Meet the Team
Jeff Ruser, Ph.D., CMPC
Founder, Lead Mental Performance Consultant
Eli Friedman, MS.Ed.
Mental Performance Consultant
Justin Hornsby, Psy.D.
Mental Performance Consultant
Consulting Philosophy
At RPW, we believe mental performance—both individual and organizational—is what distinguishes high performers in their pursuit of excellence.
We work collaboratively with each client to uncover their unique needs, strengths, and aspirations, then design a tailored consultation plan. By directly addressing root challenges, leveraging individual strengths, and acknowledging that true high performance is a long-term journey requiring perseverance and resilience, we help athletes and leaders develop the mental skills needed to perform consistently, independently, and at their highest level.
Jeff Ruser
Founder, Lead Mental Performance Consultant
Jeff Ruser, Ph.D, CMPC, is a seasoned mental performance consultant with a decade of experience assisting high performers across youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletics. He emphasizes the critical role of mental training and organizational alignment in achieving excellence.
Currently serving as a Sport Psychologist at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Ruser collaborates with Division I athletes and teams to enhance their mental performance and address specific mental health needs.
With a Ph.D. in Counseling and Sport Psychology from Indiana University, and a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from Fresno Stare, Dr. Ruser is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) accredited by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Ruser offers expertise in mental performance enhancement, athlete mental health and wellness, athlete development, coach consultation, and talent identification and selection.
Testimonial by Indiana University Athletic Department (July 2020). Video accompanies Ruser’s article “Mastering Motivation".
Eli Friedman
Mental Performance Consultant
Justin Hornsby
Mental Performance Consultant