OUR

STORY

Athletic State of Mind was born out of the fact that most young athletes aren't prepared mentally or physically for the world that awaits them after high school. We wanted to bring more clarity, confidence and control to their athletic experience.

We are changing the game. We are bridging the gap between knowledge and power using data analysis and both science-backed and experiential strategies. Not only do we want to create more playing opportunities for high school athletes who want to play in college and beyond, but we also want high school coaches, college coaches, and pro scouts to get a more developed student-athlete.

With the additional years of eligibility and new transfer portal rules it's become extremely difficult for prep athletes to find college roster spots, never mind scholarships. How, as a student-athlete, can you elevate your approach towards achieving your goals? How, as a leader, can you help student-athletes achieve their dreams and better prepare them mentally, physically, and emotionally for the journey ahead? Those are the questions we are here to answer.

We do PLAYER EVALUATION, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, MENATL PERFORMANCE & LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION for student-athletes, coaches, and scouts.

Welcome to Athletic State of Mind.

Our founder

Founder, Managing Director, & Coach

DJ Burns

Former Division 1 student-athlete, international athlete, & Athletic Director with a B.Sc in Sports Management and M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology (emphasis in Sports Psychology). DJ has helped hundreds of athletes and multiple coaches achieve their goals in and out of sport.

Professional Memberships

Association for Applied Sports Psychology
The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A)

Qualifications

M.Ed. Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology - Sports Psychology and Positive Coaching
B.Sc. Sports Management
Former Athlete/Coach & Athletic Director
Former D1 & International Athlete