Melissa Bourdeau: A cognitive performance specialist based in Ottawa, Melissa grew up developing her skills both on and off the ice, always striving for an edge in her game. Her ability to see the game and her skating prowess became her strongest assets. As she transitioned into an off-ice trainer, Melissa focused on providing that extra edge to her clients. With years of experience in strength and conditioning, she delved into the cognitive aspects of sports, realizing that while all players could skate, shoot, and pass, enhancing game IQ could set them apart.
Melissa has worked with athletes at all levels, from children to NHL players and Gold Medalist Olympians. Her mission is to transform players' game IQ, helping them become the best versions of themselves. She motivates, believes in her clients, and is dedicated to supporting anyone in achieving their goals and dreams.
Melissa empowers athletes to build confidence on the ice in their decision making, improve vision, process the game faster, slow the game mentally, enhance spatial awareness, and make better decisions at speed. Cognitive development, she emphasizes, is a long-term journey with limitless potential. While athletes focus on physical development, the mental aspect often remains untapped.
Melissa is not only a specialist but also an athlete at heart. She dedicates her life to analyzing clients' games, finding ways to enhance their game IQ, and helping them reach their full potential. She brings a fresh perspective as a coach who understands athletes and the game, helping them think and see differently. Melissa's unwavering dedication makes her a game-changer in the world of sports, transforming potential into achievement.
