As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Jeff Miner has made the pursuit of excellence in sports a focal point of his career.

He played competitive sports up to the collegiate level and has been involved as a coach for athletes of all ages.

As a professional, he worked for the United States Olympic Committee and as the Director of Research for the National Institute of Child-Centered Coaching.

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In his book, Coach’s Planner, Miner helps coaches to understand the psychological and legal aspects of sports coaching - providing proven techniques for motivating athletes.

He has also written several articles in national publications regarding; Motivation, Getting into the Zone, Overcoming Obstacles, Ethical Practices by Coaches, Eating Disorders, and Making Sports Fun for the Athlete and Parenting Elite Athletes—What To Say When Your Child Loses.

With more than 30 years of experience in psychology and athletics, Miner has always worked to make sure that athletes get the most enjoyment out of their sport and their abilities.

Miner helps those he works with set personal goals and develop a concrete plan towards achieving those goals.

His determination and enthusiasm have helped athletes change old patterns of thinking and gain control over the emotional and stressful aspects of their sport.

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Miner received his bachelor’s degree from Utah State and his master’s degree from the University of Utah.

In his professional career, he worked with several Utah Jazz players and worked for the US Olympic Committee.