“Readiness matters more than fitness. Preparing young people to be ready, mentally, physically, and energetically, is one of the most valuable things we can give them for sport and for life.”
“Every child is unique, but the path to readiness follows shared principles. True transformation begins when we meet kids where they are—using a system that feels personal, yet scales with consistency and purpose.”
“Parenting and coaching are leadership. The way we guide, listen, and model behavior shapes not just training and development, but confidence, consistency, and preparation for life beyond sport.”
THE READY COLLECTIVE TEAM
Dr. Matt Kritz, PhD, CSCS
Human Movement and Performance
Brian Alexander, MS, CMPC
Performance Mind and Resilience
Dr. Richard Swinbourne, PhD
Nutrition, Sleep, and Health Science
I’m a father, performance specialist, educator, and innovator with over 25 years of experience in sports and elite human performance, helping individuals and teams achieve success on the world stage. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the performance coach for athletes in over 30 different sports, who have gone on to win more than 40 Olympic and World Championship medals.
My focus has always been on building systems that enhance performance, prevent injuries, and support individuals holistically.
My research and interest in sports biomechanics, injury, and performance mechanisms led me to develop a method for assessing movement competency, which helps understand which movement patterns can be aggressively loaded and which require more development attention. I've applied these principles and systems to help enhance performance and injury resilience in national, collegiate, and elite sporting environments.
As a father, coach, world traveler, and mentor, my perspective on performance has been shaped by diverse experiences spanning over 40 countries. What I’ve learned is that true human growth is driven by clarity, connection, and confidence.
These lessons are the backbone of the R1 Method, a holistic, readiness-based system designed to coach the whole person. By meeting young people where they are, R1 provides parents, coaches, teachers, and organizations with a clear framework for developing confident and capable young individuals.
I’m a father, husband, educator, Olympian, and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). My career has been shaped by a lifelong connection to sport and a belief that readiness starts from within.
I grew up playing water polo and earned a spot on the U.S. National Team twice, as part of the Olympic squad. Not making the final roster was humbling, but it taught me something important: the real game-changer in performance isn’t just physical, it’s mental. That realization shifted my path from chasing results to understanding what drives them: confidence, focus, and resilience.
Since then, I’ve worked as a mental performance coach with athletes at every level, from youth to professionals. I had the privilege of supporting Team USA Men’s Water Polo during their bronze medal victory at the 2024 Olympics, and I’ve also worked with surgeons, special operations forces, and business leaders to help them perform with clarity and presence under pressure.
These experiences inform the R1 Method. The Mind pillar, rooted in sport psychology, helps us understand where kids are mentally, not just physically, so parents, coaches, and teachers can support young people with empathy, build trust, and foster resilience.
R1 isn’t about chasing short-term wins. It’s about transformation and helping young people feel seen, supported, and capable, so they aren’t just passengers in life, but driving their personal growth and development for a lifetime.
I’m a father, sleep scientist, dietitian, and lifestyle medicine specialist, and for over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in elite sports.
My career has taken me around the world, from swimming pools to rugby fields. From leading the Sport Nutrition and Sleep Science team at the Singapore Sport Institute to leading the holistic athlete support infrastructure for the Saudi Arabian Olympic Team.
What drives me, professionally and as a father, is a fascination with how our daily choices shape long-term health and readiness. I’ve seen time and again that performance isn’t built only in the gym or on the field, but in the hours between: the meals that fuel resilience, the routines that regulate stress, and the quality sleep that restores both body and mind.
One of the most powerful lessons came from my research with professional rugby players, where we found that extending sleep improved reaction speed, reduced stress, and accelerated recovery. That work reinforced my belief that the biggest breakthroughs often come from the basics.
Those experiences and more have shaped the R1 Method. A system that emphasizes balance. When young people, parents, teachers, and coaches learn how to fuel their bodies well, sleep deeply, and build sustainable habits, they not only enhance their performance but also develop resilience to thrive in every aspect of life.