2026-03-22T17:14:16.401Z

I can’t say enough about Jon. He has been absolutely incredible. Not only has he helped me grow physically as a player, but he has also been an amazing source of mental support. He gave me confidence when I doubted myself and opened up new opportunities I never dreamed possible. I’m so grateful for his guidance and dedication and particularly developed my mindset to be killer. Jon is the type of person everyone needs in their life and was a crucial part of my basketball path.

2026-03-20T22:26:57.776Z

Cali Yates:I have known Jon for 7 years and he has been my greatest mentor in basketball and in life. The mental performance skills Jon has taught me over the years have had a profound impact on my high school and university basketball career. He brings a calming presence to everything that he does and is one of the most intentional people I have met. His ability to incorporate mindfulness, meditation, visualization, breath work, journaling, and goal setting (to name a few) has allowed me to level up my game in many ways. As rewarding as it has been to have his support on my journey, it has been equally rewarding to witness his journey over the years. From all the work he has put into developing his company PlayFree to the work he has done with professional teams, it is clear that he leaves an impact on every person and organization he works with. I have also had the privilege of working for Jon’s company PlayFree, so I have first hand knowledge about the work he puts into helping athletes and the effect he has on them. Every athlete and organization would benefit from having Jon in their corner.

2026-03-18T04:46:46.981Z

Jon is an amazing human being who is great at what he does. His program provides essential tools to deal with real world scenarios that can be applied on and off the court. So grateful for his work with my child and would recommend him to anyone.Thank you for everything Jon! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

2026-03-16T19:12:39.523Z

Hello, my name is Alp Urfali and I’m a high school basketball player in the Philadelphia area.I’ve been working with Coach Jon for about 5-6 months now and he has completely changed my perspective on how I approach basketball, but more importantly, how I approach life. I’ve always been a person who is not the most confident in themselves and always worried about what other people were thinking about me. This season, I had 3 20 point games and was able to become a starter throughout the season. Coach Jon gave me a vision and helped me realize that my feelings were not what was holding me back. The problem was how I viewed those feelings. The butterflies in my stomach, the negative thoughts, self doubt, I always looked at these emotions as negative and things I needed to get rid of as soon as possible.Working with Coach Jon has allowed me to have more trust in myself and allow my body to truly indulge in these feelings. My family and friends can also clearly see the positive impact Coach Jon has left on me since I’ve been a much calmer and happier person. It is so refreshing to look at the world in an optimistic way and be able to love living my life.So to Coach Jon, thank you for teaching me so much about myself and I can’t wait for the impact you’ll have on others lives as well as you move forward in your career.

2026-03-16T02:23:45.462Z

I reached out to Jon two months ago because my mindset was holding me back. I was crushing myself over mistakes and tying my self-worth to my performance, which killed my confidence and kept me from playing freely. My emotions were running the show, affecting me on and off the field.Since working with Jon, I've seen significant improvements. I now understand that mistakes are simply feedback, not failure. I’m able to reset and move forward after errors without feeling like the world is ending. I'm learning to focus on what I can control and how to reframe situations positively to make the most of every opportunity. I'm also learning to take up space and lead with confidence. My self-belief has sky rocketed ever since putting in consistent work with Jon. I have eradicated my imposter syndrome, which is something that I always used to struggle with. One of the most helpful things Jon has taught me is to "do it scared" – to acknowledge my reservations, label the emotions, and then push forward with positive self-talk. He's provided me with practical tools for managing stress like breath work, meditation, and somatic release. I actually get a bit excited now when challenges or bad days happen because it means it's an opportunity to practice these tools and continue conditioning my mental resilience.Jon's calming presence creates a safe space for open and honest conversation, which is incredibly important to me, especially given that he is a male coach and I am a female athlete. He never judges, I can feel his genuine care and desire to help. Instead of giving me answers, he encourages me to explore questions and brainstorm, which allows me to understand my own thought processes. After each session, I send him my key takeaways to reinforce what I've learned so it doesn’t just go in one ear and out the other.I highly recommend Jon to anyone seeking a mental edge in their sport. The best part is that these skills are transferable to all areas of life. Jon provides the techniques to build mental toughness and guides you towards self-sufficiency for continued success. I'm incredibly grateful to have found Jon when I needed help the most. The progress I've made in just two months has been remarkable, and I wholeheartedly recommend investing in yourself by working with him!

2026-03-16T01:02:50.014Z

When I met Jon, I was in grade nine. He showed me how to know who I am as a player, and who I want to be as a player. I knew what I needed to work on. I learned how mental performance is just as important as physical performance in basketball and how to work on it. Jon has an arsenal when it comes to player development. I would learn something new every practice. I had a great time working with Jon, hope to work with him again!

2026-03-15T20:12:47.734Z

Jon has Methods that had an immediate effect on me, chatting with him consistently gave me a blueprint to mindfulness. Above all he’s a good dude, down to earth, would recommend!

2026-03-15T17:08:40.784Z

I’ve been working with Jon for a few months now and I find that he’s helped me a lot to improve different aspects of my game and my life.He’s a great listener and any time I have a question or am confused about something he finds a way not only to give me the answer I’m looking for but help me find the answer myself.Throughout the time I’ve been working with him I’ve learned a ton about the importance of our mental game in our success.I’m looking forward to continuing to improve as an athlete and person by using our conversations and the lessons and courses that he has put into place to help people around the world.