THE PERFORMANCE ACT
Different paths, one shared kaupapa. Grounded in research, shaped by sport, and built on real relationships.
Behind every programme is a genuine relationship. Our work is built on trust, expertise, and a deep respect for the people and communities we serve. We don’t just deliver content. We walk alongside you.
Co-Founder & Director of Performance Psychology
Registered Psychologist — NZ Psychologists Board
Jason is a registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working across performance, wellbeing, and human development. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology with Distinction from Bangor University, Wales, and has built his career at the intersection of elite sport and everyday human growth.
He has worked alongside Olympians, world championship athletes, and coaches across the high performance sport system, while also supporting people at every level, from first-time marathoners to coaches navigating the pressures of their own growth. His depth in leadership development and coach education is what makes his work resonate far beyond the podium.
Co-Founder & Registered Clinical Psychologist
Registered Clinical Psychologist — NZ Psychologists Board
James is a registered clinical psychologist whose work sits at the intersection of clinical practice, sport, and coaching. With backgrounds in community mental health and elite sporting environments, he brings a breadth of understanding to the people and contexts he works with.
Nine years of coaching and competitive rugby experience shape the way he connects with athletes and coaches, as someone who understands sport from the inside. His research on effective coaching conversations and clinical experience across diverse settings, including kaupapa Māori health, reflect his commitment to evidence-based, people-first practice.
Co-Founder & Community Sport Director
Founder, Proteus Sports Group
Oliver is the founder of Proteus Sports Group, a Canterbury-based organisation that has become a trusted name in community sport coaching across schools, clubs, and academies. With extensive experience working across a wide range of sporting codes and environments, he understands what it takes to build strong sporting cultures from the ground up.
As a co-founder of The Performance Act, Oliver is passionate about exploring how sport psychology can be applied meaningfully in community and academy settings, not just at the elite end of the game. He bridges the worlds of practical coaching and evidence-based psychology, bringing a grounded, real-world perspective to everything we do.
Every great partnership starts with a conversation. Get in touch and let’s find out how we can support your world.
