Who We Are
Kevin "Doc" Savage, Ph.D., MPM
Hey there! I’m Kevin Savage, Founder & Principal Coach, Inside Out Performance Coaching LLC and I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’re looking to bridge the gap between physical capability and elite mental execution, you’re in the exact right place. My journey into performance coaching wasn't built in a vacuum—it was forged through over two de
Hey there! I’m Kevin Savage, Founder & Principal Coach, Inside Out Performance Coaching LLC and I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’re looking to bridge the gap between physical capability and elite mental execution, you’re in the exact right place. My journey into performance coaching wasn't built in a vacuum—it was forged through over two decades of being right in the thick of it, working daily with competitors, students, and leaders to unlock what they're truly capable of.
For the past twenty-plus years, I’ve worn a few different hats: high school chemistry teacher, athletic coach, and author (including co-authoring Inside the Diamond). While my primary coaching background is rooted in baseball, I’ve also worked closely with dedicated athletes across swimming, softball, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Teaching the principles of science in the classroom and strategy in each sport taught me a profound truth: the ultimate differentiator isn't raw talent or intellect—it’s the mental game.
That realization is exactly why I founded Inside Out Performance Coaching.
My Coaching Philosophy: From the Inside Out
True excellence isn't something you force from the outside; it’s built from within. Whether you are an athlete standing on a brand-new turf field waiting for the next pitch, a student facing a high-stakes exam, or a professional aiming for the next level, your mental framework dictates your reality.
My approach blends practical performance
True excellence isn't something you force from the outside; it’s built from within. Whether you are an athlete standing on a brand-new turf field waiting for the next pitch, a student facing a high-stakes exam, or a professional aiming for the next level, your mental framework dictates your reality.
My approach blends practical performance psychology with actionable, real-world mindfulness techniques. I don't deal in vague motivational fluff. Instead, we work on concrete, evidence-based habits to help you slow the game down, lock in, and perform when the pressure is highest.
Learn and Master Mindfulness Tools
Learn and Master Mindfulness Tools
- Controlled Breathing and Guided Meditation: Utilizing the 6-2-8 and box breathing patterns to instantly regulate your nervous system, quiet the noise, and command your focus in real-time.
- Reflective Journaling: Implementing structured methods to track your personal growth, evaluate performance objectively, and cement positive mental habit
- Controlled Breathing and Guided Meditation: Utilizing the 6-2-8 and box breathing patterns to instantly regulate your nervous system, quiet the noise, and command your focus in real-time.
- Reflective Journaling: Implementing structured methods to track your personal growth, evaluate performance objectively, and cement positive mental habits.
- The Release-Reset-Refocus Routine: Learning how to instantly flush a mistake, ground yourself, and commit to the very next play.
- Vivid Mental Imagery and Visualization: Building the neural pathways for success by visualizing execution before you ever step into the arena.