Meet an Expert in Mental Performance
Meet Our Managing Director: Kai Laird
As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) at The Performance Pursuit, Kai Laird brings a unique blend of athletic experience and professional expertise to our mental training programs. His personal journey through sports and rehabilitation has shaped his approach to performance psychology.
From Athlete to Performance Psychology Expert Kai's path to sport psychology was forged through both triumph and adversity. As a competitive soccer player and swimmer, he experienced firsthand the crucial role of mental skills in athletic performance - particularly during his recovery from significant injuries including a fractured L4 vertebrae and ACL tear.
"These challenging experiences taught me the power of mental skills training," Kai reflects. "They not only accelerated my recovery but provided me with psychological tools I still use with clients today."
Professional Experience & Expertise
Elite Development Performance Unit consultant (Trinidad and Tobago Sport Company)
Specialized work with collegiate and high school athletes
Expert in confidence building and performance enhancement
Focus on injury recovery and return-to-play mental skills
Specialization in Mental Performance Training Kai particularly excels in developing athlete confidence - a cornerstone of peak performance. "Confidence is fundamental to success in any performance domain," he explains. "Seeing clients transform their self-belief into tangible performance improvements is incredibly rewarding."
Educational Background
Advanced degree in Sport Psychology
Business background with focus on performance optimization
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®)
Client Success Stories Kai has helped numerous athletes overcome performance challenges:
Guided collegiate athletes through injury recovery
Developed mental skills programs for soccer teams
Enhanced performance confidence in individual athletes
Created return-to-play protocols integrating psychological skills
Professional Philosophy "My approach combines evidence-based mental skills training with personal understanding of athletic challenges. Every client's journey is unique, and I'm committed to developing personalized strategies for sustainable performance excellence."
Ready to work with Kai? Schedule a consultation to discuss your performance goals and develop a customized mental training program.