Michael Zadorozhny

Mental Performance Coach

Michael’s parents came from Kiev, Ukraine as religious refugees shortly after the Soviet Union collapsed. Michael was born in the USA and grew up as the youngest of four boys. 

He gained life perspectives from his truck driving father and social worker mother. Michael practiced kung fu, skateboarded, and played football, soccer, and ultimate frisbee as a teen and young adult. He developed an interest in psychology, communication, and hypnosis while in middle and high school. 

Michael was fortunate in that he was able to pursue many interests. Some of his achievements include: 

Skiing 3.5 miles backwards at Keystone, CO
Operating ski lifts at June and Mammoth in CA
Backpacking WA and OR on the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail)
Responding to the 2018 Camp Fire as a wildland firefighter
Teaching ballroom dance at Arthur Murray in San Diego, CA

He has been a door-to-door salesman, served with AmeriCorps, worked for local government, Kaiser Permanente, and as a restorative practice facilitator at Tucson Unified School District.

Michael holds an MA in Sport and Performance Psychology and a BA in Integrative Psychology from National University and hypnosis certifications from the IAPCH (International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnotists).