Professional Sports Services, Inc.
About PSSI
Building champions from the inside out — through mental performance, life skills, and community partnership.
The Program
WE CHOOSE Together
The WE CHOOSE Together Comprehensive Pilot Program is an innovative youth development initiative designed to support young athletes through performance mindset training, personal growth, and positive decision-making.
Developed by Professional Sports Services, Inc. (PSSI), the program brings together experienced performance coaches and youth development professionals to help participants build the mental, emotional, and interpersonal skills needed for success both in sports and in everyday life.
Through structured weekly sessions and interactive engagement, athletes will develop tools that strengthen confidence, resilience, focus, leadership, and healthy life choices. The program is presented in community partnership with Chase Youth Program, LLC.
Program Highlights
- PSSI Certified Performance Coaches
- Structured Mental Performance Curriculum
- Youth Ages 8–18 Welcome
- Interactive 60-Minute Weekly Sessions
- 100% Online Program Delivery
- Community Partnership with Chase Youth Programs
What it stands for
WE CHOOSE
What We Choose Together Stands For
Our Mission
What Drives Everything We Do
Train the Mind
The mind is the most trainable muscle in sports. PSSI focuses on building repeatable mental systems — not hype — that create lasting competitive advantage.
Elevate Performance
Physical skill alone is not enough. Our evidence-based curriculum develops focus, emotional regulation, confidence under pressure, and elite leadership habits.
Build for Life
Through sports, education, and mentorship, we empower youth to discover their talents and achieve success — on the field and far beyond it.
Meet the Founder
Founder & Lead Performance Coach
"PSSI was built on one belief: The mind is the most trainable muscle in sports."
Background
Lorenzo Archer is a sports educator, program developer, and community leader with more than two decades of experience creating innovative programs that combine athletic development, education, and life-skills training for youth and adults. Known for his energetic personality and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, Lorenzo has dedicated his life to helping individuals discover their potential and develop the discipline needed to succeed both in sports and in life.
Early Career & Tennis
Lorenzo's passion began through competitive tennis in the Virginia Beach public school varsity league. His dedication earned him a tennis scholarship to Johnson C. Smith University, where he developed a deeper appreciation for education, leadership, and mentorship — realizing the powerful role sports play in shaping character.
Educator & Community Developer
Early in his career, Lorenzo worked as a Health and Physical Education instructor with Prince George's County Public Schools (grades K–6). Alongside USTA-connected initiatives, he helped introduce tennis programs and develop community sports opportunities including:
- Youth tennis clinics, tournaments, and instructional programs
- Tennis camps and competitive training sessions
- Equipment grants and apparel support for youth participants
- Senior citizens tennis league in Hyattsville, Maryland
- Community field days and job fairs connecting youth to opportunities
Founding PSSI (2003)
In 2003, Lorenzo founded Professional Sports Services, Inc. in Suitland, Maryland — creating a platform combining sports training, health education, and personal development for underserved communities. Through PSSI, he developed the Comprehensive Health Education and Sports Series covering:
- Speed, agility, endurance, strength, and balance training
- Nutrition education and healthy lifestyle awareness
- Mindfulness and mental performance strategies
- Leadership, sportsmanship, and emotional control
- Self-discipline, anger management, and personal responsibility
Educational Initiatives
Recognizing that athletic development must connect to academic achievement, Lorenzo expanded PSSI's reach with programs including SAT prep, tutoring for grades 3–8, academic competitions in math, science, and reading, internship programs for college students, and entrepreneurial development for youth.
Regional Coaching
Lorenzo has coached, instructed, and consulted across multiple cities:
Personal Philosophy
Lorenzo believes sports can serve as a powerful platform for teaching discipline, leadership, and resilience. His mission is to build innovative programs that empower youth and adults to discover their talents, develop confidence, and achieve success in both athletics and life. Through sports, education, and mentorship, he remains committed to helping individuals reach their full potential while strengthening the communities he serves.
Lorenzo's Message
The PSSI 8-Week Mental Performance Pilot teaches confidence under pressure, emotional regulation, elite focus habits, and leadership identity — all delivered in structured, age-appropriate cohorts.
This is educational mental performance training — not therapy, not motivational speeches — but practical tools athletes can apply immediately. If you're ready to help your athlete build a stronger competitive mindset, we're ready to guide them.
What Athletes Build
Core Development Areas
Every session is built around practical, repeatable skills athletes can apply immediately — in competition, in school, and in life.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the PSSI 8-Week Mental Performance Pilot and give your athlete the mental tools to compete with confidence.