ABOUT COACH ALEX

Alex Barene is a mental performance coach based in Portland, OR. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from George Fox University, where he was a member of the men's soccer team. He went on to earn a master's degree in Sport & Performance Psychology from the University of Western States. 

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In addition to mental performance coaching, Alex is semi-professional soccer player, private soccer trainer, CrossFit trainer, Olympic weightlifting coach, and CrossFit competitor.

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Coach Alex loves helping athletes succeed on the field while leading more meaningful, fulfilled lives. He does so by providing compassionate and empathetic coaching to individuals and groups of all ages and ability levels. 

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Credentials & Achievements: 

Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC)

MS Sport & Performance Psychology, BS Psychology

CrossFit L1, CrossFit Weightlifting L1, former NCAA Athlete & semi-professional soccer player.

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