At Monkey Mind, we believe adversity isn’t an obstacle—it’s a gateway to growth.
Specializing in mental skills coaching for athletes, parents, and organizations, we deliver actionable tools to build resilience, focus, and composure in training, competition, and high-pressure environments.
Our certified coaches bring over 20 years of experience across the NHL, MLS, NFL, NWSL, collegiate athletics, and Olympic levels. They teach practical mindset strategies that help athletes stay locked in, adapt when things change, and bounce back fast—so your physical training pays off when the mental game is tested.
The reality is simple:
You’re going to get cut.
You’re going to have bad seasons.
You’re going to face pressure, failure, and unfair situations.
The difference between those who rise and those who burn out?
Mental preparation.
Because performance isn’t just about skill—it’s about composure, confidence, and clarity when the stakes are highest. We make sure you’re ready for anything the game—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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