ROMEO PERFORMANCE CONSULTING
A bit about Marisa Romeo
Welcome! Glad to have you here. With a strong foundation in sport and performance psychology and physiology, I bring years of experience in coaching, teaching, training, and research within the realms of performance psychology, sport science, and health and wellness. I specialize in mental performance consulting, offering tailored strategies to athletes, coaches, and teams to enhance both mental and physical performance. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
My story.
Athletics have been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember. I competed in sports from an early age and eventually played collegiate soccer. After college, I shifted my focus to ultra-endurance running, drawn to the mental and physical demands of long-distance racing.
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Now, I compete at an elite level in ultramarathons up to 100 miles, testing my limits in races such as the Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K, Hellbender 100, and Hellgate 100K. With each race, I’ve become more fascinated by the psychological and physiological foundations of performance excellence and what allows athletes to push through, adapt, and succeed under extreme conditions.
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This curiosity led me to immerse myself in sport psychology and human performance, earning certifications and advanced education to better understand the psychological and physiological mechanisms underlying peak performance. Beyond academics, my own journey with sport psychology has been life-changing. It has reshaped how I train, compete, and engage with my sport, not from a place of fear or pressure, but with a sense of freedom and curiousity.
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My goal is to share my knowledge with others. I aim to help athletes and performers cultivate a resilient and flexible mindset, develop individualized skills to manage adversity, and engage with their craft in a way that unlocks their full potential. Whether you're chasing a finish line, a PR, or looking to develop mental skills, I want to help you navigate the mental side of performance so you can show up as your best, most authentic self.
Education
2022-2025
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EdD Sport & Performance Psychology
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University of Western States
My studies have equipped me with a deep understanding of the psychological foundational theories, concepts, and skills essential for achieving performance excellence. I am proficient in developing strategies that enhance performers' focus, confidence, motivation, and resilience.
2017-2019
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MS Applied Sport Science and Coach Education
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East Tennessee State University
My education in exercise physiology, and sport science provided a deep understanding of human performance, adaptation, and recovery. Studying cardiovascular and neuromuscular responses, metabolic adaptations, and strength training shaped my approach to mental performance consulting, allowing me to integrate physiology and psychology to help performers reach their full potential.
2012-2015
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BS Psychology
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Warren Wilson College
My studies helped me develop a strong foundation in human behavior, cognition, and mental health. My first exposure to sport psychology came through Dr. Bob Swoap, whose courses sparked my passion for understanding the psychological factors that influence athletic performance, motivation, and well-being. This early exposure, combined with research and applied learning, laid the foundation for my career in mental performance consulting.