

Add a Missing Data Layer to Team Alignment and Mental Performance
Most programs track physical performance, film, and analytics. Few have a structured way to understand how they should wire athletes to communicate, respond to coaching, manage pressure, and stay aligned with the team.
Build a More Aligned, Coachable, and Mentally Prepared Team
Directors often ask sports leaders to improve performance, strengthen culture, develop players, and get the most out of limited time with the team.
Career Upside uses the Birkman Method and Birkman Mindset Report to help coaches, GMs, owners, and team leaders better understand how players and staff communicate, respond to coaching, handle pressure, manage perception, and stay aligned under stress.
In a 30-minute team and mental performance conversation, we'll explore whether a Birkman-based coaching approach could help your program:
- Improve coach-to-player communication
- Strengthen team chemistry and trust
- Support player development and role clarity
- Understand how athletes respond under pressure
- Improve mental performance through greater self-awareness
- Build stronger alignment between players, coaches, and staff
Qualified sports leaders with a team and staff of 10 or more people may receive a complimentary Birkman assessment and 60–90 minute coaching session (a $549 value) so you can experience the process firsthand.
Career Upside
Executive & Career Coaching
Scientifically proven to boost employment successes and opportunities.
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20+ years of executive and career coaching
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Birkman Certified Professional
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Emory Executive Coaching Diploma
Experienced Leader with Fortune 500 Companies


"I was introduced to Todd and Career Upside by a mutual friend. Todd explained how he could help athletes who are unsure of their career direction after finishing their collegiate or professional sports careers, and I asked Todd to help my son, a former Vanderbilt football and NFL defensive back, working hard to figure out his life purpose and career direction. Todd walked him through his Birkman results, and I was blown away. The assessment gave an excellent overview of my son’s personality and validated his behaviors and needs. It also gave him some great information on potential career options. The career exploration report and the Job Families and Titles report were particularly helpful as my son weighs his options on his future career path. I highly recommend Todd to any collegiate or professional athlete. The assessment provides a wealth of information for anyone weighing career options. I can also see the implications for college recruiting or coaches trying to build team chemistry."
Ruffin Hamilton, Former NFL Player