Discover MVP's Approach
Talent gets athletes noticed. Character helps them rise to the occasion.
MVP HD builds the part of the game nobody sees on a stat sheet: how athletes handle pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and lead the people around them.
Our coaches have played and coached at the highest levels, from the PLL to the Big Ten to national teams. We pair that with the same leadership tools we’ve used to coach executives, military officers, and championship programs, built for high school athletes.
The result: athletes who compete with more confidence, recover faster, and step into leadership roles their teammates actually follow.
Programs & How We Work
We coach individuals, groups, and whole teams.
Individuals can work 1:1 or join a small group.
Teams get their own program, built around their roster and their culture.
- 1:1 Coaching
Fully customized to the athlete. - Small Groups
Kept small on purpose, so every athlete talks, not just listens.- Leaders Program: Varsity captains and leaders by application & nomination only.
- Upperclass (11th-12th): Maturity, ownership, and getting college-ready.
- Underclass (8th-10th): Self-mastery and finding their voice.
Our Approach: MVP Holistic Development™
Maturity. Vision. Purpose. Discipline.
MVP-HD™ develops athletes from the inside out by emphasizing non-physical skills training. We focus on cultivating essential non-physical skills such as self-awareness, effective communication, discipline, and resilience—skills necessary for transitioning, leading, and excelling in every aspect of life.
Rather than merely motivating athletes, we inspire committed individuals to develop the mindset, behaviors, and accountability required to thrive in high-pressure environments.
At MVPHD™, we prioritize training the person first, ensuring our athletes develop comprehensive skill sets that foster natural leadership growth.
Meet Our Coaches
Jim Stagnitta
Mike Bottinelli
Mike Bottinelli
Jim Stagnitta, Co-Founder
Works as a Consultant and Coach with a focus on leadership coaching for athletes, organizational culture, effective communication, and implementing strategies for holistic athlete development for teams, organizations, corporations, and individuals. He has experience supporting teams, cultures, and leaders in add
Jim Stagnitta, Co-Founder
Works as a Consultant and Coach with a focus on leadership coaching for athletes, organizational culture, effective communication, and implementing strategies for holistic athlete development for teams, organizations, corporations, and individuals. He has experience supporting teams, cultures, and leaders in addressing the challenges encountered in professional and athletic environments, including non-physical skills training.
Mike Bottinelli
Mike Bottinelli
Mike Bottinelli
Mike Bottinelli, Co-Founder, specializes in holistic athlete development by transforming high-influence players into leaders whom their teammates naturally follow.
As a two-time captain of the Peru National Team and a dedicated high school coach, he merges extensive lacrosse experience with effective leadership coaching for athletes.
His
Mike Bottinelli, Co-Founder, specializes in holistic athlete development by transforming high-influence players into leaders whom their teammates naturally follow.
As a two-time captain of the Peru National Team and a dedicated high school coach, he merges extensive lacrosse experience with effective leadership coaching for athletes.
His coaching background spans esteemed institutions like Bergen Catholic, Mad Dog, and Tri-State, where he has not only honed athletic skills but also provided crucial non-physical skills training.
Over his career, he has empowered more than 500 leaders from Fortune 500 companies, elite startups, and even the U.S. Marine Corps.
Abby Bosco
Donald Stewart
Donald Stewart
Senior Coach
Abby Bosco knows what it takes to stay steady when the game, and life, get hard.
Abby is one of the top defenders in professional women’s lacrosse. In her rookie pro season, she was named Defensive Player of the Year and was one of the only rookies ever to serve as captain of a pro team.
Before going pro, she was a two-time All-
Senior Coach
Abby Bosco knows what it takes to stay steady when the game, and life, get hard.
Abby is one of the top defenders in professional women’s lacrosse. In her rookie pro season, she was named Defensive Player of the Year and was one of the only rookies ever to serve as captain of a pro team.
Before going pro, she was a two-time All-American and captain at the University of Maryland, the 2022 Big Ten Defender of the Year, and a two-time Tewaaraton nominee.
She started four years at Penn before that, leading the Ivy League in ground balls and helping win an Ivy League title.
But her edge isn’t just physical. When COVID wiped out two of her college seasons, Abby had a job offer signed and next steps figured out. Instead, she entered the transfer portal and earned her spot on the most storied program in the sport and kept charging forward.
A three-sport captain in high school and longtime youth coach, Abby now helps young athletes build the mental toughness, composure, and leadership she brings to the field at the highest level of the game.
Donald Stewart
Donald Stewart
Donald Stewart
Senior Coach
Stanford. Wake Forest. Princeton. Don Stewart’s résumé reads like a recruiting dream, but his real work happens off the field.
He has lived the student-athlete grind at the highest level, and has since built a career helping the next generation to rise up.
Don played wide receiver at Stanford, where he earned his B.A., then at
Senior Coach
Stanford. Wake Forest. Princeton. Don Stewart’s résumé reads like a recruiting dream, but his real work happens off the field.
He has lived the student-athlete grind at the highest level, and has since built a career helping the next generation to rise up.
Don played wide receiver at Stanford, where he earned his B.A., then at Wake Forest while completing his M.A. Two elite programs, two elite classrooms, same standard in both.
He went on to serve as Player Development Director for Princeton Football, mentoring student-athletes on how they show up on and off the field.
As co-founder of The Big North Takeover, Don creates real opportunities for young athletes through youth camps, academic support, and leadership coaching. He has also worked alongside pro athletes across the NFL, WNBA, and NWSL, helping run community events, build partnerships, and support public appearances.
Don now helps young athletes build the mindset, character, and leadership that turn talent into a future.