By enhancing your awareness of thought patterns and incorporating mental strategies into your everyday training, you’ll develop a higher level of mental strength to excel on and off the field of play.
Also check out the resources available on the Canadian Sport Psychology Association and BC Association of Clinical Counsellors websites.
Calum is a former varsity athlete who spent 12 years supporting international and Olympic rugby players through high-pressure decisions and the emotional ups and downs of competitive sport. He understands the stress and uncertainty that come when sport collides with real-life challenges – insight shaped by his own recovery from serious injuries and the abrupt end of his playing career. Calum’s counselling style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices that help athletes navigate anxiety, setbacks, transitions, and the moments when sport stops feeling manageable.
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Calum is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He earned a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering before spending over a decade leading performance analysis for Rugby Canada. Calum’s recovery from multiple surgeries and the abrupt end of his playing career give him a lived understanding of how injury, change, and pressure shape an athlete’s well-being.
Calum’s work focuses on the emotional side of sport: navigating injury and recovery, managing anxiety and self-doubt, rebuilding confidence after setbacks, and finding balance during periods of transition. He also supports athletes in processing the internal conflicts that can arise when identity, expectations, and life outside of sport collide.
In sessions, Calum draws from ACT, EFT, and Narrative Therapy to help clients build awareness, flexibility, and practical coping strategies that support well-being both inside and outside of sport. His style is collaborative, empathetic, and grounded in creating a place where athletes feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward.
During his time with Rugby Canada, Calum supported coaches and athletes at a wide range of pinnacle events including:
Ryan believes that the person and performer are inseparable; the pursuit of mastery can only occur when the whole individual is supported. Ryan’s work with individuals is grounded in trust, authenticity, acceptance, and the present-moment. His approach emphasizes building psychological flexibility, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering the balance needed to thrive both in and beyond performance environments. He collaborates closely with clients to align his approach with their goals and help them take meaningful action when it matters most.
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Ryan has served in embedded roles with elite members of the U.S. Special Operations community, where he helped individuals and teams enhance readiness, sustain elite performance across their careers, and increase overall satisfaction and fulfillment in the pursuit of their goals. He integrates lessons from this world—such as the never-quit mindset, creative thinking, and resilience in high-stakes situations—into his work with all performers.
In athletics, Ryan has supported collegiate athletes, competitive youth performers, and individuals across a wide range of sports. He assists athletes in developing focus, mental toughness, and long-term well-being, empowering them to excel on the field, in the classroom, and in life. Through collaborative, human-centered work, Ryan helps performers cultivate clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of fulfillment in their pursuits.
Ryan Marshall is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Oregon State University. He brings over a decade of experience supporting performers across sport, tactical, and high-performance arenas.