so fired up! We (my partner and I) just placed the highest ever in our last tournament, which was super important for us. We've been struggling a bit this year, but not this tournament….and this was a triple points and money tournament. I was so calm, cool, and collected the entire time! No breathing troubles, no over exhaustion, totally and completely in control of my game. I ended up Numero Uno in digging percentage AND total number of digs, actually 20 digs more than the second placed gal. Not that's IMPRESSIVE! Woo hoo, just had to share my excitement. Thanks Big G.

AVP Female Top 10
Professional Volleyball, Spain

"Dr. Gervais, thanks for everything...you have no idea how much you have changed my life..."

National Champion, World Team Member
Olympic Weightlifting

"With this training, I felt better able to handle my own errors and get past them and focus on the next play. There was a new sense of calmness on the court which helped slow the game down and allowed me to block everything else out. "

USD Volleyball
AVP Female Top 10
Professional Volleyball, Europe

"Mike --Thanks for everything that you have done for me. I really learned a lot about myself from taking the assesment. It helped point out my strengths and weaknesses in a very positive and constructed way. I feel that I have a lot things that I can work on and improve at. You are AWESOME Mike. Thanks again!"

UCLA Volleyball

"Hey Mike, I had a big tournament yesterday and the skills you taught me made all the difference. I got first place in the US national championship! I had some tough matches, especially my last match. The guy I fought has been doing this for a lot longer and has alot more experience than I do, but he looked tired and nervous and I used that to my advantage. I made him think I was going to tear him up. I threw him in the first minute for points and stayed on top for the remaining 6 min. I couldn't tap him out, but that's ok. I think if he would have been ready mentally he would have beat me since his experience/skill level is higher. Since I got 1st [place], I will be on the US national team to fight against Brazil next year. Thanks again."

US National Team, Martial Arts

"Mike, Kudos and many thanks for your presentation this afternoon to our student-athletes and coaches on Building High Performance Teams. Our
students were highly interested in the presentation, and I know a number of your points hit home with them and their coaches. By the response I noted from our attendees, we were successful many times over!

I thank you again for your time and expertise, and look forward to being able to follow up on the great foundation we have set when you are next in
the Central New Jersey region. Have a safe and restful return to Southern California."

Athletic Director
Princeton Regional Schools

"The system that Mike walked me through was instrumental in putting my upcoming race in perspective, removing mental blocks and helped increase the quality of my practices. I learned what to do when I hit challenges and how to release my mistakes – those tools really helped my inner-confidence. I’m sooooo thankful for his help!

Tri-athlete
2nd place, Pier to Pier Ocean Swim

"After four years of producing national events at the high school and college levels, I have never been associated with a program that better represents the true essence of leadership development, drug-prevention, and education."

Director of Events
Student Sports Inc.

"Mike teaches how to respond to mistakes and it transfers to everything you do as far as mistakes you make day to day. I think it transfers to every aspect of life, but especially to athletics. Kids get one or two points off on a test they go down the toilet, they just can’t deal with it. So, [you have to] understand there’s going to be mistakes, but how do you respond to it; that’s the key."

High School Head Basketball Coach

"Mike, the Pier To Pier 2-Mile Ocean Swim is now a happy memory that I can add to my mental and photo scrap book. I also have a medal for 2nd place in my division. Much of my success I share with you as the information you provided my group in the Ocean Swim Clinic preparing us for the swim was instrumental in my success. From stressing the importance of 'having a plan' to recognizing red and yellow lights and how to handle those situations to simple exercises such as breathing and stretching you provided me with a level of confidence I never would have attained without such information. I will be utilizing these skills in future swims as well as other areas of my life. Again, thank you for you professional input and enthusiastic support!"

Tri-athlete

"Dr. Gervais- On March 3rd, 2005 you gave a motivating and profound presentation to the student athletes of Princeton High School.... I would like to thank you on behalf on myself and the Princeton Girl's Basketball team(s) for such a inspiring presentation.... we could definitely use your techniques to be stronger (as a team). Thank you again for visiting Princeton High School."

Manager of Girl's Basketball 2005