OUR MISSION
We started Ready.Set.Resilient© because getting better never gets old. We work with athletes, leaders, teams, organizations and individual performers of all experiences to optimize performance and achieve results. We believe every interaction is a unique opportunity to improve.
Ready – Confidence gained from the will to prepare.
Set – Our mindset. How we view and approach life, work, and relationships.
Resilient – Mental, emotional and physical toughness to create, commit, compete and grow stronger through adversity.
WE BELIEVE IN:
Leadership: Build Trust. Build Value. Build a Legacy.
Mental Toughness: Hard times don’t last. Hard people do.
Team Dynamics & Culture: The Behaviors that define you.
Goal Setting: Identifying success. Identifying the process.
Personal & Coaching Development: A journey in self improvement.
ABCs of Peak Performance: Be F.A.S.T & aware of performance derailers.
Self Talk: Talk it. See it. Do it. Winners Don’t Bargain.
Control: Energy Management & Stress Mitigation.
Routines: Creating a life by design v default.
Motivation: Your direction and intensity of effort.
Ben Freakley – Founder
Ben Freakley is the founder of Ready.Set.Resilient© and Head of Mental Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays. For nearly 20 years, Ben has coached individuals, athletes, teams, soldiers, and businesses on the psychology of performance, leadership, team dynamics, and well-being. Along the way, Ben has been an NCAA Division I men’s soccer coach, mental performance coach for special operations forces, and general manager for a sports club with over 1100 members. He is a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) and member of the Association For Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Ben holds master’s degrees in Sport Psychology and Sport Management from Georgia Southern University where he was an NCAA Division I athlete. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Sport and Performance Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
John Lannan
John is a former Major League Baseball player currently working as a mental performance coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. John played professional baseball for 13 years with 5 different organizations (Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals). After retiring from baseball in 2017, he received his Masters of Arts in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. He is also a certified mental performance consultation (CMPC) and member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. John currently lives in Tampa, FL with his wife and two children.
Rob DiBernardo
After nearly a decade of working the sidelines as an NCAA coach, Rob is currently in his third season serving as a full-time Mental Performance Coach with the Toronto Blue Jays organization in support of players, coaches and staff. Rob earned his undergraduate, masters and doctorate at Boston University, conducting grant-funded research exploring the impact of mindfulness-based interventions with performance populations. Rob is currently pursuing licensure in Clinical Counseling in order to broaden the scope of his practice and stay current with best practices. Rob’s passion is applying both the science and art of coaching toward development, the pursuit of excellence and supporting others in reaching fullest expression of their authentic selves. Rob is a Certified Mental Performance Conultant (CMPC) and member of the Association For Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
He has twins and resides in St. Louis with his wife of 11 years.
Matthew Galvez
Matthew Galvez is currently a mental performance coach with the Toronto Blue Jays where he works with both English and Spanish speaking players to improve their mental toughness. During Matthew’s time at the University of Denver, he worked with both individuals and teams in a variety of sports including soccer, hockey, gymnastics, baseball, and downhill mountain biking. Matthew also worked as a Behavioral Health Counselor at Denver’s Eating Recovery Center with patients of all ages struggling with eating disorders and their comorbidities.
