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Built for Brains. Backed by Science. Made for Athletes
Cognitive performance specialists
We help elite athletes and driven executives develop the cognitive side of the game through custom programming and accountable coaching
No One Does What We Do. No One Does It Like We Do It
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What You Deserve to Know First
At EVO Performance, our commitment to every athlete is unwavering and long-term. With over a decade of experience developing athletes across all levels—from beginners to NHL, Olympic athletes, race car drivers, driven executives and General Managers —we bring a level of precision and expertise that demands results.
When you step into this environment, understand that you're not just signing up for a training program — you're entering a partnership rooted in accountability, discipline, build a relationship of trust between coach and athlete and relentless pursuit of excellence. We don’t do shortcuts. We don’t do half-measures. This process demands focus, consistency, and a real commitment to growth.
Performance isn’t given — it’s earned through consistency, resilience, and intelligent programming. Our role is to equip you with proven strategies, data-driven coaching, and the mental edge required to dominate your goals. Your role is to show up with the same fire and focus we bring to every session.
If you're ready to fully invest in yourself, know this: We will match — and exceed — that investment with everything we’ve got.
Melissa Bourdeau
CEO & Founder, EVO Performance
Cognitive Performance Specialist
Cognitive performance refers to how effectively the brain processes information, makes decisions, and regulates the body under pressure. In elite sports, it’s not just about physical skill — it’s about how quickly and accurately a player perceives, interprets, and reacts to the game.
At the elite level, hockey performance is determined by how effectively a player’s brain and nervous system process information under extreme pressure. Split-second decisions, precise timing, and consistent execution are not solely the result of skill — they emerge from the interaction between attention, perception, anticipation, and the body’s physiological responses.
By examining cognitive patterns, stress responses, and neural processing, it is possible to optimize decision-making, reduce overthinking, and reclaim critical milliseconds on the ice. The ability to respond instinctively in high-pressure situations is rooted in the stability and adaptability of the nervous system, allowing the right action to emerge automatically.
When these systems are stable and optimized, players develop identity and confidence on the ice. Trust in their decisions, composure under pressure, and consistent execution all emerge naturally — not as a goal, but as the foundation of everything they do.
WHAT IS COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE?
Outcomes From Optimized Cognitive Performance
By strengthening the underlying cognitive and nervous system processes, our clients develop a foundation that supports elite-level performance. While identity and confidence are built at the core, the measurable results on the ice include:
Consistency in games and decision-making
Reduced mistakes under pressure
Faster, smarter reactions and decisions
Increased offensive impact: more goals and assists
Enhanced visibility and draft positioning in NHL and OHL rankings
Enhanced ice time through coach trust and reliability
These outcomes are not just the product of skill — they are the direct reflection of a brain and nervous system operating at peak efficiency, allowing our clients to perform instinctively, under pressure, and with confidence.
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We work with driven Athletes and High Performers who are ready to transform their performance and reach their full potential. If you're committed to transforming your game and becoming the best version of yourself — we want to hear from you.
“if you ask me now - would you be a better player if you worked on this when you were young, i would say 100% , yes! “
-PETER FORSBERG , FORMER NHL PLAYER x2 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION