Our Mission

At Psychology Supports Performance, our mission is to empower athletes, teams, and organizations to achieve peak performance and mental well-being through the application of sports psychology. We are dedicated to enhancing mental health, informing and educating, and supporting the psychological performance of all athletes. In addition, we want to create a better narrative for not only athletes but for coaches as well, where every individual can thrive both mentally and physically.

We believe that emotional stability is as crucial as physical prowess in sports. By providing personalized psychological support and evidence-based interventions, we aim to cultivate a culture of mental wellness coupled with peak performance. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to helping athletes and coaches navigate the pressures of competition, overcome mental barriers, and achieve their full potential.

Meet Our Professionals

  • Cayson Schjott

    Sports Psychology M.S.

    Cayson is a former D1 college football athlete who has a background in mental health, coaching, wellness, and performance psychology. He is a certified personal trainer and coach. He has conducted and facilitated groups and seminars related to various aspects of mental health and wellness. Cayson is also the Founder of Psychology Supports Performance LLC.

  • Dr. David Schjott

    Professor of Social Science

    Dr. Schjott is a full time social science professor at Northwest Florida State College. He has provided hundreds of workshops and seminars on topics related to social psychology, wellness, human interaction, stress, motivation, and problem resolution.

  • Ted Barker, Ph.D

    Psychologist

    Dr. Barker has an extensive background in cognitive and behavioral psychology. He has spent many years working with student athletes in all aspects of psychological, physical, and emotional well-being. He has consulted and presented on many topics related to mental health and mindfulness.