
Testimonials
Hear from various individuals who have worked with Dr.Navarre!
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Mental Performance Testimonials
“In working with Dr. Navarre I was able to more clearly see the path I was hoping my athletic "life" would take me. I feel that Dr. Navarre was able to help me grow not only as an athlete but as a young person as well. His guidance helped me to pursue new endeavors that I otherwise would not have believed I could.”
Kayla (former Division I soccer player)
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Mental Performance Testimonials
“Dr. Navarre helped me out during my senior year of high school with anxiety before running competitions. We worked through lots of relaxation techniques that I continued to use throughout college. In addition, I still approach sports as well as the work place with a motivation to win as opposed to a motivation to avoid failure. This change in perspective has been very helpful for me as I grew into an adult.”
Neil (Former Division I Runner) 2x Big East Champion
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Mental Performance Testimonials
“I worked with Dr. Navarre during my senior year on the Women’s Gymnastics team at the University of Minnesota. Since it was my senior year, I had put a lot of added pressure on myself to perform at my best, yet at the same time, I was afraid of succeeding and being in the spotlight. Dr. Navarre helped me build my confidence and taught me to use positive self-talk. I was thrilled to earn a score of 9.90 on the balance beam near the end of the season – a personal best.”
Kelly (Former Division 1 Gymnast)
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Mental Performance Testimonials
“Dr. Navarre has been a great help to me regarding my issues related to anxiety on the golf course. We used relaxation exercises that would put my anxiety to the side and let me perform to the very best of my talents. I used to look at a competitive round of golf as a stressful necessity. But now I look at competition as a way to use my talents and hours of hard work to beat my competition. I am very thankful for Dr. Navarre's help with my attitude to let me enjoy this great game once again.”
Michael (Former Division I Golfer)
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Coach Testimonials
“It’s been a pleasure watching Mike continue to evolve as a coach and practitioner since he served on my staff in 1997 and 1998. Whether as a coach or consultant Mike undoubtedly has the ability to effect positive change in athletes and organizations. Mike’s intelligence, ability to connect with people, and passion to serve are the bedrock of his character. In regards to coaching and consulting Mike not only possesses a deep base of knowledge and experience, he has a passion and will to effect change. Mike has the ability to help people believe in themselves. Athletes, teams, and businesses would be well served to work with Mike.”
Anson Dorrance, University of North Carolina – Winner of 22 NCAA National Soccer Championships
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Coach Testimonials
“As someone who has enlisted Mike Navarre’s support in the past, I fully appreciate the expertise and the value that he can bring to any program. Mike helps teams transform by establishing strong relationships, effective communication, and a positive team culture that is centered on trust. He employs customized and effective strategies to improve team cohesion, accountability, inclusion, and confidence that are easy to understand and implement. Mike understands that a coach’s vision is critical to the team’s success and helps develop a process to effectively set and achieve individual and team goals. The end result in working with Mike is greater insight, understanding, and a clear plan for positive change. By developing a vision, measurable goals, and a path for execution, Mike can help team’s play bigger and aim higher than they ever thought possible.”
Bulut - Head College Soccer Coach
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Coach Testimonials
“I had the pleasure of being mentored by Dr. Navarre during my 2016 competitive season. He helped tremendously with challenging my mindsets to problems, finding ways to improve environments by identifying new solutions, and being supportive in moments of growth. Working with Mike made me a better coach, and continues to have an impact in my professional development.”
Kim - Head Division I College Soccer Coach
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Business Testimonials
“It’s been a pleasure watching Mike continue to evolve as a coach and practitioner since he served on my staff in 1997 and 1998. Whether as a coach or consultant Mike undoubtedly has the ability to effect positive change in athletes and organizations. Mike’s intelligence, ability to connect with people, and passion to serve are the bedrock of his character. In regards to coaching and consulting Mike not only possesses a deep base of knowledge and experience, he has a passion and will to effect change. Mike has the ability to help people believe in themselves. Athletes, teams, and businesses would be well served to work with Mike.”
Anson Dorrance, University of North Carolina – Winner of 22 NCAA National Soccer Championships
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Business Testimonials
“Dr. Navarre’s skills, knowledge & expertise has greatly helped me as a small business owner prioritize my tasks & set healthy boundaries on my time. Mike does an excellent job deeply listening, asking pin point questions & providing direct actions. Dr. Navarre added great value to my life & career in a time I had hit a major entrepreneurial road bump.”
Kellen, Small Business Owner
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Parent Testimonials
“Our son can’t get enough Soccer + Science Camp! We knew that our son - who plays travel soccer - would love the soccer portion of the camp, but we were so excited when he announced how much he enjoyed all of the hands-on science experiments. It's the best of both worlds - equally engaging and exercising his mind and body. Also, compared to other camps, we found this camp affordable and flexible - with full and half day options. Another highlight was the crossbar challenge at the end of each day. On the last day of camp, parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate in the crossbar challenge as well, making for a memorable experience. We can’t say enough about Mike Navarre and his dream team who put this on every year - they’re professional, communicative, fun, and create a welcoming environment for all. Don't miss out on this camp!”
Liz, Minneapolis
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Parent Testimonials
“As a kid who was passionate about soccer early on, my son was drawn to the sense of community and positive culture Mike Navarre fostered at the Augsburg youth soccer camps he hosted in the summer and on school holidays. Here was a chance to play soccer with kids from all over the city, to learn from an esteemed college coach, and to be mentored by players from the Augsburg women's team. My son liked the camp so much that he didn’t want to leave when he aged out! He returned as a high schooler to assist Mike as a camp counselor and to serve as a mentor to the kids. He loved it. What a great experience!”
Kari Cornell
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Parent Testimonials
“ As a family we are big fans of Mike's soccer camps, our oldest has been going for a couple of years and we are excited to get our youngest started in the next session. The vibe of the camps is generally fun for the kids but also engaging, everyone seems to be having a good time, from staff to the kids. The soccer science camp is such a good programme, I wish it was available more often. I'm excited for the next steps, to see what programme Mike puts together, we'll for sure be signing up. The famous goal post challenge is always fun, when you come to pick up your kids all you here are these loud cheers, keep it up Mike”
Brierley Family