Certified Mental Coach Volleyball Coach of 25+ Years
Dan holds a Master of Science degree in Learning Technology and Media Systems (LTMS) from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Sports Psychology from the California University of Pennsylvania. Mickle’s undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, in which he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the California University of Pennsylvania. Mickle also holds numerous certifications in the LTMS/Instructional Design field and well as certifications in the Performance Psychology disciplines. Dan founded Soul Performance Academy (717 Soul, LLC) in 2006. Soul Performance Academy is a performance psychology and mental skills training and consulting company based in South Central Pennsylvania. The focus of Soul is to provide quality training for athletes, performance, and the corporate workforce in various performance psychology skills. Mickle often provides one-on-one training, workshops, seminars, and in 2020 Soul Performance Academy launched its e-Campus for virtual and self-paced training options. Mickle has been coaching volleyball for over 25 years. He is currently the head women’s volleyball coach at York College of Pennsylvania (NCAA DIII). Mickle is also the lead coach for the USA Volleyball ParaBeach volleyball program, which won the 2018 Men’s World Championship, while the women’s team captured the silver medal. Mickle has coached at every level of the sport from recreational to the professional levels, both indoors and on the beach. Mickle amassed over 100 wins at the men’s junior college level with the Harrisburg Area Community College team as well have achieving over 100 wins at the boys’ high school level with Red Land High School. Mickle is also a member of the 2x defending national sitting volleyball champion team “Sit Happens”. As a player, Mickle won the USA Volleyball Men’s Open Beach National Championship in 2000 and also earned a 2001 silver medal in the Co-Ed division. Website: Https://DanMickle.com Socials: @RealDanMickle
