The match starts
within.
Mental performance coaching for wrestlers and combat sport athletes.
LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Clinical training applied to elite performance coaching.
NCAA All-American
Division I Wrestler
Competed at the highest level. Knows what it takes.
RTC Coach
Ohio Regional Training Center
Mental Performance Coach for Ohio State's elite wrestlers.
Why D'Emilio Mental performance
Athlete. Expert. Insider.
The Athlete
A D1 NCAA All-American who lived the highs and lows of elite competition. Every session is informed by firsthand experience on the mat.
The Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor with specialized training in performance psychology. The science behind the mindset, delivered with precision.
The Insider
Ohio Regional Training Center coach working daily with some of the nation's best wrestlers. Embedded in the culture, not observing from the outside.
Athlete Stories
In their own words.
“Working with Dylan has been foundational to my mental game - in wrestling and in life. He's taught me to use mantras and simple truths that produce productive thoughts when it matters most. If you want growth, choose Dylan.”
High School Wrestler
Ranked #1 nationally
“Before working with Dylan, I was struggling to focus and get my mind in the right spot pre-match and during. Just after a few times of meeting with him I have never felt better going into my matches. His help has led me to overcome the many struggles I was facing.”
College Wrestler
The Ohio State University
“Working with Dylan never felt like advice from someone reading out of a textbook — it felt like learning from someone who genuinely understands what it's like to be in those moments. He helped me change the way I look at nerves, teaching me how to use them instead of letting them control me. Because of our work together, I've become more confident, more focused, and much better at performing under pressure. The biggest difference is that I now trust myself when the stakes are high.”
College Wrestler
The Ohio State University
Ready?
Your mind is the edge.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about what's possible.