Youth sports are at their best when they bring people together—not just to win games, but to
build life skills, lasting friendships, and strong communities.
Excellence In Process partners with all members of the youth sports community —
administrators, coaches, parents, and players — to help them thrive as one, unified team.
Through our unique, research-based approach, we guide youth sports programs toward:
Peak performance through personal growth
Healthier team cultures
Stronger communication
Lifelong enjoyment of sport
About Excellence In Process
Guiding Youth Sports Toward Growth, Connection, and Joy
Youth sports are at their best when they bring people together—not just to win games, but to
build life skills, lasting friendships, and strong communities.
Excellence In Process partners with all members of the youth sports community —
administrators, coaches, parents, and players — to help them thrive as one, unified team.
Through our unique, research-based approach, we guide youth sports programs toward:
Healthier team cultures
Stronger communication
Peak performance through personal growth
Lifelong enjoyment of sport
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Alec Baker & Dr. Carly Ellman
Dr. Alec Baker & Dr. Carly Ellman are the founders of Excellence In Process. They have
extensive experience as athletes, coaches, and therapists that has helped them develop
specializations in sport and family issues.
They are both currently in private practice and draw
on their clinical experience when working with athletes and youth sports organizations.
They are also both parents of young children who are living in the world of youth sports – they are in this
with you!
Dr. Alec Baker
Dr. Carly Ellman
Our Mission
To create stronger youth sports organizations that nurture athletes, families, and communities—
where performance, excellence, fun, and personal growth go hand in hand.
Our Objective
We optimize performance by transforming organizational cultures. Our consultants help cultivate
excellence by aligning all members around shared goals and best practices. Using proven models
of long-term athlete development, process-focused training, and community-building, we create
lasting results.
What Makes Us Different
We combine research, real-life experience, and a hands-on approach to help youth sports communities build healthier cultures, stronger communication, and lasting success.
Hands-On Approach
Practical, real change guidance
Whole-Team Focus
Engage admins, coaches, players
Growth Through Process
Success comes from progress
Research-Backed Methods
Grounded in proven science
Real-Life Experience
Athletes, coaches, parents’ insight
Lasting Positive Impact
Build culture that endures
Get in Touch With Us
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