Inside The Room: Sean Fee

In this episode of "Inside The Room," Kyle Morris, the host, sits down with Sean Fee, who leads mental performance at TGR. The podcast explores Sean Fee's journey and his role in mental performance coaching.The episode opens with Kyle posing the question of how to transform a modest $42,000 investment in a one Trackman Bay facility to a 12 bay, 17,000-square-foot training facility in just a few years. This sets the tone for the discussion, highlighting the impressive growth of the facility and introducing Sean Fee as an expert in mental performance.The conversation delves into Sean's background, starting with his formative years in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was deeply involved in wrestling. The transition to wrestling at West Virginia University is highlighted, alongside the mental struggles he faced despite his success as a wrestler. Sean shares the impact of these struggles, which ultimately led him to quit wrestling, and relates this experience to his current passion for mental performance coaching.The discussion also touches on Sean's transition from a marketing position at the city of Cleveland to pursuing his true passion for working with athletes. Sean's journey through obtaining a master's degree in counseling psychology with a focus on positive coaching and athletic leadership is explored. Notably, the impact of COVID-19 on Sean's career path is addressed, as he turned the challenges of the pandemic into an opportunity to pursue further education and ultimately secure a role at Ohio State before joining TGR.Sean outlines his inspiration for writing a book titled "The Fine Line," aimed at providing relatable insights for individuals navigating mental struggles. The episode also covers the concept of the "negative gremlin," an essential aspect of Sean's mental performance coaching, which helps individuals identify and manage their negative self-talk in challenging situations.As the conversation progresses, both Kyle and Sean emphasize the importance of mental toughness, discussing how it impacts athletes and individuals in various aspects of their lives. Sean introduces the "acceptance formula," a three-step approach that includes acknowledging the negative gremlin, using physiological sigh techniques to manage anxiety, and focusing on one's "why" or visualizing successful outcomes.The dialog extends to the future of sports psychology, with Kyle and Sean expressing their shared vision of mental performance coaching becoming as commonplace as other forms of coaching. The growing acceptance of mental health awareness and the significant role it plays in enhancing athletic performance and overall well-being is a key part of this discussion.The episode concludes with Sean sharing details about his own podcast, The WellSport Podcast presented by The Golf Room, and offering listeners insights into how they can connect with him for mental performance coaching.Overall, the episode provides a deep dive into Sean Fee's journey, his expertise in mental performance coaching, and the evolving landscape of sports psychology. Through candid discussions and practical tips, listeners gain valuable insights into the vital role of mental performance in athletic and personal development.00:00 Search for mental performance coach for TGR.04:19 Lifelong wrestler from Cleveland, wrestled in college.09:00 Book written for relatable college-age readers.11:07 Wrestling instills mental toughness, has positive and negative effects.14:58 Teaching concept using "negative gremlin" for performance.18:41 Focus on present moment, enhance athletic performance.20:34 Growing interest in mental health in sports.22:43 Appreciate your role at TGR, thank you.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-islandLicense code: EGCL4LAT2URKBLYUCopyright 2026 Kyle Morris