Leo Tallarico | Peak Performance Coaching for Rising Athletes and Parents
Meet Leo Tallarico
Leo Tallarico is a certified performance coach who transforms the athletic experience for young athletes and their families. Drawing from his personal journey as a 5-star football player and Division 1 rugby athlete at UCLA, Leo overcame significant performance anxiety and fear of failure by developing powerful mental techniques that revolutionized not just his athletic performance, but his entire approach to personal growth.
With a psychology background and specialized flow coaching certification*, Leo offers a unique, holistic approach that supports both athletes and their families. He understands that athletic success isn’t just about individual performance, but about creating supportive, healthy family dynamics that nurture your athlete’s potential. By working closely with parents and athletes, Leo helps families navigate the complex emotional landscape of competitive sports and recruitment; reducing tension and restoring joy to athletic pursuits.
Leo’s unique approach centers on connection – understanding athletes from their perspective and providing tailored strategies that address mental barriers. His mission is to equip young athletes with robust mental tools that foster resilience, confidence, and genuine passion for their sport, while simultaneously supporting parents in becoming effective, empathetic guides in their child’s athletic journey.
*Performance Neuroscience Coaching Certification from the Flow Research Collective
Where Passion Meets Performance
Are you a young athlete feeling overwhelmed by pressure? You’re not alone.
70% of kids drop out of sports by age 13 – We’re changing that story.
Leo Tallarico Performance Coaching isn’t just another sports program. We’re a mental performance system designed to:
- Restore the joy of athletics
- Build unshakeable mental resilience
- Transform pressure into powerful opportunity
- Develop life-changing skills both on and off the field
Unlock Your Peak Potential
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our coaching program, tailored for young athletes and parents seeking peak performance.
A Rising Athlete is a middle or high school competitor poised to take their game to the next level. While we work with athletes of all ages, we’ve found our approach particularly effective with this driven group of young performers. These athletes are at a crucial developmental stage where mental performance coaching can have the most significant impact on their athletic journey and personal growth. This period often brings unique challenges as athletes navigate recruitment pressures, identity formation, and evolving family dynamics. During these pivotal years, the parent-athlete relationship can face its greatest tests, making mental performance support vital for both athletic success and family harmony.
Our program focuses on enhancing mental skills for young athletes to improve their performance in sports and in life. Additionally giving parents the skills to promote growth and healthy relationships within their young athletes
Head over to our “Get Started” page where you will be able to fill out your respective athlete or parent questionnaire. Once submitted you will be emailed a link to my calendly where you can book your first 1-on-1 onboarding call with me completely free to see if the program is a good fit.
The program duration varies based on individual needs, typically ranging from 12 weeks onward.
Each session includes personalized coaching, mental skill training, and strategies to boost your athletic performance. Sessions will be completely tailored to each client and their unique needs. After your first onboarding meeting I will come up with an individualized gameplan along with milestones and achievements throughout in order to maximize your time and efforts during the program.
