Parenting the High Performance Student-Athlete

Dr. Emily Wright spent years as a multi-sport athlete doing everything physically possible to improve: extra practices, private coaching, summer camps, strength training. Yet she still could not perform the way she knew she was capable of, and she could not understand why. The answer came when she discovered sport psychology, and it changed the entire trajectory of her life. Emily earned her PhD in sport psychology from Michigan State University, founded her own private practice, The Wright Mindset LLC, and has been a core member of the IMG Academy team since its launch in 2022. She has also served as director of the Champions 4 Life Leadership Academy through Miami Dade College, shaping not just athletic performance but the character of young leaders. Emily's coaching approach is grounded in meeting each athlete exactly where they are, matching their energy and creating a space where they feel genuinely understood and supported. She does not believe in a one-size-fits-all mental performance model; instead, she builds individualized strategies that help athletes perform the way they train. Her greatest moments come when an athlete returns to share how the work made a real difference in their sport and their life. Whether you are chasing a starting spot, a scholarship, or simply trying to compete without fear, Dr. Emily Wright has the tools, the credentials, and the personal story to help you get there.

Upon completing his PhD in Sports Psychology and Motor Behavior, Greg served as an Instructor in the Department of Kinesiology at Western Washington University (WA), Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching & Sport Development at Liverpool John Moores University (UK), and as Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at James Madison University, while providing mental performance training services to Collegiate athletes. Greg originally joined IMG Academy in 2019 as Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning, working with boy's soccer, girl's tennis, and golf programs before becoming Manager for IMG+ Coaching and Development. Greg is a keen golfer and soccer player and lives in Bradenton, FL with his dog, Millie.

Brooke is a registered dietitian and board-certified sports nutrition specialist with extensive experience in professional sports. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to enhancing the performance and recovery of elite athletes and teams. Brooke excels at translating complex nutrition science into actionable strategies, offering personalized guidance on training and competition fueling, travel nutrition, meal prepping, and supplementation. She holds a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Cal State Long Beach and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of New Mexico, where she also competed as a Division 1 soccer athlete.

Taylor Cintron is a registered sports dietitian who has worked with athletes in the field of performance nutrition for the past 8 years. Taylor got her start as an on-site performance dietician at IMG Academy and has since worked with collegiate and professional athletes.