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we’re passionate
about Potential.

At the heart of our Mental Performance Training is a deep belief in the untapped potential within every athlete and professional. Led by a former Division 1 football player turned Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW), our approach blends the discipline of elite performance with evidence-based mental training strategies. We help clients sharpen focus, build resilience, and perform with purpose whether on the field, in the boardroom, or in everyday life. With firsthand experience in high-pressure environments and advanced clinical expertise, we provide tailored - personalized coaching that empowers individuals to overcome mental barriers and unlock their best selves.

Our Founder

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Trent Mahler, lcsw

Trent was born and raised in Concord, California, before moving at 18 to pursue higher education. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice while competing as a Middle Linebacker for the Wolf Pack football team. His four years as a Division I student-athlete instilled in him a deep understanding of the mental toughness, discipline, and split-second decision-making needed to succeed at the highest level. These experiences now fuel his passion for helping others unlock their potential through mental performance training.

Trent’s professional journey spans diverse fields, including law, fundraising, assisted living, and education. Guided by a strong desire to support others, he returned to UNR in 2019 to earn a Master’s degree in Social Work. During his graduate training, he completed two intensive internships—one at The Eddy House, working with homeless and at-risk youth, and another at True North Treatment Center, where he deepened his clinical skills with a broad range of clients.

After earning his MSW in 2021, Trent served as a therapist in both the Dual Diagnosis and Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programs at West Hills Behavioral Health Hospital. Today, he continues his clinical work at Healing Minds LLC in Reno, Nevada, providing therapy to a wide range of individuals. Through Premier Performance, he integrates performance psychology techniques with proven therapeutic strategies to help athletes and professionals build mental resilience, sharpen focus, and elevate performance in high-pressure environments.

With a rare combination of elite athletic experience and clinical expertise, Trent is uniquely positioned to help others perform at their best on the field, in the workplace, and in everyday life.

Education:

  • University of Nevada, Reno

    • Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work

  • University of Nevada, Reno

    • Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice

Certifications:

  • LCSW - Nevada Board of Social Work

experience:

  • Professor: University of Nevada, Reno

  • Member Board of Directors: High Sierra Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

  • Therapist: Healing Minds, LLC

  • Therapist: West Hills Behavioral Health Hospital

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