Michael Furey, M.Ed. Founder & Mental Performance Consultant
For over 15 years, my career has been driven by two core passions: a profound desire to help individuals grow and a lifelong love for competitive sports. I have always believed that coaching and counseling are the ultimate intersection of those two forces—giving us the unique ability to build character while optimizing human execution.
At Furey Performance Consulting, I don't rely on generic motivational clichés. My work is entirely evidence-based, drawing from the clinical rigor of my Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Springfield College. I build tailored mental frameworks that target the 'inner edge' of performance—equipping youth, high school, and collegiate athletes with the psychological skills required to match their physical capabilities.
Driven by the Athlete Experience
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Driven by the Athlete Experience *
I was never the naturally gifted standout player who cruised through tryouts on pure athletic talent. Throughout my own athletic journey, I was the utility player, the 'practice player of the year,' and the lanky athlete who didn't earn a high school starting spot until my senior year. Yet, through deliberate effort, relentless consistency, and an early adoption of a growth mindset, I went on to become a captain of a Division II college football team.
Unknowingly, I was using foundational mental performance skills—motivation, focus, and emotional regulation—to overcome physical limits. My goal is to teach young athletes how to develop those exact internal tools systematically, rather than leaving their mental edge to chance.
From the Counseling Office to the Sidelines
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From the Counseling Office to the Sidelines *
My approach is shaped by a diverse, multi-disciplinary background across education, counseling, and high-level athletics:
The Counseling Perspective: Serving as a dedicated school counselor taught me how to deeply listen, build authentic psychological safety, and understand the holistic wellness of student-athletes navigating modern, high-pressure environments.
The Coaching Experience: With 15+ years of competitive coaching experience—including over a decade as a high school Defensive Coordinator—I understand the tactical, fast-moving realities of athletic programs and the direct pressure coaches and athletes face.
Proven Local Impact: I have directly designed and deployed multi-tiered mental toughness curriculums for elite local programs, delivering team workshops, leadership development groups, and individual performance consulting for championship-caliber environments
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