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Matt Susca

Sackets Harbor

Summary

Dynamic Cognitive Performance Specialist with a proven track record at Exos/Geneva Foundation, enhancing soldiers' mental resilience and performance through tailored training and counseling. Skilled in data analysis and public speaking, I empower individuals to achieve their goals while fostering team collaboration and effective stress management strategies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cognitive Performance Specialist

Exos/Geneva Foundation - US Army
Fort Drum
07.2023 - Current
  • Within the Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F), I work closely and collaborate with nutritionists, dieticians, occupational therapists, and strength and conditioning coaches, as well as ranking military personnel, to provide a complete and comprehensive degree of care and performance enhancement to Army soldiers.
  • Through applied sport psychology and exercise science, I teach the Military-appointed Mental Resiliency Training (MRT) curriculum, as well as implement performance-enhancing practices to mediate and improve soldiers' stress response based on applied theory and academic study.
  • One-on-one sessions with individual soldiers, where I collaborate with Behavioral Health Services via referrals. These sessions are geared toward the specific individual through informed CBT/IPT.
  • Several soldiers have been referred to my services as a means of preparation for the elite Ranger School, Special Forces, Best Sapper Competition, and deployment.
  • Career Advising Consultations: Through further one-on-one sessions, I consult with soldiers as they begin the transition to civilian life to prepare them for conversations with Veteran Assistance (VA). We also work on exploring career options, such as areas of interest for education and full-time employment.
  • Leadership Course: Training sessions on leadership in each battalion. The class is formatted with an introduction to the practical application of cognitive performance techniques, such as imagery, stress regulation/inoculation, contrast therapy, self-talk/communication, and decision-making.
  • Sleep Consultation: I treat soldiers for sleep improvement, to implement behavioral changes in sleep hygiene, as well as more severe cases of insomnia.

Sport Scientist

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Using performance tracking applications Dashr, Vmax Pro, and Catapult, I assisted in the data collection and analysis of football players' barbell velocity, Fly-10, and sprint times.
  • I further supported the team’s development through sports nutrition, athletic training, as well as NFL Draft preparation.
  • Assisted in applying the off-season strength and conditioning program form, technique, and recording for the FAU Strength and Conditioning staff.
  • I wrote and designed daily performance reports, which were distributed and overseen by the whole football staff, including the strength and conditioning team, positional coaches, scouts, and head coach.

Cellarman

Tree House Brewing Co.
Charlton
10.2018 - 12.2022
  • June 2021 - Cellarperson: maintained tank sterilization, transfer, quality control via software, and chemical analysis.
  • Additionally, with my background in performance psychology and sports science, I assisted in the hiring analysis of potential employees for HR.
  • October 2020 - Forklift operator: My role was to assist and maintain production inventory logs through Microsoft Excel and Google Forms, with Tree House's Logistics team, via the Canning/Packaging Department.
  • Based on my education in psychological performance enhancement, our Human Resources team enlisted my assistance and input on employee performance reviews, as well as psychometric surveys, to improve overall company function.
    October 2018 - Part-time retail staff member.

Performance Consultant

Springfield College
Springfield
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Consultations with student-athletes in one-on-one settings, following a sport psychology curriculum.
  • Presented and delivered sessions to large groups of student-athletes.
  • Worked closely with coaching staff to maintain clear communication and deliver concise presentations that supported the coaching staff's team goals.
  • Collaborated with faculty to design effective training programs for staff development.
  • Facilitated workshops focused on enhancing teaching strategies and learning outcomes.

Performance Consultant

University of New England
Biddeford
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Internship: Performance Consultant for the Women’s Ice Hockey Team.
  • Assessed areas of improvement, and communicated clearly with the coaching staff to begin implementing a skillset inventory and cognitive performance improvement.
  • Professor’s Assistant: Supported the Sport Psychology and Motor Learning undergraduate classes with curriculum design and delivery of Sport Psychology concepts, as well as being a resource for student success.

Education

Master of Science - Sports & Exercise Psychology

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New England
Biddeford
05.2016

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team oriented
  • Public speaking
  • Research experience
  • Performance improvement
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Counseling background
  • Consulting experience
  • Cognitive enhancement
  • Leadership training
  • Career advising
  • Data analysis
  • Performance tracking
  • Cognitive performance
  • Team collaboration
  • Stress management
  • Empowerment strategies
  • Performance analysis
  • Feedback delivery
  • Data analytics
  • Operations research
  • Project management

Certification

  • Certified Wellness Coach, NASM, 03/01/25
  • Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University, 06/01/24
  • ACE SI Level 2, US Army, 04/01/24
  • HIPAA Associate, US Army, 09/01/24
  • Interpersonal Psychology Technique, University of Toronto, 09/01/24

Community And Volunteer Activities

  • Cognitive Performance education, consultation, and training, Fort Drum Fire Department, 04/01/25
  • Volunteer/Psychological Support, Cape Cod Marathon, 10/01/24
  • Strength & Conditioning and Cognitive Psychology Presentation, University of New England, 03/01/22
  • Cognitive Performance Consultant, TB12, 11/01/19

Psychological Research

  • Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Study on Active Duty Soldiers, US Army, 08/01/23
  • Effect of State Mindfulness on Athletic Self-Efficacy, Springfield College, 09/01/22
  • Learned Helplessness in DIII Men’s Lacrosse Players, 05/01/19
  • High Accessibility Mortality Salience: The Relationship Between Empathy Threshold & High Self Esteem, University of New England, Spring 2016
  • Parent-Child Relationships & Unhealthy Behavior, University of New England- College of Arts & Science Symposium, Spring 2014

Timeline

Cognitive Performance Specialist

Exos/Geneva Foundation - US Army
07.2023 - Current

Sport Scientist

Florida Atlantic University
01.2023 - 03.2023

Performance Consultant

Springfield College
01.2019 - 05.2020

Cellarman

Tree House Brewing Co.
10.2018 - 12.2022

Performance Consultant

University of New England
08.2015 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Sports & Exercise Psychology

Springfield College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New England

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