Christian Buck

Since 2006, Christian has been helping individuals and organizations raise their game by improving their mindset. In his 15 years of experience in private practice and performance coaching, he’s worked with professional athletes, student-athletes and executive on a one-to-one basis challenging their thinking on the field, in the classroom, and in the boardroom. His philosophy is that success is a mindset, and more importantly, that mindset can be learned. He recognizes that for young adults, adopting a successful mindset will pay dividends throughout their education and careers. Christian’s approach helps young adults become more self-aware to help them determine the right career choice and create a clear path for success.

Christian founded The Sport of School Academy, which applies sport psychology concepts to academics. He is certified to teach Dr. Gio Valiante’s Fearless Golf, worked at IMG as a mental conditioning coach, and has worked with some of the best NCAA programs in the country. Some clients include men’s lacrosse teams from Brown University (Final Four ‘16), Amherst College (National Runner-Up ‘19), Harvard, Yale, Lafayette College, etc. He is an expert at implementing a changes to team-specific cultures and mental conditioning programs. He is also a Master Coach for Valor Performance.

What families say about working with Christian:

“Attached is my acceptance letter. You made me realize I could do this. All thanks to you. Thank you! I am extremely grateful for everything you have done for me. My goal now is to be the strongest, fastest, most talented player (on my college team). Thanks again. “— Willie Gould

“I’ve seen such  positive change in Pete and his study habits! He has been spending a lot more time working on his homework and studying for tests and quizzes. He has told me that he doesn't want to let you down :) and i know he doesn't want to let himself down, either.  I know he's been frustrated by some of the grades he's come home with, but he remains motivated and on task. He has such a newfound desire to improve.  He looks forward to your weekly meetings and really enjoys your time together. I have never been able to motivate him the way you have, and I am so grateful!!”— Donna Johnson

“Before working with Coach Buck, my mindset was always to have a strong work ethic, but it was always geared towards lacrosse and what can I do to better my performance and get me to that next level. This included lifting, running, footwork, shooting, stick work, etc. I knew if I put in the time in all those areas of my game, I would get better and be more prepared. It never really crossed my mind that I could translate that same work ethic towards school.The feeling I had after seeing results was eye opening. For me, it’s the same feeling as after you practice something for a while and finally get to do in out on the field in practice or games. Or when you set a new personal best in a certain lift in the gym. If you put in the time every day and consistently work towards something, your goals are attainable!”— Isaac Paparo