Adversity isn’t an obstacle; it’s a gateway to growth.
At Monkey Mind, we believe adversity isn’t an obstacle — it’s a gateway to growth. Whether on the field or in the boardroom, your mental game is just as important as your physical or technical skills.
With over 20 years of experience across the NHL, MLS, NFL, NWSL, Olympic levels, and executive leadership development, our coaches deliver practical tools to build resilience, focus, and composure under pressure. We help athletes, leaders, and organizations stay composed, adapt to change, and bounce back quickly — so preparation turns into peak performance when it matters most.
Because success isn’t just about skill or talent. It’s about confidence, clarity, and composure when the stakes are highest. At Monkey Mind, we make sure you’re ready for whatever the game, business, or life throws your way.
Danny Perez
Founder
Danny is a native of Bloomfield, New Jersey. He played four years of college hockey at the Division 1 level for the University of Maine where he earned a degree in Communications and a minor in Marketing.
After his four years at the University of Maine, Danny played a year of professional hockey during the 2019-2020 season.
Following his professional hockey career, he went on the be one of the assistant hockey coaches for the University of Maine men’s ice hockey program during the 2021-2022 season.
Danny currently lives in Denver, Colorado where he coaches ice hockey full-time and spends his free time in the mountains.
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