Global Mental Leadership | Elite Sports Mentor | Cultural Anthropologist.
Héctor Rodríguez, known as Mr VVVIP, is an internationally renowned sports psychologist with over 12 years of experience guiding elite athletes, teams, and high-performance organizations across multiple countries worldwide. Based in Sydney, Australia, he leads a firm specialized in winning mindset, sports leadership, and high-performance strategy, recognized for driving the mental and competitive transformation of athletes seeking to transcend.
Key Academic Studies.
Clinical Psychologist, graduate of Universidad Latinoamericana de Venezuela (UBA).
Brian Cain’s Mental Performance Mastery Certification.
Diploma in Mental Health from TAFE, Higher Education Institute – (Sydney, Australia).
Postgraduate Diploma in Social and Cultural Anthropology – (TECH Argentina).
Diploma of Leadership and Management from the Sydney Business School (University of Sydney)
Diploma Group Dynamics and Sports Leadership (Education Institute South Africa).
International Certifications.
Organizational Culture and Inclusive Coaching (Australia)
Diploma in Team Development (University Institute – Venezuela).
Leadership and Effective Communication (John C. Maxwell – USA)
Interpersonal Relations in Sports ( University of Cologne Germany)
Academic Background and International Certifications.
My academic background combines Psychology, Anthropology, Business Management, and Sports Marketing, acquired in various countries around the world. This global perspective allows me to work with precision in the mental and strategic development of high-performance athletes and teams.
Sports Psychologist | High-Performance Mentor | Global Mental Strategist.
Highlighted Experience:
Accelerate Basketball Academy (Australia).
Sports Psychologist working with one of the top academies in the country, applying elite mental training methodologies inspired by Stephen Curry’s performance models.Venezuelan National Baseball Team.
– Olympic Qualifier for Tokyo (Sports Psychologist)
– Military Academy Program (Mental Training for High-Performance Athletes)Venezuelan Cadet National Basketball Team (U18)
– World Cup Qualifier (Silver Medal – Mental Coach)Venezuelan National Women’s Basketball Team
– FIBA World Cup Qualifier (Sports Psychologist)Venezuelan National Women’s Water Polo Team
– World Cup Qualifier (Silver Medal – Mental Performance Coach).Venezuelan National Teams in Volleyball, Weightlifting, Boxing, Wrestling, and Fencing
– Olympic Preparation for London (Psychological Support & Mental Leadership Development)NSW Sydney National Baseball Team (Australia)
– Sports Psychology and Team Leadership Support.
Sports Psychology for National Teams and International Tournaments:
Key Collaborations:
Gigantes de Guayana (Basketball – Venezuela)
Mental coach alongside NBA Champion Carl Herrera.Leones del Caracas & Tiburones de La Guaira (Baseball – Venezuela)
Psychological training during key seasons.Venados de Mazatlán (Baseball – Mexico)
Mental performance coaching in the Mexican Professional League.Zulia FC & Mineros de Guayana (Football – Venezuela)
Mental training and leadership for players and staff.Scots Baseball Club (Australia)
Sports psychology support for youth and professionals.Academia Los Gaudys (Venezuela)
Mentorship for future pros like Adonis Cardona and Víctor Sánchez.
High-Performance Sports Psychology for Professional Clubs:
My journey as a motivator and mentor began here. These early experiences ignited my passion to inspire teams and pursue my dream of transforming high-performance athletes through mindset, leadership, and emotional resilience.
Over time, I’ve contributed to the growth of academic institutions, championship teams, and elite athletes across Europe and beyond:
Europe Highlights:
Eagles Zurich (Germany) – Mental performance mentorship for European champions
Schwäbisch Hall Baseball Team (Germany) – High-performance psychology and mental toughness training
Wanze Cardinals (Belgium) – Competitive mindset development for elite athletes
RCH Club (Netherlands) – Mental skills and leadership training for top-tier teams
Other International Contributions:
University of Carabobo & UCV (Venezuela) – Sports psychology programs and motivational speaking for students and faculty
Victory Center Clinton (USA) – Resilience coaching and mental performance support for competitive athletes
Global Speaking & Academic Contributions:
I’ve provided strategic mental coaching to professional clubs across multiple sports, enhancing both individual and team performance in highly competitive environments.
