Helping The Best Get Better — Mentally and Beyond

Helping The Best Get Better — Mentally and Beyond

Helping The Best Get Better — Mentally and Beyond

Dr. Rico Hall is an Athlete Performance Specialist and Pro Sports Consultant, focusing on mental performance coaching, leadership development, and organizational strategy for professional, collegiate, and other high-performing individuals and teams.

He currently serves as the Director of Mental Performance and Development for the Dallas Mavericks, where he partners with athletes to optimize performance both on and off the court.

Previously, Dr. Hall worked in college basketball as a player development coach and spent several years as a sport psychology consultant, supporting Division I and Olympic-bound athletes in pursuit of excellence.

A former professional basketball player overseas for more than five years, Dr. Hall brings firsthand athletic experience to his work, blending real-world insight with advanced training in sport and performance psychology.

When he’s not working, he enjoys adventure travel, surfing, studying wine, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Rico Hall is an Athlete Performance Specialist and Pro Sports Consultant, focusing on mental performance coaching, leadership development, and organizational strategy for professional, collegiate, and other high-performing individuals and teams.

He currently serves as the Director of Mental Performance and Development for the Dallas Mavericks, where he partners with athletes to optimize performance both on and off the court.

Previously, Dr. Hall worked in college basketball as a player development coach and spent several years as a sport psychology consultant, supporting Division I and Olympic-bound athletes in pursuit of excellence.

A former professional basketball player overseas for more than five years, Dr. Hall brings firsthand athletic experience to his work, blending real-world insight with advanced training in sport and performance psychology.

When he’s not working, he enjoys adventure travel, surfing, studying wine, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Education

  • Ed.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology — University of Western States

  • M.A. in Clinical Counseling — Columbia International University

  • M.A. in Organizational Leadership — Eastern University

  • B.A. in Communication & Exercise Science — USC Aiken

  • Ed.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology — University of Western States

  • M.A. in Clinical Counseling — Columbia International University

  • M.A. in Organizational Leadership — Eastern University

  • B.A. in Communication & Exercise Science — USC Aiken

Licensed Mental Health Provider

Professional Memberships

USOPC Listed Sport Psychology Professional

USOPC Listed Sport Psychology Professional

Recent Clients

A personal approach to help master your craft.

A personal approach to help master your craft.

Dr. Rico Hall provides a personalized approach for athletes and leaders, adapting to their evolving needs. His work centers on mental performance while also addressing the personal factors that influence long-term success. By building strong rapport, Dr. Hall tailors each experience to the client’s goals, learning style, and overall well-being — ensuring strategies that are both effective and sustainable.

Dr. Rico Hall provides a personalized approach for athletes and leaders, adapting to their evolving needs. His work centers on mental performance while also addressing the personal factors that influence long-term success. By building strong rapport, Dr. Hall tailors each experience to the client’s goals, learning style, and overall well-being — ensuring strategies that are both effective and sustainable.

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© 2025 The Crafted Athlete. All rights reserved.