Harvey Martin is a coach and writer who has worked with Olympic gold medalists, MVPs, and champions across every major sport.
He began teaching at Minnesota State University in 2012, where he earned his master’s degree, and has since taught thousands of students in the U.S. and abroad.
Over 14 years in professional sports, Harvey has played, coached, and consulted for organizations including the Milwaukee Brewers, Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and Miami Marlins. He has coached USA Olympic sailing and triathlon teams, led small-group sessions with Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers players, and individually coached Olympic, Stanley Cup, Super Bowl, and World Series champions.
Beyond sports, he has guided Grammy-winning bands and serves as the breathing coach on Mike Seander’s Upside Down Tour. He has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and presented at major medical centers nationwide.
His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, and AP News. He has hosted more than 300 interviews with athletes, doctors, authors, and entrepreneurs, and is the author of three books:
Breathe. Focus. Excel.: Exercises, Techniques, and Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being
Remembrance: In the Digital Age