Welcome to our team page!

We are a group of dedicated professionals with a passion for sports and mental fitness. Our team includes Hans Skulstad, Jennie Gorres, both with their own unique background and expertise in helping athletes overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Hans C Skulstad, MA LMFT

Enjoys working with athletes and their families in all sports and at all levels in order to help them achieve their athletic and life goals. He and his wife created the Center for Sports and The Mind to integrate their passions for sports and working with people. He served as the 2013 Chair of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and awarded to Drew LeBlance of Saint Cloud State.

He currenlty is on the Board of the Hobey Baker Foundation, and serves as the National Director of the Hobey Baker Boys High School Character Award. He has been a coach, and served on committees devoted to fair play. He served as the Hockey Development Coordinator at Armstrong Cooper Hockey for 6+ years. He works with teams and individuals.

He has helped teams win championships and worked with high school, college, professional and Olympic athletes and coaches. He received his Masters in Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of St Thomas.

Jennie Gorres, MS LMFT

Works directly with individuals of all ages for over 13 years. Jennie has a powerful interest in sports and competition, dating back to the days when she was a leader of her high school sports teams and a three-sport athlete.

Currently Jennie works with clients to conquer emotional obstacles in order to achieve their goals. She uses unique techniques to overcome distressing performances that continue to haunt athletes. She has worked with high school and college athletes.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Child Development and Family Science, Jennie specializes in the changing and complex needs of young athletes.

Get In Touch

Office Address

4900 Hwy 169, Ste 300

New Hope, MN 55428

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00am – 8:00pm

Phone Number:
763-546-8175

4900 US-169 ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55428, USA

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