Leadership
World-Class Expertise in Psychology, Technology & Performance
Chief Psychologist & Co-Founder
Dr. Robert Troutwine
Dr. Robert Troutwine developed the TAP assessment and has spent four decades applying psychological research to talent selection and performance development for elite organizations worldwide.
Career Highlights
Developed psychological methodologies that contributed to 11 Super Bowl championships, 2 World Series titles, and 1 NBA Championship
Conducted groundbreaking Navy SEAL predictive validation study achieving 92% accuracy
Consulted for 27 NFL teams including the New England Patriots during their championship dynasty
Assessed psychological characteristics of successful sales personnel for Ford Motor Company
Professor Emeritus and former Chair of Psychology, William Jewell College
Assessed 500,000+ athletes across professional, collegiate, and amateur levels
Dr. Troutwine's assessment methodologies predict performance outcomes with remarkable accuracy across athletics, military, and business applications. His work represents the gold standard in performance psychology.
Education: Ph.D., Psychology
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Rob Pike, JD
Rob Pike combined his legal and business background with his experience as a collegiate athlete to transform Dr. Troutwine's pioneering psychology into a scalable, global technology platform.
Career Highlights
Successfully transitioned from law practice to sports technology and performance analytics
Led TAP implementation for NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL, and NCAA programs
Contributed to clients winning 5 Super Bowls, 2 World Series and multiple NCAA championships
Recognized the opportunity to democratize elite mental performance training through AI
Founded Above The Neck, Inc. to bring championship psychology to athletes worldwide
Rob's analytical precision and athletic performance expertise drive Above The Neck's mission to make mental excellence accessible at every competitive level.
Education: Juris Doctor (JD)