Zachary M. Biehn
El Paso
Summary
Mental performance coach with a background working with military members and competitive athletes to optimize performance in operational and high-pressure environments. Experienced in training resilience, stress management, focus, and other performance psychology topics to support readiness and mission effectiveness. Skilled in applying evidence-based cognitive and performance psychology principles and theories to training sessions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Resilience Trainer-Performance Expert
Strategic Resources, Inc.
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with command teams at all levels (Squad, Platoon, Company, BTN, and BDE) to develop effective and useful trainings targeting areas of need
- Over 5,500 hours working with military populations (active duty, reserves, national guard, families, and DA civilians) on mental skills to enhance resiliency and performance within their jobs and roles.
- Developed individually or as a team, trainings that targeted numerous performance psychology areas such: goal setting, imagery, communication, conflict resolution, cohesion, self talk, and many more.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota- Mankato
Mankato, MN
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted to develop comprehensive lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes for a First Aid/CPR class
- Facilitated interactive discussions to promote critical thinking among undergraduate students.
Mental Skills training Graduate Consultant
Center for Sport & Performance Psychology
Mankato, MN
08.2020 - 05.2022
- 144 hours of hands-on mental skills training with 15 varying athletic teams and individuals from High School to DII collegiate athletes, with 265 hours in support
Mental Skills Coach-intern
Salvo Soccer Club
Eagan, MN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- 150 support and direct hours working with 10 high performance soccer teams, male and female with ages ranging from 12-18 years old.
- Ran over 20 team sessions on varying topics such as: imagery, self-talk, team mottos, and performance anxiety.
Education
Master of Arts - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sports Science, Psychology
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in basic functions of Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint with training in advance functions in excel
- Various experiences developing interpersonal communication and active listening skills
- Experience as a teaching assistant positively affected my public speaking ability along with relaying information in a manner that is easily comprehendible
Timeline
Master Resilience Trainer-Performance Expert
Strategic Resources, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Mental Skills Coach-intern
Salvo Soccer Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota- Mankato
08.2020 - 05.2022
Mental Skills training Graduate Consultant
Center for Sport & Performance Psychology
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sports Science, Psychology
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse