Keith Waldman
This was the first time (2017) that Keith Waldman worked with our field hockey program at Franklin & Marshall College and he was able to make an impact right away. He came for an entire day during our pre-season and… Continue reading
“We have had the pleasure to work with Keith at OPA as a team bonding experience to culminate our preseason for many years. He is tremendous and has such a positive impact on our student-athletes. Keith takes the time to… Continue reading
Mr. Keith Waldman from OPA Winning Teams takes the concept of team building and adds in the important elements of competition. Through the activities my team did with Keith, the players learned to compete, cooperate, fail, recover, and problem solve… Continue reading
“My teams have loved working with Keith over the past 10 years. We have planned one day team building activities and we have spent a week at camp training over spring break. He brings out the best in… Continue reading
“Mr. Waldman has worked with our program the last two seasons. Working in very different roles each year, he zoned in on our needs at the time. The first year was during a season where we didn’t lose a match… Continue reading
Many of us are now working from home, with a vast number of schools, colleges, and businesses asking employees and students to stay at home following the coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Remote teams have fewer opportunities to socialize and get to… Continue reading
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for your years of service to Padua Academy students. Your work truly has become service, as you go above and beyond to inspire and empower our students. Our… Continue reading
“To give colleagues of multiple departments within our organization the chance to interact, we host an annual team building retreat. When we used OPA’s services for our retreat, Keith Waldman knocked it out of the park in creating a fun,… Continue reading
As the Executive Director of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association, I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Keith Waldman from Optimal Performance Associates for the past 12 years. Keith has conducted numerous workshops for our Annual Convention… Continue reading
OPA, Optimal Performance Associates was one of the BEST investments we could have made for our Haddon Heights Field Hockey Team this season (2019). Due to the lack of leaders and team camaraderie, which both are crucial pieces in building… Continue reading
Dear Keith Waldman, I am currently in a leadership class and we watched a video in class about lollipop moments. Lollipop moments are moments in which a person influences and changes your life. To me you gave me that lollipop… Continue reading
The Burlington County Institute of Technology has been working with Keith Waldman and OPA for the past 10 years. During this time, Keith and the OPA team have done an incredible job working with our students and staff. … Continue reading
Testimonials from Keith Waldman’s session on The Power of Positive Self-Talk: The Language of Champions.
“This was extremely relevant for both coaches and those assistants that may be somewhat undecided about their future career paths. It is something one can… Continue reading
There is a big difference between playing with confidence and being a cocky player in softball. It’s essential that coaches instill confidence in the players on their team. When coaches believe in their players, slowly but surely the players will… Continue reading
“It was a pleasure to work with Keith Waldman and Glenn Hoopes from Optimal Performance Associates as they guided our small school faculty and staff through many team building exercises which not only taught us how to work together but… Continue reading
Build a Team Culture for Athletic Success
There is much more to becoming a championship caliber team than the skill level of each player. The amount of teamwork, communication, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a high performing team.… Continue reading
Dealing with Pressure! We have all felt it, lived it, breathed it, and thought about it. Many athletes frequently go through periods of feeling an extra weight on their shoulders while trying to play the game they love. Dealing with… Continue reading
Contact: Jennifer Goodrich, NFHCA Executive Director Email: jenn.goodrich@nfhca.org
For Immediate Release: February 12, 2018 (Updated February 22, 2018)
2017 Keith Waldman –… Continue reading
The Power of Teamwork! There is much more to becoming a championship team than the skill level of each player. The amount of communication, working together towards a common goal, trust, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a… Continue reading