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JORGE AGUILAR, MD, PHD

JORGE AGUILAR, MD, PHD

Jorge Aguilar, MD is a mental performance coach and licensed physician with expertise in the psychological aspect of athletic performance. He is a senior resident at Montefiore Medical Center, where he is specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Aguilar believes strongly in the importance of tailoring his coaching method to the individual athlete and their goals. He employs mindfulness practices and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based techniques to help them achieve greater confidence, focus, resilience, and enjoyment in their sport and daily life. He has helped athletes in various sports including baseball, basketball, hockey, long distance running, and fencing.

Jorge grew up in the Bronx, New York, and was a multi-sport varsity athlete and team captain in high school, and a year-round NCAA Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at Swarthmore College. He also has experience coaching at the team level and was the head coach of the 2009 Harlem Little League World Series team.

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