Alberto Gamarra
Academy Sport/School Consultant
Weston, Florida USAAbout
I have been involved with futbol/soccer my entire life in some for or other. From player, to coach, spectator, to consultant my connection to the "beautiful game" is unwavering. My goal is to provide student-athletes wrap around support from academics to social to athletic performance in supportive settings & (Academy or MLS Next) programs.
Experience
Player Performance Consultant
Aug 2022 - Present
Provide performance consultation to players as independent consultant for Dade County FC. Services are provided as part of larger player improvement package provided by team ownership.
Performance Consultant
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Provided Mental Performance trainings, individual and team sessions, to NPSL players during the Summer 2022 season. Engaged with players/coaches in-person, virtually, on the field, and in the classroom to provide support with team cohesion, individual/team goal setting, coaching pedagogy, and player/staff analysis.
Performance Consultant
Sep 2021 - May 2022
Introduced boys youth academy soccer players (aged 13-18) to fundamental mental performance skills over 6-month period.
Education
School Psychology
- Doctorate
Aug 1994 - Jun 1998
Completed doctoral degree training with minors in Clinical Psychology and Applied Sport Psychology
Exercise and Sport Sciences
- Masters
Aug 1991 - May 1994
Created personalized 'Sport Psychology' counselor education track within the exercise and sport sciences department.
