Our Team
PsyOPTIMAL is a cross-disciplinary team dedicated to elevating your mental performance under highly competitive, and demanding conditions.
Who we are
PsyOPTIMAL, LLC
Our leadership team brings decades of experience across sports, the military, and business with a unifying commitment to achieving peak performance. We are eager to leverage our expertise, knowledge, and passion to help you unlock your individual and team’s full potential through data-driven insights and actionable strategies.
Founder, Lead Psychologist
Dr. Wayne Chappelle
Team Psychologist for the NBA’s OKC Thunder. Licensed clinical psychologist and board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology. 20 years consulting to military agencies [e.g., Presidential aircrew, Special Operations Warfare, General Leadership). Private practice that includes executive leaders, as well U.S. Olympic level elite athletes.
My work is centered on helping others manage and improve their emotional, relational, and behavioral functioning when having to adapt to a broad range of life challenges and stressors.
Co-Founder, President
Bryan Fetzer
Bryan Fetzer is a veteran coach, performance consultant, and entrepreneur with a distinguished career in collegiate athletics and sports media. With over 20 years of experience coaching at the NCAA Division I level—including roles as Head Coach and Director of Track & Field—he has built a reputation for developing elite athletes and high-performing teams.
In addition to his coaching legacy, Bryan has served as a podcast host and sports broadcast analyst for ESPN and the ACCNetwork. He is also the co-founder of Iron Faith Nutrition, a mission-driven performance supplement company built to support athletes from the inside out.
Co-Founder, Sports Business and Tech Strategist
Rich Hempel
35+ years of tech and cross-industry experience as an entrepreneur, advisor, tech fund manager, and in corporate development (IBM). Founder and senior exec of numerous startups and early-stage tech ventures. 12+ years as a Sports Tech founder with partnerships including the NBA, Nike, Apple, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Tencent , and other global sports organizations.
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Ryan Wells
My coaching and consultant services are aimed at helping others effectively respond to physically and psychologically taxing life stressors. I draw from my experiences and training to help others build resilience and maintain composure (emotionally, socially and behaviorally) in high pressure situations.
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We Can Help You Create A Better Tomorrow
Every assement with PsyOPTIMAL brings positive change to those in need.
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How the PsyOPTIMAL Team Can Help You & Your Team
At PsyOPTIMAL, we specialize in precision assessments and expert consultation designed to help individuals and teams perform at their best—mentally, emotionally, and professionally.
Whether you're leading a team, training as an elite athlete or coach, navigating business demands, or facing personal challenges, our mission is to provide you with clear insights and personalized support to help you thrive—not just function.
We’re here to guide, support, and elevate you—every step of the way.
