Meet Your Mental Muscles Mentors
We are so excited to introduce our Mental Muscles Mentors to you. Please take a minute to read through their bios, and when you're ready- go ahead and book your session!
Meet Taze Thompson,
Senior Captain & Athlete Mentor
Originally from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Taze is a Senior Captain for the Northeastern Women’s Ice Hockey Team. A highly decorated athlete, she has earned:
- 2X AHCA/Krampade All-American Scholar
- 2X Hockey East All-Academic Team (2022-23, 2023-24)
- Ivy League Rookie of the Year & ECAC All-Rookie Team honors (during her season at Harvard)
- 4X Beanpot Champion
- 2023 Hockey East Champion & Frozen Four Appearance
Beyond the ice, Taze is passionate about the mental and physical aspects of peak performance. She studies Psychology with minors in Health Psychology and Nutrition, with a strong focus on how nutrition impacts athletic performance and overall well-being. After Northeastern, she plans to continue her education by earning a Master of Science in Dietetics and becoming a Registered Dietitian.
Taze understands the pressures of high-level competition and the importance of a strong mental game. She’s excited to mentor other athletes, sharing the tools and strategies that have helped her succeed in both sports and life.
- Typically available: 7:00-11:00am PST / 10:00-2:00 EST M-F and 9:00-11:00am PST / 12:00-2:00pm EST on SundaysÂ
Meet Jake Rock,
Hockey Player & Athlete Mentor
From the suburbs of Chicago, Jake has been an athlete nearly his whole life, playing both hockey and baseball growing up. While his focus shifted to hockey in high school, he continued playing baseball all four years. He spent his junior and senior years playing for the Chicago Young Americans (now Windy City Storm), where he was introduced to the New Jersey 87s.
After high school, Jake moved to New Jersey to play junior hockey for the 87s, winning a championship in his first season—the program’s first in history. During this time, he began working with Danielle, developing mental skills that would impact both his game and his life.
Jake is now a sophomore at Indiana University, where he plays hockey and studies Finance with a minor in Spanish. In his freshman year, he helped IU secure their first-ever National Championship.
Having personally experienced the impact of mindset training, Jake is passionate about helping other athletes develop the tools they need to perform at their best. He’s excited to be a mentor and guide athletes toward building confidence, resilience, and success both on and off the ice.
- Typically available: 2:00-3:00pm PST / 5:00-6:00pm EST M & W
Meet Redge Bourgette
Parent Mentor
Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, Redge was a true all-around athlete, competing in just about every sport you can think of. While hockey and wrestling became his primary focus—playing youth hockey in Calgary and wrestling through high school, college, and beyond—his experience across multiple sports shaped his approach to coaching and mentorship.
With over 16 years of coaching experience, Redge has worked with athletes at every level of youth hockey, including two seasons at the collegiate level. He also spent three years as the Director of Coaches for the South Coast Sabers and previously served as the Director of Hockey Tech at Glacier Gardens in Anaheim, CA, working with both youth and adult players. His deep understanding of player development, coaching leadership, and the mental side of the game has made him a trusted mentor in the hockey community.
But beyond his coaching career, Redge has lived the youth sports experience as a parent. His daughter, Danielle, played Division I and professional hockey, as well as competitive soccer and softball, while his son played hockey, baseball, water polo, and wrestled. After being recruited by multiple teams in the Canadian Major Junior League, his son ultimately chose to pursue surfing and medicine—going on to become a doctor in San Diego.
Having raised two highly competitive athletes, Redge understands the challenges parents face in navigating the sports journey. He knows firsthand what it takes to support athletes in their development—both on and off the ice—while also fostering confidence, resilience, and a love for the game. His experience as an athlete, coach, and parent gives him a unique perspective in guiding families through the highs and lows of youth sports.
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- Typically available:Â M/F: 1:00-2:30pm PST/ 4:00-5:30pm EST and W: 6:00-7:30pm PST/ 9:00-10:30pm EST
