Mark Glicini

Mark Glicini is a professional lacrosse player and mental performance coach known for his emphasis on integrating mind, body, and spirit in achieving peak performance. His journey began in Mahwah, New Jersey, where he excelled at Mahwah High School, achieving numerous accolades including being a three-time first-team all-league honoree and the 2010 North Jersey Lacrosse Player of the Year. He continued his high school career at Deerfield Academy, earning first-team All-New England/West honors in 2012 and contributing to a New England West 1 League Championship.

Following his high school success, Glicini attended Yale University, where he was a four-year starter for the men’s lacrosse team from 2013 to 2016. During his collegiate career, he earned significant recognition, including Third-Team All-American, First-Team All-Ivy, and First-Team All-New England honors in 2016. He was also a recipient of the Donald J. Reape Memorial Award and the Winthrop A. Smith Award, both recognizing his dedication and inspiring team play. After graduating from Yale, Glicini embarked on a professional lacrosse career, playing for nine years in the Premier Lacrosse League, where he served as captain of the Chaos Lacrosse Club, and formerly with the National Lacrosse League’s San Diego Seals. He was an All-Star in 2019 and a 2021 PLL Champion.

Beyond his playing career, Mark Glicini developed a passion for mental health and human performance. He now serves as a Certified Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, and Mental Performance Coach. He is the Head Coach for the U-16 Team USA National Team Development Program and also its Mental Performance Coach. Through Mark Glicini Peak Performance, he provides coaching to elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives, focusing on psychological architecture, performance enhancement, and overall well-being. His work highlights an integrative approach, drawing from his extensive experience as a professional athlete and his devotion to Sport & Performance Psychology.