Meet the Team
"Coach" Reed Maltbie
With dual master's degrees in sports psychology and education, and three decades of professional coaching experience, Coach Reed Maltbie has established himself as a global authority on cultivating and achieving peak performance, high-performance communication, mental skills training, creating cultures of excellence, and leadership development.
As a trusted expert, he is a sought-after educator and advisor, having worked with organizations like State Farm Insurance, Civil Air Patrol, Proctor and Gamble, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, PGA Canada, Gaelic Games Association, Sport New Zealand, and US Sailing. He has logged nearly 1,000 hours on stages in the last 20 years honing his craft so he can amplify the impact of what he has to teach to his audiences.
Beyond his captivating virtual and in-person keynotes and workshops, Coach Reed is a prolific writer and on-air guest and his invaluable insight has been featured on CNN, ESPN, ESPN Radio, Huffington Post, NBC SportsEngine, the MLS' Cincinnati FC broadcast booth, the Player Development Project, and SiriusXM Radio.
Coach Reed's compelling 2015 TEDx talk, "Echoes Beyond the Game," remains essential viewing for leaders who want to build transformational relationships with their teams. His unwavering dedication to developing leaders who transform lives and teaching them to create peak-performance environments remains a driving force in his work.
In 2023, Coach Reed released his highly anticipated debut solo book, "The Spartan Mindset: Mastering the Language of Excellence." This international bestseller (in 5 countries!), delves into the profound impact of language on performance. It is an essential read for individuals and teams striving to become more effective and supportive communicators within high-pressure, competitive environments.
Today, Coach Reed primarily focuses on helping high performers leverage the skills they forged in sports to achieve performance excellence beyond the game. In addition to coaching others, he is a flow hunter - searching for the best ways to unlock and cultivate flow states. His expansive coaching experience, at all levels of sports, has proven flow is accessible by anyone, anytime, anywhere.
His book, "The Spartan Mindset: Mastering the Language of Excellence" can be found at your favorite booksellers.
Chad Denham
Chad Denham is a successful serial entrepreneur in the education, health, and fitness sectors and has received numerous awards and accolades for his business acumen and sales skills.
Widely recognized as a business leader in the Greater San Diego area, Chad seamlessly shifted his focus to helping other businesses and entrepreneurs develop the skills and mindset necessary to succeed.
As a mindset coach and trainer, he continues to inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Chad understands the critical importance of life lessons and skill development, which serve as the foundation for overcoming numerous life challenges. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Chad faced adversity that ignited his passion for personal development in himself and others.
In 2020, Chad recognized the setbacks many students experienced during the pandemic and decided to open learning centers in the San Diego Region. After this massive life change, he has since dedicated himself to helping them regain self-assurance in the classroom and beyond. Integrating growth mindset principles with emotional intelligence he ensured each student received comprehensive and impactful instruction.
Drawing inspiration from decades of Sylvan Learning success, which has empowered K-12 students, Chad employs a uniquely targeted approach to instill grit and help competitors achieve their goals.
Chad holds a BS in Psychology from San Diego State University, where he was recognized as a scholar-athlete. He has also done advanced degree work in neuroscience, which provides a unique backdrop for better understanding the factors of peak performance in myriad competitors.
During Chad's 7 years as a Corpsman in the military he developed a passion to understand and cultivate grit and growth mindsets in others. This led to Chad earning multiple awards and honors that reflect his dedication to excellence and expertise in performing in high-pressure situations.
He is also a certified EMT, SCUBA trainer, and has coached both soccer and volleyball. As a proud father, Chad balances his professional endeavors with the joys of parenthood.
As a mindset coach and trainer, he continues to inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Chad understands the critical importance of life lessons and skill development, which serve as the foundation for overcoming numerous life challenges. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Chad faced adversity that ignited his passion for personal development in himself and others.
In 2020, Chad recognized the setbacks many students experienced during the pandemic and decided to open learning centers in the San Diego Region. After this massive life change, he has since dedicated himself to helping them regain self-assurance in the classroom and beyond. Integrating growth mindset principles with emotional intelligence he ensured each student received comprehensive and impactful instruction.
Drawing inspiration from decades of Sylvan Learning success, which has empowered K-12 students, Chad employs a uniquely targeted approach to instill grit and help competitors achieve their goals.
Chad holds a BS in Psychology from San Diego State University, where he was recognized as a scholar-athlete. He has also done advanced degree work in neuroscience, which provides a unique backdrop for better understanding the factors of peak performance in myriad competitors.
During Chad's 7 years as a Corpsman in the military he developed a passion to understand and cultivate grit and growth mindsets in others. This led to Chad earning multiple awards and honors that reflect his dedication to excellence and expertise in performing in high-pressure situations.
He is also a certified EMT, SCUBA trainer, and has coached both soccer and volleyball. As a proud father, Chad balances his professional endeavors with the joys of parenthood.
