“Max has been an incredible mentor for Ellie. His experience as an elite diver gives him a perspective and credibility that I simply can’t provide as a parent. He’s helped her develop practical mental strategies to manage nerves, prepare for competition, and step onto the board with confidence and focus. We also had the opportunity to to work with him in person at AAU Nationals, and watching him help Ellie get into the right mindset before competing was invaluable.
The mental side of diving is so often the difference-maker, and Max has a unique ability to connect with athletes and give them tools they can use immediately. Selfishly, I almost don’t want to recommend him because he is such an incredible asset—but every diver would benefit from working with him. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.”
– Jennifer Jarvis
“Max has a unique way of balancing empathy and providing constructive feedback. He is able to provide a safe environment for the athletes to be vulnerable which optimizes potential and fosters the opportunity to take risks without feeling judged or embarrassed. His mentorship is a great tool to help the diver over their ‘block’.”
– Coach Brooke Reinfeld, Marlins Diving Club
Kayleigh Clark
Kayleigh is a 2025 USA Diving National Team member with her sights on the LA 2028 Olympic Games
We have been working together to prepare her not just to handle the pressure of high level competition, but to thrive in it
Kayleigh set clear objectives for herself and implemented techniques that boosted her confidence and tapped into her competitive nature so that in those moments that really count, she was ready to rise to the occasion
Using these strategies, Kayleigh just won a bronze medal in the NCAA Championships putting together a personal best performance in a world-class final
We’re now focused on building off that performance heading into American Cup and USA Diving Summer National Championships
“Working with Max helped me feel more prepared for my last championship season! He guided me in approaching big meets with a clear, achievable plan to help me perform under pressure. Everything we worked on had a purpose, and it helped me feel more focused, confident, and in control when I competed on the big stage!”
Kylie Flory
Kylie is a D1 NCAA diver at The Ohio State University
When we began working together, Kylie was excelling in practice but struggling to compete at the same level
After a rough event at Winter Nationals, we focused on putting together a solid competition routine and developing Kylie’s skills for handling the nerves and pressure of competition in a way that worked for them
Kylie just made their debut at the World Cup Series in Montreal, handling the nerves and pressure with ease
Using the skills we worked on, Kylie was able to put together a performance reflective of their level of training, on one of the biggest stages in the world of diving
“Working with Max has given me the skills I needed to help me handle the pressure of competition so I can bring out the best of my diving. Where I’ve struggled with nerves and pressure before, Max has helped me work through it and dive the way I want to in competition!”
