About Us
Learn more about our team and how they can assist
Meet Sly Walters
Sly Walters is a Sport Psychologist and Certified Athletic Performance Specialist with over 19 years of experiencet helping athletes unlock their full potential—mentally and physically. With a background in high-performance coaching and a calm, client-centered approach, Sly empowers athletes to build confidence, overcome performance blocks, and thrive under pressure.
He has worked with athletes across all levels, including Olympians and youth competitors, blending evidence-based mental performance strategies with a deep understanding of physical readiness. His philosophy combines mindfulness, trust-building, and goal-driven mental skills to create lasting transformation in both sport and life.
Whether you’re facing fear of failure, struggling with self-doubt, or striving for peak performance, Sly helps you turn your mind into your greatest advantage—on and off the field.
Meet Sly Walters
Meet Dylan Bruzzese
Dylan Bruzzese is a dedicated sport psychology consultant, coach, and former competitive soccer player with a strong background in both athletics and mental performance. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Kinetics with a specialization in Sport Psychology and has spent his academic and professional career helping athletes enhance their mental game through goal setting, imagery, confidence building, and recovery from injury.
Dylan’s playing career spans 18 years at the club level, winning the Ontario Cup in 2015 and placing 2nd in Nationals with the Woodbridge Strikers Soccer Club, where he developed his technical foundation and competitive mindset. He later competed for two seasons with the Laurentian University men’s soccer team before transitioning into a sport psychology consulting role with the same program—a role he has held for the past three years. His first-hand experience as both an athlete and consultant uniquely position him to support players in their personal and athletic development.
In addition to his consulting work, Dylan is the head coach of the Sudbury Cyclones League 2 team, where he combines his deep understanding of the game with his psychological expertise to foster a competitive and growth-oriented team environment.
Dylan continues to inspire athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the field. His work is rooted in a passion for sport, personal development, and high-performance excellence.
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Key Areas of Sport Psychology Support
Strengthening Parent-Child Dynamics in Sport
Helps parents and young athletes build open, trust-based communication
Offers guidance on how to support without adding pressure
Facilitates shared understanding around goals, emotions, and expectations
Helping Young Athletes Manage Anxiety
Teaches tools to recognize, express, and regulate emotions
Builds self-awareness and emotional resilience in high-pressure situations
Supports children in navigating fears around performance, judgment, or failure
Designing Pre-Game Routines for Confidence & Focus
Customizes mental warm-ups to reduce nerves and build consistency
Introduces visualization, breathing, cue words, and focus drills
Helps athletes enter games with clarity, calm, and composure
Addressing Phone & Screen Addiction in Young Athletes
- Promotes healthier digital habits through goal-setting and awareness
- Supports parents in creating boundaries that don’t feel like punishment
- Connects phone use to sleep, focus, self-worth, and performance outcomes
Empowering Young Athletes Through Positive Self-Talk & Identity Building
- Helps athletes replace self-doubt with performance-driven language
- Builds internal motivation and confidence beyond external validation
- Encourages identity development outside of just sport success
Incorporating Mindfulness & Mental Reset Strategies
- Teaches body scans, breathing, and visualization to help athletes reset
- Encourages presence and emotional regulation on and off the field
Supporting Athletes Through Life Transitions & Setbacks
Helps athletes navigate challenges such as injuries, team cuts, or family changes
Provides a safe space for emotional processing and goal realignment
"Empowering you to reach your potenial."
Sly Walters
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