About Mike Van Hoozer

Mike Van Hoozer is an author, speaker, and expert in the psychology of human performance, serving as a mental performance coach and leadership consultant for elite athletes and global business leaders. As the founder of Van Hoozer and Associates and Life Beyond Athletics, he has helped thousands of athletes and leaders master their "mental game" to achieve peak performance and build a resilient mindset. 

His clients include professional NFL and MLB players, high school and college athletes, coaches, and teams across all sports, Fortune 500 executives and companies, non-profit organizations, and churches.

Background

A former senior executive with Accenture and a graduate of Baylor University, Mike is the author of several books, including Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most and Be Present: Showing Up When It Matters Most. Mike hosts a popular podcast and has delivered his Invisible Hand of Leadership program to thousands of leaders worldwide.

His latest book, The Journey of Janell: A Story of Grit and Grace, explores the intersection of grit, grace, and a life lived on purpose for a purpose.

Speaking

Mike is a sought-after keynote speaker who delivers high-impact messages for conferences, corporate events, athletic programs, and leadership summits. His talks blend sports psychology, leadership principles, and faith-based insights to inspire audiences to perform at their best when it matters most.

Popular speaking topics include:

• The Championship Mindset: Identity, Focus, Process, Determination & Resiliency
• The Invisible Hand of Leadership
• Making Your Moments Count
• Grit, Grace & the Mental Game
• Leading High-Performance Teams

Coaching & Consulting

Through Van Hoozer and Associates and Life Beyond Athletics, Mike offers one-on-one mental performance coaching, team workshops, and leadership consulting for athletes, executives, and organizations ready to elevate their performance culture.

Whether you're an athlete sharpening your mental game, a business leader building a championship team, or an organization developing next-level culture — Mike brings 30+ years of proven experience to help you succeed.

Personal

Personally, Mike has been married to his wife Gina for 35 years and is the "Coach" of his own Van Hoozer basketball team of 5 boys. He is an endurance athlete who has qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Work With Mike

Ready to bring Mike to your event or explore coaching? Get in touch today.