Co-founded
2014
FPA Performance
Member
AASP
Assoc. for Applied Sport Psychology
Min. age
12+
No upper limit
BIO
Dr. Ben Snyder is a licensed clinical psychologist who co-founded FPA Performance with Dr. Geoffrey Peal, Psy.D., in 2014. He combines clinical training with an active competitive life - including ultra-distance running - to bring both rigor and lived experience to every athlete he works with.
An active member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), Dr. Snyder has worked across a wide range of competitive activities and performance arenas. His clients range from middle-school athletes finding their first sport to college rosters preparing for postseason runs to working professionals presenting on the biggest stages of their careers.
Specializations
Dr. Snyder has extensive experience with:
- Sports: basketball, baseball, football, golf, swimming, distance running, soccer
- E-sports: competitive video gaming across major titles
- Performing arts: theater, music, recital and audition prep
- Communication: public speaking, presentations, classroom delivery
Where Dr. Snyder works
As co-founder, he shaped our sports psychology program and works closely with endurance athletes in track, cross country, and distance running and swimming, plus ball-sport athletes in basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and golf. Outside sport, he works with performers through music & stage and speakers through public speaking.
Featured
- Florida Trailrunners Podcast, Episode 65 - Ultra Running & Sports Psychology (Apple Podcasts)
The athletes I work with don't need motivation. They need a system.
Session details
Individual consultation sessions run approximately 50 minutes. Available Mon-Thu 9am-7pm and Fri 9am-5pm, in-person at our St. Petersburg or Trinity office, or via secure video anywhere in Florida.