Dr. Rod Corban

Rod Corban PhD
Performance Psychology
P. +64 (0)21 941 765
S. rod.corban1
E. rod@optimalsports.co.nz

Rod studied at the University of Auckland when Adam’s father was a cowboy, graduating with a both a Bachelors and Masters of Science (Hons) in Psychology.  After working in the Psychology Department he took up a PhD Scholarship in the School of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Birmingham UK.  After studying and working in the UK for over 12 years he returned to NZ at the end of 2004.  Since his return he has worked with many of NZ’s top athletes and attended both the Olympics and Paralympics as part of the support team.  He currently works with NZ Rowing, Paralympics NZ, Hockey NZ as the lead Psychologist as well as consulting to ANZ Netball Franchises and the NZRFU.  Additionally, he works with individuals from a variety of sports and areas outside of the sporting domain where optimal performance is important.  When he is not working, Rod enjoys coaching his children’s Rugby and Cricket teams and eating too much food.