Ben Tallent is from Seattle, Washington. He graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Lewis & Clark College in 2025, where he also competed on the men’s soccer team. Ben has been coaching soccer for 8 years, working with children of a variety of ages and skill levels. Ben’s life-long love of sports combined with a strong interest in psychology, led him to pursue a M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology at WWU. After graduating from the M.S. program, Ben plans to work as a mental strength coach with athletes and others who are looking to perform at their best. Eventually, Ben plans to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology.