I’m Ernie Cote Ph.D., a coach, licensed mental health counselor, and neuroscience professor (nerd) who’s spent over a decade studying the brain and training in combat sports. I created NeuroTuned for athletes who want more than mindset quotes.
You want tools that actually work under pressure. And you want to train your mental game with the same focus you give your physical prep. That’s what I do.

About NeuroTuned

Built for Athletes. Backed by Science.

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Who I Am

I’m a licensed mental health counselor with advanced training in cognitive neuroscience, psychophysiology, and trauma. For over a decade, I’ve worked with clients across a wide range of settings from trauma recovery to performance coaching, while also spending years immersed in the world of combat sports.

Alongside my clinical work, I’m a researcher focused on early life stress, brain development, and motivated behavior.

At the core, my work sits at the intersection of brain science, psychological transformation, and high performance.

What NeuroTuned Offers

For Fighters & Other Athletes:

If you're a combat athlete, you know that physical training isn’t enough. NeuroTuned’s mental performance courses teach you how to manage fear, improve focus, sharpen your instincts, and bounce back under pressure. These aren’t fluff mindset tips: they’re science-based tools tested in real fights and real labs.

This Isn’t Mindset Fluff- It’s Applied Neuroscience

As a licensed mental health counselor with advanced training in brain science and performance psychology, I bring you real, evidence-based tools,not one-size-fits-all advice.

I use:

  • Breathwork and focus drills grounded in autonomic regulation

  • EMDR and neurofeedback for athletes stuck in fear or freeze

  • Sport hypnosis to reinforce confidence, sharpen imagery, and build automaticity under pressure

  • Mental skills training that rewires patterns- not just mindset

Credentials at a Glance:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor

  • Ph.D. in Neural and Behavioral Science, M.S. Ed. in Mental Health Counseling, M.A. in Clinical Psychology

  • Researcher in early life stress, threat appraisal, and reward circuitry

  • Advanced training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, performance psychology, and parts work

  • Certified in Sports and Performance Psychology and Sports Hypnosis

  • Active Muay Thai practitioner & mental performance coach

  • Faculty appointments at New York University, Hunter College, and SUNY Downstate Medical Center

My Philosophy

Neuroscience should be practical, not abstract- and built to serve real people doing real work. Whether you're helping clients navigate trauma or stepping into the ring under pressure, understanding the brain can help you do it better.

At NeuroTuned, the science is clear, applied, and built for impact. Your brain is adaptive, powerful, and trainable.

Let’s tune it.

Want to Reach Out?

For course questions, CE inquiries, or speaking/consulting, feel free to reach out here

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