The Virtuous Cycle

Austin Merrill, the esteemed mental performance coach and founder of Genesis Mental Performance Consulting, possesses a wealth of experience in navigating the challenges of sports. Despite losing vision in his left eye at a mere two months old, Austin tenaciously pursued his passion for baseball. In high school, he faced setbacks, being cut from the baseball team during both his freshman and junior years. However, he defied the odds and ultimately achieved remarkable success, boasting the second lowest single-season earned run average in his school's history. Austin's journey continued at the collegiate level, where he played baseball at Chapman University. The turning point in Austin's transformative journey came during his senior year when he was introduced to a book called "The Mind Gym," a recommendation that proved pivotal. This literary work enlightened Austin to the profound impact of the mental aspect of the game and the significance of training it. Following the conclusion of his playing career, Austin pursued a master's degree in sports psychology at Cal State University Long Beach. He then had the privilege of working with the esteemed Atlanta Braves organization, learning from respected mentors and further honing his expertise. Today, Austin leverages his diverse background and personal experiences to serve athletes of all ages and sports across the nation, acting as an invaluable resource in their athletic and personal development