Welcome to Struggle into Strength Performance, LLC!

YOUR STRUGGLE IS NOT WEAKNESS.

Mission Statement:

Striving to enhance the mental fitness and physical performance of athletes everywhere by showing that our struggle can be turned into our greatest strength.


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What is Struggle Into Strength?

Using a holistic approach, Struggle into Strength Performance LLC provides mental performance consulting and athletic performance training to enhance both the mental fitness and physical performance of athletes of all ages and backgrounds.

Struggle into Strength is the mantra Tom and his Mother created during his time in intensive treatment. It is all about showing the world that struggle can be turned into something uplifting and positive. We as a society can show that vulnerability can actually be our biggest strength.

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Meet The Founder

Hello! My name is Tom Smalley and I am on a mission to help enhance the mental fitness and physical performance of athletes from all demographics.

Together, let's challenge the stigma surrounding mental health in sports and support athletes worldwide in transforming their struggles into strengths. Continue reading to learn more about my story and battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).