I’m Daniel Baugh — husband, father, coach, and relentless overcomer.
I created The Mental Game because I’ve lived it.

Growing up, I was the overweight kid who got picked on. I learned early that the world doesn’t hand out respect — you have to earn it. I lost 100 pounds, walked on fields I was never "supposed" to stand on, outworked everyone in my path, and built my life rep by rep, failure by failure, breakthrough by breakthrough.

I’ve been the player overlooked by coaches. I’ve been the leader tasked with saving failing schools. I’ve been the man rebuilding after corporate doors closed unexpectedly. And every time, the answer was the same: show up, dig in, and fight for the next level.

But success for me isn't just about winning. It's about helping others win.
Nothing fires me up more than coaching someone through their doubts, their limits, and watching them unlock the version of themselves they were born to be.

Today, The Mental Game exists for athletes, professionals, and high-performers who are tired of stopping short of who they could become.
Here, we coach mindset, health, and life — because all three are connected. You can't master one without the others.

I'm blessed to do this work with the support of my wife Michelle — my first and forever love — and our two beautiful daughters, Annabella and Brielle. They're my reason, my why, and my reminder that life’s greatest rewards aren’t handed to you — they’re built through grit, love, and relentless faith.

If you're ready to stop surviving and start dominating, you’re in the right place.
Let’s build your Mental Game. Together.