Eric Potterat

Eric Potterat, PhD, is a clinical and performance psychologist who has dedicated his career to helping individuals and teams achieve excellence in high-pressure environments. He is widely recognized for his work as a leading expert in performance psychology, having served as the Head Psychologist for the US Navy SEALs for over a decade. In that role, he was instrumental in developing mental toughness training programs that helped elite special forces operatives perform under extreme stress. \n\nFollowing his tenure with the military, Dr. Potterat transitioned to professional sports, serving as the Director of Specialized Performance Programs for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His expertise lies in translating the principles of psychology into actionable strategies for performance improvement, stress management, and resilience. He co-authored the book Learned Excellence, where he shares his methodology for mastering the mental game in any field.