Marisa Romeo, EdD, CMPC
Marisa Romeo, EdD, CMPC, is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, educator, and coach dedicated to helping athletes, teams, and performers consistently perform at their best. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, she serves as the founder of Romeo Performance Consulting, a CMPC for Asheville City Soccer Club, and a full-time teaching faculty member at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Marisa’s work uniquely bridges applied practice, teaching, and research, allowing her to translate complex psychological concepts into practical, performance-driven strategies that support both excellence and well-being.
Marisa holds a B.A. in Psychology from Warren Wilson College, an M.S. in Applied Sport Science with an emphasis in Sport Science and Coach Education from East Tennessee State University, and a doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology from the University of Western States. Her professional expertise spans mental performance coaching applied sport and exercise science, college-level teaching and mentorship, and research. Her doctoral scholarship focuses on psychological flexibility and flow states in ultra-endurance athletes, and she has presented on topics including faculty wellness, injury prevention in runners, and the psychological impact of supplementation.
Grounded in a cognitive-behavioral and appraisal-based philosophy, Marisa believes performance is shaped not by events themselves, but by how individuals interpret, regulate, and respond to them. As an accomplished ultra-endurance athlete, she brings lived experience into her practice, applying the same mental skills she teaches to navigate high-pressure environments, setbacks, and long-term growth. Passionate about sustainable success, Marisa is committed to helping individuals and teams pursue excellence while developing adaptable mindsets and identities that extend well beyond sport.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant
• Certified Personal Trainer
• ACE Certified Health Coach
• Having Difficult Conversations
• Managing Stress
• University of Western States- Ed.D.
• East Tennessee State University- M.S.
• Warren Wilson College- B.S.
• Warren Wilson College Athletics Hall of Fame
• AASP
• RUN828 FOUNDATION
• Asheville City Soccer Club
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support of Dr. Amanda Leibovitz, who has played a pivotal role in my professional growth and development.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are prioritizing time with loved ones, staying present in my relationships, and maintaining balance that supports both connection and well-being.