Testimonials
``I would highly recommend Ben Freakley as a mental performance consultant for any elite level athletic team. I have been the Head Coach of the University of Louisville Women's Soccer team for sixteen years and I am always researching new ways to motivate my student athletes. Ben spent two days with my team in pre season and our staff saw an immediate impact with his classroom and physical activities. His classroom activities created an environment where our players felt comfortable enough to be vulnerable and encouraged them to be honest with their teammates. His physical portion forced players to step up as leaders and hold their teammates accountable. He forced each player to break out of their shell which helped with our overall team trust. I would certainly hire Ben again to work with my team, and recommend him to any coach looking to connect, motivate, and empower their team.``
Karen Ferguson-Dayes, University of Louisville - Head Women's Soccer Coach
``Our time with Ben Freakley was fantastic. It has been over a year since he lead us through his program and we still refer back to what we learned from him. Ben's passion and energy for equipping college programs with the necessary leadership tools to grow a dynamic team culture is unparalleled. ``
John Miglarese - Head Men’s Soccer Coach - King University
“Our goal in having Ben work with our team was twofold. First and foremost we wanted our squad to develop, as one unit, their problem solving skills and team chemistry on and off the field. Through Ben’s guidance our players have demonstrated growth in their mental capacity in dealing with adversity, both from an external perspective as well internally as a team. Secondly we believe it’s important for both our players and coaching staff to hear a new voice, and with Ben's experience and credibility with collegiate athletics he has provided many insightful observations of how we operate as a program. Having utilized Ben’s expertise during the past two pre-seasons, it’s no coincidence that our team has enjoyed successful campaigns. We believe real team building is about behavioral changes and encouraging new behaviors to become permanent, and we will continue using Ben’s skills and unrivaled enthusiasm to reaching this long-term objective”
Brad Ruzzo, Head Coach - Mercer University Men's Soccer
Topics covered
We engage our clients through discussion that explores optimal traits, behaviors and styles which leaders can use to ignite growth and empower those they serve. We help leaders clarify goals, values and vision for themselves and those they lead. Through this process we help them deliver results. Our action plans are situation specific to the leader and the environment in which they lead. Weather you lead yourself, a group, a team or a company, your vision, values and behaviors impact those around you. Are you ready to become that force multiplier that makes everyone around them better?
A healthy relationship between pressure and performance takes training. Turning that training into a skill, like anything else, takes deliberate practice. Being “in the moment” can be defining or debilitating. Through the use of mental skills training we utilize processes that fit the unique needs of the individual. We employ proven commitment, confidence, concentration, control and consistency strategies to generate coherence with physical and mental states. This means you think and feel “ready to go.” From fighters to physicians and all performers in between, our mental skills consulting is that extra edge that can move you from good to great.
Bringing talented people together and empowering them to use their abilities to achieve results happens by design not default. Great team dynamics like commitment, shared vision, culture and leaders worth following is a process. We dive deep into the roles, relationships, routines and expectations that make teams and organizations special. Our work includes exploration and discussion of key concepts of winning teams as well as culture killers. The difference between a group and team is a common goal. We’re here to help you in your journey from group to team.
We as coaches pride ourselves on being detail oriented and strive to address the four pillars of the game with our players: technical, tactical, physical, and mental. After experiencing Ben’s sessions I am determined to provide more for the players I coach in regards to the mental aspect of the game and Ready. Set. Resilient is precisely the program to facilitate this objective. Ben’s ability to connect with players and have empathy for the situations that they may be facing both on the field and off the field is unmatched. I’m convinced his mental coaching provides a competitive advantage for teams that utilize his services.
– Troy Lesene, Assistant Coach, Charlotte Indépendance (USL)
“Ben Freakley fills the room with energy and our student athletes immediately fed off his enthusiasm. Our players were engaged and focused during his presentation. Our objective prior to meeting with Ben, was to start to build a more cohesive team unit. Our players left his session with a better understanding of each other and a greater appreciation of the team’s collective talent. We would welcome Ben’s involvement in the future and feel his expertise was of great value to our program.”
– Eric Faulconer, Head Coach, Armstrong Women’s Soccer
Ready.Set.Resilient has consulted with coaches, athletes and leaders from:
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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ATHLETICS
MERCER UNIVESITY ATHLETICS
MERCER UNIVESITY ATHLETICS
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ATHLETICS
KING COLLEGE ATHLETICS
EMORY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
CHIEFS FOOTBALL CLUB
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
REGION III OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ODP)
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“Having Ben by my side off the field was the greatest gift I have ever been blessed with. Learning to cope in stressful situations with a positive and process oriented mindset has helped me not only in athletics but in my everyday life as well.”
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