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Jensen teaches that anxiety and performance have an inverse relationship; focusing on what you can't control increases stress and kills confidence.

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He often cites the "Harvard rats" study, noting that hope can sustain effort far beyond physical exhaustion. Jensen teaches that anxiety and performance have an

At age 39—a time many consider too late for a total reset—Jensen returned to school at the University of Utah to earn a Master's degree in Sport and Performance Psychology. His transition wasn't just a career change; it was a return to his roots. As a player at Utah State, Jensen had been inspired by sports psychology pioneer Dr. Rich Gordin, and he realized he wanted to be the "signal-caller" for athletes' minds. Coaching the Inner Game His transition wasn't just a career change; it

Today, Jensen is a leading Mental Performance Coach, working with elite organizations like Real Salt Lake (MLS), the Utah Jazz , and the athletic programs at Utah State and Weber State University. His philosophy centers on a few core pillars: