My guest for Episode 41 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast is Derrek Falor. Derrek has a private practice in performance enhancement and mental performance strategies called “Thrive Excellence in Sports Performance” (www.thrivesp.com), as well as coaching girls high school soccer. He is one of only two individuals to be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and hold a USSF A Coaching license. Previously Derrek coached Women’s soccer collegiately for twenty years, finishing with a ten year stint at Cleveland State where he started the program in 2003. Over the course of our conversation we cover how Derrek first got started in performance psychology, the challenges of starting a collegiate program from scratch, how he helps clients create a roadmap to success, and a whole lot more. This interview is a must listen for anyone interested in enhancing their performance in whatever they do. Enjoy!