About Kai
Sport & Performance Psychology Background
Kaimare, known to many as Kai, was born and raised in the southern most isles of the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago. Passionate about sports and assisting others reach their full potential, Kai has worked with hundreds of athletes and coaches across the U.S. since 2012 ranging from DI colleges, soccer academies and national sport organizations. Kai is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), which is the gold standard for certification in the field of sport & performance psychology. Besides consulting with athletes & coaches, Kai has presented his work in the field of sport psychology in various national & state conferences such as the Illinois Counseling Association, United Soccer Coaches Convention, the Annual Sport Psychology Conference, and the National Coaching Conference. Currently, Kai is the Managing Director at The Performance Pursuit, which is a sport and performance psychology consulting company that supports individuals, teams, and organizations pursue excellence within sport, exercise, and career.
Counseling & Therapy Background
Devoted to supporting others grow and overcome any challenges they face, Kai began his career within the field of mental health in 2013 and has gained experience in a variety of clinical roles. Kai is currently a licensed professional counselor and has worked extensively in growing evidenced based therapy programs across the state of Virginia such as Multisystemic Therapy (MST). Kai is currently the Director of Integrative Health at the WISC that provides healthcare related services such as counseling and nutrition therapy to families residing on the Virginia Peninsula. Dedicated to helping other professionals grow and pursue a career within the field of counseling, Kai has also taught and supervised graduate students at several universities including Northwestern University and Holy Names University.
Professional Certifications & Licenses:
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Virginia
Certified Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT)
Education:
M.A. in Counseling - Specialization in Sport and Health Psychology, Adler University
B.S. in Business Management, University of Tampa