Dr. Cody Commander
Clinical & Sport Psychologist
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
For over two decades, Dr. Cody Commander has been at the forefront of sport and performance psychology, guiding elite athletes, teams, and professionals toward peak mental performance. Whether preparing Olympians for the world’s biggest stage, developing cutting-edge psychological assessments, or shaping the next generation of sport psychologists, his impact is felt across the highest levels of athletics and mental health.
From the Olympic Games to Power 4 Athletics
As the Mental Health Officer for Team USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, Dr. Commander played a crucial role in ensuring athletes had the psychological tools needed to thrive under intense pressure. His expertise was further recognized when he contracted with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for a year and a half, helping design and implement mental health programming that would set a new standard in elite sports.
Before stepping onto the international stage, he spent 12 years as the Director of Sport Psychology at the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department, where he worked with Division1 athletes and teams across multiple sports. His leadership in sport psychology has not only influenced athletes directly but has also shaped the field through extensive supervision and mentorship—he has trained and mentored over 50 professionals, many of whom are now employed by the NBA, NHL, MLB, USOPC, MLS-PA, and top Division I Athletic Departments.
A Leader in Psychology, Research, and Testing Innovation
Beyond sport psychology, Dr. Commander is a recognized leader in psychological assessment. As the founder and director of a thriving private practice (Commander Counseling & Wellness) with 22 staff members, he has overseen thousands of evaluations for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and other mental health conditions. Now, as he prepares to expand his practice with a new location in Colorado (Rock Springs Psychological Testing Center), he is also developing new psychological testing measures tailored for sport and performance populations, filling a critical gap in the field. Additionally, he is the creator of Peregrine, a cutting-edge report writing software that has revolutionized the efficiency and accuracy of psychological testing reports.
His leadership extends beyond clinical work. As a former Board Director of the Oklahoma Psychological Association, he has contributed to advancing the profession, advocating for improved mental health services, and supporting psychologists across the state.
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Recognized Expert
Dr. Commander is a frequent speaker at national conferences, presenting on topics ranging from mental performance to athlete mental health, leadership, and psychological testing. His expertise is widely recognized, leading to his inclusion on several Professional Sport registries as a trusted provider.
In addition to his speaking engagements, he has authored three books on performance psychology, making elite mental skills training accessible to athletes, coaches, and professionals alike. Whether through his books, keynotes, consultations, or groundbreaking assessments, Dr. Commander’s mission remains clear: to help high performers command their mindset and unlock their full potential.
