About Me
Bio
Jason Fransen
Certified Sports Psychology Coach
I’ve spent over two decades helping athletes push past limits, unlock their potential, and perform when it matters most. From Grand Slam champions to Olympic medalists, I’ve had the privilege of coaching athletes who compete on the world stage — and just as importantly, guiding ambitious juniors and dedicated adults who want to elevate their game.
My professional coaching journey began at Saddlebrook Resort & Tennis Academy, where I worked with nationally and internationally ranked juniors and traveled with players to tournaments around the world. Over the years, I’ve coached at top clubs across the country and worked directly with athletes such as Olympic Gold Medalist and nine-time Grand Slam champion Bethanie Mattek-Sands, ATP doubles player Artem Sitak, and U.S. Open Champion Jess Cumming (Halfpipe Skiing).
What drives me is more than results on the scoreboard. I specialize in identifying the hidden mental and performance barriers that hold athletes back — the blocks that other coaches often miss. By combining mental skills training, competitive strategy, and personalized coaching, I help athletes break through those barriers, build resilience, and compete with confidence.
Whether it’s a young player chasing their first big win or a pro athlete aiming to extend a career at the top, my approach is always the same: athlete-centered, individualized, and focused on lasting performance.
Featured Players
Roman Borvanov - Tennis
Roman Borvanov is a former professional tennis player who achieved a career‐high ATP singles ranking of No. 200 making him the first Moldovan to crack the top 200 in singles. In doubles, he reached a high of No. 182, winning three ATP Challenger doubles titles and seven more titles on the ITF Futures tour. He also collected nine singles Futures titles and represented Moldova in Davis Cup competition with a solid match record.
Jess Cumming - Skiing
Jess Cumming (Jessica Cumming Reedy) is an American freeski halfpipe pioneer who earned the 2006/07 FIS World Cup halfpipe title, captured a World Cup victory in Apex, Canada, and claimed top-tier podiums including bronze at the 2009 X Games Superpipe, the 2008 US Open Women’s Halfpipe win, and the 2009 U.S. Halfpipe Championship. Known for her progressive style and resilience, shehelped elevate women’s halfpipe skiing on the world stage.
Josh Cumming - Golf
Josh Cumming earned Third Team All-America honors, capping a standout career at Greensboro College highlighted by a First Team USA South All-Conference selection, an invitation to compete as an individual in the NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship, and recognition as the school’s Fred Joseph Award winner for top male athlete. Serving as team captain, he led the Pride with a 73.8 scoring average, posted multiple top-10 finishes, including a runner-up at the GC Invitational, and carded a memorable hole-in-one at the Jekyll Island Invitational. Previously, he was a Second Team USA South pick, tied for medalist honors at the Emory Invitational, and paced the team with a 75.7 average. Beyond college, Cumming excelled on the amateur circuit with strong showings in Connecticut events, including a runner-up finish in the Connecticut State Amateur Championship, further showcasing his consistency and competitive edge.
Charlie Manning - Baseball
Charlie Manning is a former professional left-handed relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball with the Washington Nationals. During his MLB stin,t he appeared in 57 games, compiling a 1-3 win-loss record, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.14, struck out 37 batters over 42 innings, and recorded a WHIP of 1.57. Prior to and after his major league time, he had a long minor league career, was an All-Star in the Eastern League (Mid-Season) while with Trenton, and also played several seasons with the Atlantic League’s Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Bethanie Mattek-Sands - Tennis
Bethanie Mattek-Sands is an American tennis player renowned for her doubles prowess and big-match performances. She has won nine Grand Slam titles in total: five in women’s doubles (including the Australian Open, French Open, and the US Open) and four in mixed doubles. She reached world No. 1 in doubles in 2017. Among her standout moments are taking the women’s doubles crowns at the 2015 Australian and French Opens with Lucie Šafářová, and winning the mixed doubles gold medal for the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics with Jack Sock. In singles, she achieved a career-high ranking of No. 30 in 2011, with her best Grand Slam singles runs including reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon (2008) and the French Open (2013).
Artem Sitak - Tennis
Artem Sitak is a former professional doubles specialist who turned pro in 2001. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 299 in August 2008. His doubles career is more decorated: Sitak reached a peak ranking of No. 32 in September 2018, won several ATP Tour-level doubles titles (including the 2014 Stuttgart (MercedesCup) title and the 2015 Open Sud de France) , and also claimed many Challenger-level and Futures-level doubles titles. He represented New Zealand in the Davis Cup multiple times, compiling a strong win-loss record, particularly in doubles. In Grand Slams, his best results include reaching the quarterfinals in men’s doubles at Wimbledon in 2018 and solid performances in other majors.