Mental performance is an afterthought
Treated as a one off workshop, not a system with repetition, pressure, and lasting change.
Human performance, reengineered
Performance
We develop the person first. The sport is the vehicle. A focused, aligned human being becomes the most dangerous athlete on any field.
Start the ascensionThe standard problem
Most training only fixes the mechanics.
Fortis connects the mental, physical, and personal pieces that conventional development leaves fragmented.
Skill work and identity work never meet
Physical training and personal development happen in separate rooms with separate coaches.
Recruiting stays reactive
Families learn what they should have done after the window to do it has already closed.
More reps. Not more support.
The athlete who freezes under pressure gets another round of drills, not help with what is happening within.
The bridge
You've checked every box.
The travel ball. The showcases. The private lessons. The strength program. The recruiting visits. By every measurable standard, the development has been there.
And still, something doesn't feel like it's clicking. Something doesn't feel aligned.
That gap isn't a skill problem. It's a bridge problem. The bridge between physical performance and mental performance has been neglected. That bridge is human development. That is what we build.
The result
A competitor who owns the moment.
The standard
Working with us isn't for everyone.
We hold our players to a standard. That standard is running directly into failure with tools, with systems, and with coaches who have been there. We learn the most when we run toward the hard thing, not away from it. That is the commitment we make to every athlete we work with.
If you're ready for that, we want to talk.
Apply to work with us
One system. Three pillars.
Build the human machine.
Scientific rigor meets lived experience.
Vision
Direction and purpose. The clear picture of who an athlete is becoming on and off the field.
Standards
Daily non negotiables for training, competing, and recovering. The bar never moves.
Elite Inputs
The coaches, competition, information, and environments intentionally chosen to raise the ceiling.
Inside a Fortis session
Included in your program
What Calm and Headspace built for meditation, Mastery is building for athletic mental performance. A mental skills coach in your pocket. Always on. Backed by science. Built for athletes.
In the age of physical parity, mental performance is the ultimate competitive differentiator.
A Living Profile
Starts like a session with a world-class performance psychologist. Every conversation adds resolution. The profile never stops. It evolves as you do.
Voice to Voice Coaching
Press a button. Talk to your coach. Anything, any moment. Real conversations — not prompts, not tapping. A real coach that picks up where you left off.
Adaptive Programming
Not a fixed curriculum. Built from your profile, calibrated to your goals, updated as you change. Every session and training block is built around you.
Personalized Practices
Visualization, meditation, and breathwork built for any moment you need them. Pre-performance, flow state, hostile environment, post-game.
The science is settled
44% of NCAA student-athletes report mental health symptoms daily
Mental skills training improved performance metrics by 50% in D1 golfers
A 2-week motor imagery program significantly improved agility and speed in soccer players
Scored 96% on the national licensing exam for psychologists — passing threshold is 70%
Included with every Fortis client.
Backed by science. Proven by athletes. Powered by AI.
The program
Two paths. One standard.
The full coaching track runs as a two phase journey: a focused four month build, then an optional continuation. Prefer to start in a group? Mindset Mondays is the standalone entry point.
The full coaching track
Phase 01 / Months 1 to 4
Initial Optimization
The intensive build.
$3,700upfront
Four month intensive build
- Weekly 1:1 performance coaching
- Personal standards and identity system
- Recruiting clarity and action plan
- Mindset Mondays group access included
Phase 02 / After the build
Performance Sustenance
The sustained edge, after the initial build.
$450/month
Ongoing after the build
- Continued strategic coaching
- Standards refinement under pressure
- Long term accountability
- Mindset Mondays group access included
Phase 02 is optional and begins only after you complete the initial build. Mindset Mondays access is included in both phases.
Or start in the group
Standalone / Entry point
Mindset Mondays
The group entry point.
$200/month
Monthly membership
- Weekly group calls
- Guest speakers
- Live Q and A sessions
- Deep dive into the Fortis pillars
- No 1:1 coaching component
A standalone group membership with no 1:1 commitment. Upgrade into the full coaching track anytime by applying.
Built by people who lived it
The standard is personal.
Not theory from the sideline. Fortis combines lived professional experience, human development, and recruiting intelligence in one aligned system.
Braden Bishop
CEO / Performance Coach
Former Major League Baseball outfielder with three seasons in the big leagues, recognized for elite defensive range and community advocacy. Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the third round out of the University of Washington, he appeared in 47 major league games before transitioning to a Certified Player Agent at the Boras Corporation. Founder of The 4MOM Foundation, honoring his mother Suzy by funding Alzheimer's research and family relief, and recipient of the Mariners' Dan Wilson Community Service Award.
Chaz Meadows
President of Sport Performance / Performance Coach
Former professional baseball player and Frontier League All Star shortstop, with 286 career games across the Arizona Diamondbacks system and the Joliet Slammers. Transitioned to coaching as an infield coordinator at Los Medanos College and Georgetown College, head coach for Alpha Baseball, and Director of Player Personnel for Goated Brands before becoming President of Fortis Performance in August 2026. Also operates Chaz Meadows Baseball, a remote training platform.
Isabela Emerling
Director of Women's Sports / Performance Coach
Former standout collegiate softball player who wrapped up her NCAA career in 2026 as a senior catcher and first baseman for the Oklahoma Sooners under coach Patty Gasso, posting a .404 batting average. Began her journey at UNC Chapel Hill, where she led the Tar Heels with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs in 2024 and earned All ACC Academic Team honors. A four time first team all league selection at Alhambra High School and one of the top high school catchers in the country. Holds a degree in Economics and a minor in Spanish from UNC, holds an MBA from Oklahoma's Price College of Business.
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