Hearts & Minds: Who We Are
Transforming hearts and training minds, one athlete at a time.
Hearts and Minds' Mission
We help athletes and teams train the mental skills behind performance. We believe the decision to improve starts with the individual, and that a win or loss does not define a person.
Our work draws on positive psychology, military performance training, counseling, and sport psychology. We use what we learn to help people face adversity, keep improving, and make a difference to those around them.
Our Commitment
We listen first, then help each athlete build mental skills they can use in sport and beyond.
Making It Affordable
We help athletes develop mental resilience and raise their game, regardless of financial background.
Making It Worthwhile
We want every athlete to feel confident in their own abilities, ready to take on life both in and out of sport.
Meet Our Team
Meet the coaches and staff behind Hearts & Minds.
Education: B.S. Psychology, MS.Ed. Guidance and Counseling
Resides: Houston, Texas
Trevor has worked with the world's most elite athletes and teams at two of the United States' most prestigious training facilities (IMG Academy, FL, 2011 & 12, SPIRE Institute, OH, 2013 - 2016).
Trevor has worked with more than 70 Olympians, dozens of professionals in different sports, and thousands of high school and collegiate athletes, and teams in a variety of sports including working with U.S. Navy SPECWAR groups, a division of Recruiting for Naval Special Operations pipelines.
Email: trevor@hmperform.com
Through my experiences working with military, college/professional athletes, and other elite performers, I have become committed to helping individuals develop self-mastery, heal from emotional wounds, and build on their existing strengths to navigate life’s challenges with courage and resilience. Growth comes not only from overcoming adversity, but from understanding ourselves and learning how to use our inner resources effectively.
My work focuses on supporting individuals who are striving to improve, manage transitions, and face personal or performance-related challenges. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, personality concerns, or the pressures of failure/achievement, I provide a space where you can explore your experiences and develop self-mastery.
Resides: Houston, TX
Videographer. Web Developer. Graphic Designer. Student. Athlete. Bonafide Genius.
Email: jacob@hmperform.com
Resides: Katy, TX Cory is a former MLB player for the Atlanta Braves and is now a hitting coach and speaker who is focused on both the physical and mental aspects of his athletes.
He has played internationally in both Korea and Mexico and wants to use his experiences for the benefit of athletes around the world.
Available to book for speaking opportunities (keynote, professional development, athletics-based).
Follow Cory on Instagram here: @coryaldridge IG
Email: cory@hmperform.com
Jessica Marano is an educator, coach, and former semi-professional athlete passionate about teaching, mentorship, and athlete development. She is pursuing a Master of Education in School Counselling at City University of Seattle (2024–2026), building on prior degrees in Curriculum & Instruction (Trauma and Resiliency, Concordia University) and Education (Simon Fraser University, minor in Kinesiology).
Professionally, Jessica has taught for 6 years, coached athletes for over a decade, and spent 22 years as a soccer player, including 4 at the university level and 2 at the semi-professional level with Altitude FC. She has also worked as a mental performance coach for 8 years and as a speed and soccer coach for 12 years.
Beyond the classroom and field, she founded EMPWR FIT by JESS and the LADIES Empowerment Program, a sisterhood initiative dedicated to empowering young women. With combined experience in teaching, coaching, and curriculum development, Jessica integrates education, fitness, and resiliency training to support academic and athletic growth. She mentors students and athletes and works to make those spaces welcoming.
Email: jessica@hmperform.com
After graduating from Ohio State University, Dave chose to serve his country by joining the U.S. Navy. Over his career, Dave became a Navy SEAL and completed multiple overseas deployments, including time in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He has held a variety of leadership and training roles, including mentoring new recruits, coordinating programs to prepare SEALs for missions, and serving as an instructor.
Along the way, he received numerous awards recognizing his leadership, service, and dedication. After years of service with SEAL Teams TWO and ONE, Dave has returned stateside where he continues to contribute through training and mentorship.
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