Mental Performance Consultant

Meet Ben Kissam, Club MPC

Ben Kissam is the Mental Performance Consultant for FC Portland. As an MPC and sport psychology professional, Ben helps athletes of all ages unlock their full potential by developing mental skills. His expertise in Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation empowers young players to thrive under pressure, maintain focus, and build resilience both on and off the field.

Working with Ben can help your athlete:

• Reduce distractions and improve concentration
• Manage pre-game nerves and anxiety
• Cope with frustration and setbacks during competition
• Build confidence and self-belief
• Develop resilience to overcome challenges
• Enhance decision-making on the field
• Set effective goals
• Develop visualization and imagery techniques
• Learn techniques to calm the mind and body
• Cope with the demands of elite-level competition 

With over a decade of coaching and teaching experience, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge to the club. He holds a B.S. in Movement and Sports Science from Springfield College and will earn his M.S. in Exercise and Sport Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville later in 2025. Ben is also actively pursuing the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).