Lifelong Baseball Player
Competitive baseball · MVP Winner
- Years of firsthand playing experience
- Learned the importance of preparation, confidence, and routine
Meet the founder
Built by Someone Who Has Lived the Game
My story
Baseball Has Always Been My Classroom
I've experienced the game from nearly every perspective, as a player, coach, umpire, and sports business professional, and one lesson kept repeating itself.
Physical ability is only part of performance.
The athletes who consistently perform under pressure usually have something more: a process, a routine, and a way to refocus when the game speeds up.
Clutch Guard was created to make that process visible.
Every angle of the game
Experience
Baseball Umpire
Over a decade officiating baseball
- Thousands of innings on the field
- Youth through high-level competition
- A unique vantage point watching athletes respond to pressure
- Saw how quickly confidence and focus can change a game
Coach
Assistant Coach · Plymouth North High School Varsity Baseball
- Develop young athletes and build confidence
- Teach preparation and competing under pressure
- Reinforce habits that extend beyond baseball
Sports Business
Experience with organizations connected to Fenway Sports Group and The Kraft Group
- Exposure to professional sports operations, partnerships, and fan engagement
- A close look at how meaningful products are built, launched, and trusted
Founder
Founder of Clutch Guard
- Mission: help athletes compete with greater confidence by giving them a simple, personalized system they can carry into every game
Why I built it
I Kept Seeing the Same Problem
Whether I was playing, coaching, umpiring, or working in sports, I noticed something consistent: athletes often know what they should be thinking, but not in the exact moment they need it.
Pressure changes everything.
Confidence disappears.
Focus drifts.
One mistake turns into two.
Clutch Guard was designed to bridge that gap, a personalized reminder, visible exactly when it matters most.
Why trust Clutch Guard?
Four perspectives, one product
Athlete Perspective
I've stood in the batter's box. I've felt pressure. I've experienced the mental side of competition firsthand.
Coach Perspective
I've helped athletes develop routines, confidence, and accountability.
Umpire Perspective
After more than a decade on the field, I've watched thousands of athletes compete and seen how mindset influences performance.
Sports Business Perspective
I've worked inside the sports industry and understand what it takes to build products that earn trust and deliver real value.
“My goal isn't to replace coaching, parents, or sports psychology. It's to give athletes one simple tool that helps them remember who they want to be when the game gets hard.”
Jonathan Liskov, Founder
Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Clutch Guard. Whether you're an athlete chasing a dream, a parent supporting your child, or a coach investing in your team, I appreciate your trust.
My promise is simple: we'll keep improving Clutch Guard by listening to athletes, learning from coaches, and staying committed to helping players perform with confidence.